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pgAdmin vs Paul: catalog facts
pgAdminPaul
Free

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

Free

Free to use, with no account required according to the product page.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted macOS
  • Covers the full PostgreSQL object model, not just tables and queries
  • Runs as a desktop app or a shared web application
  • Defaults to read-only access
  • Browses tables and follows foreign key relationships
  • The web interface is heavy and slow to start
  • PostgreSQL only
  • Available for macOS
  • Supports PostgreSQL databases
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: PostgreSQL License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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