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pgAdmin

The official open-source administration and development tool for PostgreSQL, as a desktop app or web server.

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About pgAdmin

pgAdmin is the most widely used administration tool for PostgreSQL, maintained by the pgAdmin Development Team within the PostgreSQL community. Version 4 is a complete rewrite in Python and React. It covers almost every PostgreSQL object, with dialogs for creating and altering tables, indexes, functions, roles and permissions, a query tool with explain plan visualisation, an ERD tool, schema diff, backup and restore through pg_dump, server activity dashboards and a PL/pgSQL debugger. It runs as a standalone desktop app via an Electron runtime on Windows, macOS and Linux, or in server mode as a web application that several users share, including from an official container image. It is free and released under the PostgreSQL licence. pgAdmin's breadth comes with a busy interface that can feel slow and form-heavy for simple browsing, so many developers keep a lighter client for daily queries and reach for pgAdmin for administration.

Best for: PostgreSQL users and DBAs who need full administration features at no cost.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Covers nearly every PostgreSQL feature
  • Desktop app or shared web server
  • Free, permissively licensed and community maintained

Why people leave

  • PostgreSQL only
  • Busy, form-heavy interface
  • Can feel slow for quick everyday queries

Top pgAdmin alternatives

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  1. 1Postico logo
    Postico

    A far simpler native Mac client for everyday PostgreSQL work.

    66.5
  2. 2DBeaver logo
    DBeaver

    Free and open source, covering Postgres plus many other databases.

    62.6
  3. 3DataGrip logo
    DataGrip

    Much stronger SQL editor, free for non-commercial use.

    59.6
  4. 4TablePlus logo
    TablePlus

    Faster and lighter for browsing and editing Postgres data.

    57.2
  5. 5pgcli logo
    pgcli

    A terminal client with smart autocompletion for Postgres.

    55.3

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pgAdmin: common questions

Is pgAdmin free?

Yes. pgAdmin is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is pgAdmin open source?

Yes. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does pgAdmin run on?

pgAdmin is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to pgAdmin?

The highest-ranked pgAdmin alternatives right now are Postico, DBeaver and DataGrip. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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