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TablePlus vs HeidiSQL: catalog facts
TablePlus	HeidiSQL
Freemium A limited free tier is available. Full use requires a paid licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL. Donations are welcomed but nothing is withheld.
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS	Windows, Linux
Native application that stays responsive with large result sets Safe mode requires an explicit commit before any change is written	Exports structure and data directly to another server, not just to a file Native Delphi application; it starts instantly and stays small
The free tier limits open tabs and connections Closed source	Windows-first; the Linux builds come from a separate Lazarus branch No macOS build
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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