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pgCenter vs pg_activity: catalog facts
pgCenter	pg_activity
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, maintained by Dalibo.
Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Combines PostgreSQL and system statistics in one view Can record statistics and build reports later	Live, top-style view of PostgreSQL activity Runs in a terminal over SSH
Terminal only, with no graphical interface Only supports PostgreSQL	Only supports PostgreSQL Shows current activity rather than long-term history
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: BSD-3-Clause	License: PostgreSQL
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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