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SQuirreL SQL vs TablePlus: catalog facts
SQuirreL SQL	TablePlus
Free Free and open source.	Freemium A limited free tier is available. Full use requires a paid licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Works with any JDBC-compliant database Plugin system for extra features	Native application that stays responsive with large result sets Safe mode requires an explicit commit before any change is written
Requires a Java runtime Interface feels dated next to newer clients	The free tier limits open tabs and connections Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-2.1	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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