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pgweb vs Mathesar: catalog facts
pgweb	Mathesar
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, maintained by a nonprofit; a cloud version can be tried free.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Single binary with no install step Works on Windows, macOS and Linux	Spreadsheet-like editing for non-technical users Uses native Postgres permissions for access control
PostgreSQL only Browser interface is simpler than full desktop database IDEs	PostgreSQL only Requires running a server
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account 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 September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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