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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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