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pgen vs pgAdmin: catalog facts
pgen	pgAdmin
Free Free; AI use relies on your own provider key or a local model.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
AI writes SQL into the editor and never runs it directly Read-only mode, production guards and row caps	Covers the full PostgreSQL object model, not just tables and queries Runs as a desktop app or a shared web application
macOS only PostgreSQL only	The web interface is heavy and slow to start PostgreSQL only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: PostgreSQL
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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