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TablePlus vs Navicat for MySQL: catalog facts
TablePlusNavicat for MySQL
Freemium

A limited free tier is available. Full use requires a paid licence.

Paid

Commercial software with perpetual licences and a free trial.

Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
  • Native application that stays responsive with large result sets
  • Safe mode requires an explicit commit before any change is written
  • Visual query builder alongside a full SQL editor
  • Data and structure synchronization between servers
  • The free tier limits open tabs and connections
  • Closed source
  • Paid licence required after the trial
  • Limited to MySQL and MariaDB; other engines need Navicat Premium
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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