Alternatives to TablePlus
Slick native client for many databases
TablePlus ranks #2 of 9 in Database GUIs, with an Alt Score of 82. It is proprietary, sold as a one-time purchase from $99 (Basic, 1 device) and available on macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS. 10 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Developers, DBAs, and data teams who work directly with relational (and some NoSQL) databases and want a fast, native GUI instead of the command line or a web-based tool.
A native, cross-platform client (macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS) for browsing and editing data, tables, and schemas across MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, MariaDB, CockroachDB, Redshift, MongoDB, BigQuery, Oracle, Cassandra, and more. It includes a SQL editor with autocomplete and syntax highlighting, inline data/structure editing, a query history and change-review log, and a safe mode that guards against unintended edits in production.
You create a connection to a database server (or open a local file for SQLite), then browse and inline-edit tables or run queries in the SQL editor, reviewing pending changes before committing them to the database.
Where TablePlus stands out
Verified capabilities most alternatives don't have.
Why people leave TablePlus
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Database GUIs checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for TablePlus is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-10
Buy once, use forever
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Pricing model One-time verified 2026-07-10
Buy once, use forever
https://tableplus.com/pricing -
Starts at $99 (Basic, 1 device) verified 2026-07-10
Basic $99 · 1 device
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Platforms macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS verified 2026-07-10
macOS 10.13 Intel/M Chip (ARM) ... iOS 12 ... Windows (.NET 4.8 required) ... Linux
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Status active verified 2026-07-10
Version 26.7.2 (Build 738) - Released July 8, 2026: updated app layout and optimized for macOS 27 Golden Gate
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Databases supported Yes verified 2026-07-10
Modern, native SQL client with intuitive GUI tools to create, access, query & edit multiple relational databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon Redshift, MariaDB, CockroachDB
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Query editor & autocomplete Yes verified 2026-07-10
TablePlus suggests as you type. Objects to be suggested includes databases, tables, keywords, columns.
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ER diagrams Yes verified 2026-07-10
Version 7.1.8 (Build 718) - Released June 10, 2026: new features like native diagram support and Excel export capabilities
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Data editing safety Yes verified 2026-07-10
Prompt for the password before sending queries to the server
https://docs.tableplus.com/gui-tools/code-review-and-safemode/safe-mode -
SSH tunneling Yes verified 2026-07-10
TablePlus offers built-in native SSH support... tick 'Use SSH key' in the connection settings
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Import / export formats Yes verified 2026-07-10
export data from the current database to a CSV, JSON, or SQL file
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Open source No verified 2026-07-10
Buy once, use forever
https://tableplus.com/pricing -
One-time purchase option Yes verified 2026-07-10
Buy once, use forever
https://tableplus.com/pricing -
Team sharing of connections No verified 2026-07-10
it's not supported yet but we will add syncing via the private cloud (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive) soon
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Performance on large tables Yes verified 2026-07-10
It's fast to launch and doesn't leave much memory footprint. Everything feels instant.
https://tableplus.com/blog/2018/08/the-best-mysql-gui-client-for-mac.html
FAQ
Yes. Beekeeper Studio, DbGate and pgAdmin have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Beekeeper Studio, DbGate and pgAdmin — every license claim links its source.