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TablePlus vs OrcaQ: catalog facts
TablePlusOrcaQ
Freemium

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

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Native application that stays responsive with large result sets
  • Safe mode requires an explicit commit before any change is written
  • Strong PostgreSQL support with admin tools
  • Runs as a desktop app, via npx or in Docker
  • The free tier limits open tabs and connections
  • Closed source
  • No Windows build yet
  • Most databases other than PostgreSQL are still in beta
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
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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