Alternatives to Querious
A native macOS client for viewing, editing and managing MySQL and compatible databases. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Querious
A native macOS client for viewing, editing and managing MySQL and compatible databases.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Querious.
Sequel Ace
A free, open-source macOS app for managing and querying MySQL and MariaDB databases.
Sequel Ace is a free, open-source native macOS app for MySQL and MariaDB, replacing Querious's one-time paid license with no cost.
TablePlus
Native database client for many engines with a clean interface.
TablePlus is a native client that adds PostgreSQL and other engines on Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS, but it is freemium with limits on tabs and connections.
MySQL Workbench
Oracle's desktop application for developing SQL, administering MySQL servers and analysing query performance.
MySQL Workbench is Oracle's free cross-platform tool with user, grant and server management and performance reports, but it is not a native Mac app.
DBeaver Community
One database client for more than a hundred databases, with a proper SQL editor and ER diagrams.
DBeaver is a free, open-source client for more than a hundred databases on all desktop platforms, but it is Eclipse-based and heavier than a native Mac app.
DataGrip
Multi-database IDE with an intelligent SQL console and schema navigation.
DataGrip is a cross-platform multi-database IDE with schema-aware completion, sold as a subscription rather than Querious's one-time payment.
Navicat Premium
A commercial desktop client for building, querying and managing many database engines from one application.
Navicat Premium is a paid commercial client covering relational databases, MongoDB and Redis on all desktop platforms, with modeling and synchronization tools.
Beekeeper Studio
A SQL client that is pleasant to look at and works the same on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Beekeeper Studio is an open-source Electron client for Windows, macOS and Linux with broad database support, using more memory than a native client.
DbGate
One database client for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, SQLite, Redis and a dozen more, on desktop or as a web app.
DbGate supports MySQL plus PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Redis as an open-source desktop or web app, but it is Electron-based and denser to use.
Also worth comparing
These listings name Querious as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
SQLyog
A Windows GUI for developing, managing and backing up MySQL and MariaDB databases.
Querious is a paid-once native macOS client for MySQL and compatible databases, so it suits Mac users rather than Windows users.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Postico 2
A native Mac app for browsing, editing and querying PostgreSQL and compatible databases.
mycli
A command-line MySQL client with auto-completion, syntax highlighting and fuzzy history search.
phpMyAdmin
Web-based administration for MySQL and MariaDB.
DBngin
A free desktop app for starting local PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and Redis servers with one click.
MyDumper
A multi-threaded command-line tool for logical backup and restore of MySQL and MariaDB databases.
