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Postico 2 vs Beekeeper Studio: catalog facts
Postico 2Beekeeper Studio
Paid

Paid app; a download is available before buying.

Freemium

Free to download with no sign-up. Paid editions add features such as encrypted workspaces…

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Native macOS interface focused on data entry and browsing
  • Multi-file SQL editor with folders and autosave
  • Clean, modern interface that is genuinely quicker to work in
  • Same features on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • macOS only
  • Current version needs macOS 14 or later
  • Some features are paid and are source-available rather than open source
  • Electron, so start-up and memory use are higher than a native client
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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