Alternatives to Sequel Ace

A free, open-source macOS app for managing and querying MySQL and MariaDB databases. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Sequel Ace.

  • Querious

    A native macOS client for viewing, editing and managing MySQL and compatible databases.

    PaidProprietarymacOS

    Querious is another native macOS client for MySQL and compatible databases, with JSON editing and a filter builder, but it is paid once and closed source.

  • TablePlus

    Native database client for many engines with a clean interface.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxiOS

    TablePlus is a native client adding PostgreSQL and other engines on Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS, but it is closed source with a limited free tier.

  • MySQL Workbench

    Oracle's desktop application for developing SQL, administering MySQL servers and analysing query performance.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinux

    MySQL Workbench is Oracle's free cross-platform app with server administration and performance reports, but it is not open source or a native Mac app.

  • DBeaver Community

    One database client for more than a hundred databases, with a proper SQL editor and ER diagrams.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    DBeaver is open source and cross-platform with drivers for more than a hundred databases, but it is Eclipse-based, heavy and slower to start.

  • Beekeeper Studio

    A SQL client that is pleasant to look at and works the same on Windows, macOS and Linux.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    Beekeeper Studio is an open-source client on Windows, macOS and Linux with broad database support, built on Electron and with some paid features.

  • DataGrip

    Multi-database IDE with an intelligent SQL console and schema navigation.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinux

    DataGrip is a cross-platform multi-database IDE with schema-aware completion and schema comparison, but it is closed source with a paid subscription.

  • Navicat Premium

    A commercial desktop client for building, querying and managing many database engines from one application.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinux

    Navicat Premium is a commercial multi-engine client with synchronization and modeling tools on all desktop platforms, requiring a paid license after the trial.

  • DbGate

    One database client for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, SQLite, Redis and a dozen more, on desktop or as a web app.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxSelf-hosted

    DbGate is an open-source client for MySQL and many SQL and NoSQL engines, running on desktop or as a web app, but it is Electron-based.

Also worth comparing

These listings name Sequel Ace as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • phpMyAdmin

    Web-based administration for MySQL and MariaDB.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Sequel Ace is a free, open-source native macOS app for MySQL and MariaDB, replacing the browser interface with a desktop one available only on Mac.

  • SQLyog

    A Windows GUI for developing, managing and backing up MySQL and MariaDB databases.

    PaidProprietaryWindows

    Sequel Ace is a free, open-source MySQL and MariaDB client, but it runs only on macOS rather than Windows.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.