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pgcli vs rainfrog: catalog facts
pgclirainfrog
Free

Free and open source.

Free

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

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Context-aware auto-completion for SQL
  • Syntax highlighting in the terminal
  • Query history, favorites and table inspection
  • Terminal only, no graphical interface
  • Homebrew install also pulls in PostgreSQL
  • Database drivers have different support and stability levels.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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