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TablePlus vs pgAdmin: catalog facts
TablePluspgAdmin
Freemium

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

Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • Native application that stays responsive with large result sets
  • Safe mode requires an explicit commit before any change is written
  • Covers the full PostgreSQL object model, not just tables and queries
  • Runs as a desktop app or a shared web application
  • The free tier limits open tabs and connections
  • Closed source
  • The web interface is heavy and slow to start
  • PostgreSQL only
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: PostgreSQL
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 September 22, 2026

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