franchise
SQL queries can be written and run in Franchise, an open-source browser notebook.
About franchise
Franchise is a browser-based SQL notebook for writing and running queries without signing up or installing anything. It runs a version of the SQLite engine in the browser, so processing happens locally, and CSV, JSON or XLSX files can be loaded by dragging them in. Queries can be forked and compared side by side, viewed as tables, card-style forms or charts such as scatter plots, bar and line charts and maps, and downloaded as a standalone HTML document containing queries, results and visualizations.
To query PostgreSQL, MySQL or BigQuery instead of local files, a database bridge is set up by running a single command in the terminal, which lets Franchise connect through the user's own computer. The app is designed for desktop use, and pricing information is not stated on the homepage.
Key features
- Runs a version of SQLite in the browser for local processing
- Loads CSV, JSON and XLSX files by drag and drop
- Terminal command creates a bridge to PostgreSQL, MySQL or BigQuery
- Card View shows each row as a form for scanning records
- Built-in scatter plots, bar charts, line charts and maps
- Export an HTML document with queries, results and visualizations
Best for: Analysts and developers who want to explore local files or connected databases with SQL in a browser notebook, without signing up or installing an app.
Good for
- No sign up and no install required to start querying
- File processing happens in the browser rather than being uploaded
- Exports a self-contained HTML document others can open without an account
Watch out for
- Designed for desktop use
- Connecting to external databases requires running a command in the terminal first
- Pricing is not stated on the homepage
franchise at a glance
- Website
- franchise.cloud
- Category
- Development › APIs & Databases
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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franchise FAQ
Do I need an account or an installation to use it?
No. The homepage states there is no sign up and no install; the app opens in the browser.
Is my data uploaded to Franchise's servers?
The homepage states that all processing happens locally in the browser and that data never hits their servers. Connections to PostgreSQL, MySQL or BigQuery go through a bridge running on the user's own computer.
Can I share a notebook with someone else?
Yes. Notebooks can be downloaded as an HTML document embedding the queries, results and visualizations, which colleagues can open without installing software or signing up.
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