Postico alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Postico: macOS only, and postgreSQL and compatibles only. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Postico, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. TablePlus currently ranks first.
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Best Postico alternative for most people
TablePlusAlso native and fast, but handles many databases and runs on Windows and Linux too.
Best Postico alternative for a free option
pgAdminFree, with full PostgreSQL administration features.
Best Postico alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DataGripFar deeper SQL editing, free for non-commercial use.
Best Postico alternative for open source
Beekeeper StudioA friendly cross-platform client with an open-source edition.
Best Postico alternative for Windows
TablePlusAlso native and fast, but handles many databases and runs on Windows and Linux too.
Best Postico alternative for Linux
TablePlusAlso native and fast, but handles many databases and runs on Windows and Linux too.
Best Postico alternative for working in the browser
pgAdminFree, with full PostgreSQL administration features.
Postico alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Postico?
TablePlus ranks first right now. Also native and fast, but handles many databases and runs on Windows and Linux too. pgAdmin and DataGrip follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Postico?
Yes. TablePlus (free plan + paid), pgAdmin (open source), DataGrip (free plan + paid) and Beekeeper Studio (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Postico?
Yes: pgAdmin, Beekeeper Studio and pgcli. pgAdmin can also be self-hosted.
Which Postico alternatives work on Linux?
TablePlus, pgAdmin, DataGrip, Beekeeper Studio and pgcli run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Postico?
The complaints we hear most: macOS only; postgreSQL and compatibles only; some features locked in the evaluation.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Postico, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.