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TablePlus alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave TablePlus: free version limits tabs, windows and filters, and licences are per device. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces TablePlus, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Beekeeper Studio currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Beekeeper Studio logoBeekeeper StudioFree plan + paidYesWindows, macOS, Linux5 of 566.5
2Sequel Ace logoSequel AceOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 459.6
3DBeaver logoDBeaverOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux5 of 557.2
  1. Beekeeper Studio logo

    1. Beekeeper StudioTop pick

    Best for: Developers who want an easy, good-looking SQL client on any desktop OS

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from TablePlus

    Similar clean experience with an open-source edition and a subscription for extras.

    Pros

    • Clean, approachable interface
    • Open-source Community Edition on all three desktops
    • Paid licences keep working after you cancel

    Cons

    • Import/export and some editing features are paid
    • Fewer databases and admin tools than DBeaver
    • Subscription pricing for the full feature set
    Visit Beekeeper Studio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Beekeeper Studio a good TablePlus alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Open source
    Community Edition under GPLv3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beekeeperstudio.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $9 per user/month, billed yearly (Indie)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beekeeperstudio.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $14 per user/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beekeeperstudio.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, macOS, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beekeeperstudio.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Sequel Ace logo

    2. Sequel Ace

    Best for: Mac users who work with MySQL or MariaDB and want a free native app

    Open sourcemacOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TablePlus

    Free, open-source native Mac client for MySQL and MariaDB.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and native on macOS
    • Familiar to former Sequel Pro users
    • Simple, fast table browsing and editing

    Cons

    • MySQL and MariaDB only
    • macOS only and needs a recent version
    • Volunteer-run, so features arrive slowly
    Visit Sequel Ace Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sequel Ace a good TablePlus alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Supported databases
    MySQL and MariaDB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    macOS 13.5 or later
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sequel-ace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Database versions
    MySQL 5.7+, MariaDB 10.0+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sequel-ace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Distribution
    Mac App Store
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sequel-ace.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. DBeaver logo

    3. DBeaver

    Best for: Developers and analysts who work with many different SQL databases and want one free tool

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from TablePlus

    Free and covers far more databases, if you can accept a heavier interface.

    Pros

    • Free and open source, with support for a huge range of databases
    • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • ER diagrams, data editor and export tools included

    Cons

    • Java/Eclipse interface feels heavy and cluttered
    • NoSQL and cloud databases need a paid PRO edition
    • Slower to start than native clients
    Visit DBeaver Compare with TablePlusDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is DBeaver a good TablePlus alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free (Community edition)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dbeaver.io(opens source in a new tab)
    NoSQL support
    PRO editions only (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dbeaver.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dbeaver.io(opens source in a new tab)
    AI chat
    Included in Community
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dbeaver.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best TablePlus alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Beekeeper Studio logo

Best TablePlus alternative for most people

Beekeeper Studio

Similar clean experience with an open-source edition and a subscription for extras.

Sequel Ace logo

Best TablePlus alternative for a free option

Sequel Ace

Free, open-source native Mac client for MySQL and MariaDB.

DataGrip logo

Best TablePlus alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

DataGrip

Much deeper SQL editing and refactoring for heavy SQL users.

DBeaver logo

Best TablePlus alternative for open source

DBeaver

Free and covers far more databases, if you can accept a heavier interface.

Postico logo

Best TablePlus alternative for Mac

Postico

A focused native Mac client if you only use PostgreSQL.

Beekeeper Studio logo

Best TablePlus alternative for Windows

Beekeeper Studio

Similar clean experience with an open-source edition and a subscription for extras.

Beekeeper Studio logo

Best TablePlus alternative for Linux

Beekeeper Studio

Similar clean experience with an open-source edition and a subscription for extras.

TablePlus alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to TablePlus?

Beekeeper Studio ranks first right now. Similar clean experience with an open-source edition and a subscription for extras. Postico and Sequel Ace follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to TablePlus?

Yes. Beekeeper Studio (free plan + paid), Sequel Ace (open source), DBeaver (open source) and DataGrip (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to TablePlus?

Yes: Beekeeper Studio, Sequel Ace and DBeaver.

Which TablePlus alternatives work on Linux?

Beekeeper Studio, DBeaver and DataGrip run on Linux.

Why do people switch from TablePlus?

The complaints we hear most: free version limits tabs, windows and filters; licences are per device; fewer advanced modelling and admin tools than big IDEs.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces TablePlus, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.