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Navicat for PostgreSQLpgAdmin
Paid

Paid perpetual license, with a free trial available.

 Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • Broad toolset covering design, querying, sync, backup and modelling
  • Data and structure synchronization between databases
  • Covers the full PostgreSQL object model, not just tables and queries
  • Runs as a desktop app or a shared web application
  • Paid software with no free edition beyond the trial
  • Limited to PostgreSQL; other databases need Navicat Premium or another edition
  • The web interface is heavy and slow to start
  • PostgreSQL only
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License: Proprietary License: PostgreSQL
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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