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usql vs pgcli: catalog facts
usql	pgcli
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Command line
A consistent terminal workflow across database engines	Context-aware auto-completion for SQL Syntax highlighting in the terminal
Driver availability and feature support vary by database.	Terminal only, no graphical interface Homebrew install also pulls in PostgreSQL
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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