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OrcaQ vs TablePlus: catalog facts
OrcaQ	TablePlus
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium A limited free tier is available. Full use requires a paid licence.
macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Strong PostgreSQL support with admin tools Runs as a desktop app, via npx or in Docker	Native application that stays responsive with large result sets Safe mode requires an explicit commit before any change is written
No Windows build yet Most databases other than PostgreSQL are still in beta	The free tier limits open tabs and connections Closed source
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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