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HeidiSQL vs TablePlus: catalog facts
HeidiSQL	TablePlus
Free Free and open source under the GPL. Donations are welcomed but nothing is withheld.	Freemium A limited free tier is available. Full use requires a paid licence.
Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Exports structure and data directly to another server, not just to a file Native Delphi application; it starts instantly and stays small	Native application that stays responsive with large result sets Safe mode requires an explicit commit before any change is written
Windows-first; the Linux builds come from a separate Lazarus branch No macOS build	The free tier limits open tabs and connections Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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