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SQL Playground

Run real SQL in your browser — a live SQLite database with a sample schema.

Updated July 14, 2026

How to use the sql playground

  1. 1Write SQL in the editor, or load an example.
  2. 2Press Run (or ⌘/Ctrl + Enter) to execute it.
  3. 3Click a table in the schema panel to browse it.
  4. 4Export results as CSV, or open your own .sqlite file.

Common uses

  • Practising SQL joins, GROUP BY, and aggregates
  • Testing a query before running it on a real database
  • Browsing and querying a .sqlite file locally
  • Teaching or learning SQL with a live sample database

Frequently asked questions

Is this a real database?

Yes — it's SQLite compiled to WebAssembly, running fully in your browser. Every query executes against a genuine SQLite engine, so JOINs, GROUP BY, subqueries, CTEs, window functions, and CREATE/INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE all behave exactly as they would on a server. Nothing is uploaded; the database lives in memory on your device and is gone when you close the tab (unless you export it).

Can I use my own database?

Yes. Click 'Open .sqlite' and choose a SQLite file (.sqlite, .db, or .sqlite3) to load it locally — the schema panel updates and you can query it immediately. Because everything runs in your browser, your file is never sent anywhere. Use 'Reset' to return to the built-in sample database.

What SQL does it support?

Everything SQLite supports, which is a large, standards-based subset of SQL: joins, aggregates and GROUP BY, subqueries, common table expressions (WITH), window functions, CASE expressions, and full DDL/DML (CREATE, ALTER, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE). Note it's SQLite's dialect, so vendor-specific features from MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server may differ.

About this tool

The SQL playground runs a real SQLite database entirely in your browser using WebAssembly — no server, no sign-up, and your data never leaves your device. It loads with a small sample database (employees and departments) so you can start querying instantly: click a table to browse it, or load an example covering SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY, and aggregates. Write any SQL, including full CREATE / INSERT / UPDATE, and run it with a click or ⌘/Ctrl+Enter; results appear in a sortable table with row counts and timing. Export results as CSV, share a link that encodes your query, reset to the sample data anytime, or open your own .sqlite / .db file to inspect it locally. Perfect for practising SQL, testing a query, teaching, or peeking inside a database file.

Like most tools on UtilityBase, the sql playground runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded or stored on a server. It's free to use with no account required. Browse more developer tools here.

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