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pgAdminNavicat for PostgreSQL
Free

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

 Paid

Paid perpetual license, with a free trial available.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
  • Covers the full PostgreSQL object model, not just tables and queries
  • Runs as a desktop app or a shared web application
  • Broad toolset covering design, querying, sync, backup and modelling
  • Data and structure synchronization between databases
  • The web interface is heavy and slow to start
  • PostgreSQL only
  • Paid software with no free edition beyond the trial
  • Limited to PostgreSQL; other databases need Navicat Premium or another edition
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: PostgreSQL License: Proprietary
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 September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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