Compare software

Postgres.app vs DBngin: catalog facts
Postgres.app	DBngin
Free Free and open source.	Free Completely free, developed and maintained by TablePlus.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Drag-and-drop install with no command line needed Includes PostGIS and command-line tools	One-click start for local database servers Runs natively without Docker or a virtual machine
macOS only Intended for local development rather than production servers	Closed source No Linux version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: PostgreSQL	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.