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TabularisOrcaQ
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, supported by sponsors.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite and many more through plugins
  • Built-in MCP server for AI agents
  • Strong PostgreSQL support with admin tools
  • Runs as a desktop app, via npx or in Docker
  • Still before version 1.0
  • Many databases depend on community plugins
  • No Windows build yet
  • Most databases other than PostgreSQL are still in beta
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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