Alternatives to Postgres.app
A full PostgreSQL server packaged as a native Mac app with a menu bar item. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Postgres.app
A full PostgreSQL server packaged as a native Mac app with a menu bar item.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Postgres.app.
DBngin
A free desktop app for starting local PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and Redis servers with one click.
DBngin is free but closed source, runs on Windows and macOS, and starts local PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and Redis servers with multiple versions side by side.
PostgreSQL
The open-source relational database with 35 years behind it, known for correctness, extensibility and a long feature list.
PostgreSQL installed directly runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and suits production servers, without Postgres.app's drag-and-drop install, menu bar item or bundled PostGIS.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Postico 2
A native Mac app for browsing, editing and querying PostgreSQL and compatible databases.
pgAdmin
The standard open-source administration tool for PostgreSQL.
pgcli
A command-line PostgreSQL client with auto-completion and syntax highlighting.
TablePlus
Native database client for many engines with a clean interface.
pgweb
A web-based PostgreSQL client that ships as a single binary and runs in your browser.
