pgweb

A simple web-based PostgreSQL explorer that ships as a single Go binary.

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About pgweb

pgweb is a small open-source tool for exploring PostgreSQL databases through a web browser. It is written in Go and distributed as a single binary with no dependencies, so you can download it, point it at a database URL and open the interface in your browser, or run it on a server or in Docker for others to use. The interface lets you browse tables and views, see structure and indexes, run SQL queries, view query history and explain output, and export results as CSV, JSON or XML. It supports SSH tunnels and multiple sessions, and it works on macOS, Linux and Windows. pgweb is free under the MIT licence. It is deliberately minimal, with no data editing grid, no schema design and only PostgreSQL support, so it suits quick inspection of a database on a remote machine, demos, or giving read-mostly access, rather than daily development.

Best for: Developers who need quick browser access to a Postgres database.

What works

Single binary, no dependencies
Runs locally or on a server
Free and MIT-licensed

Why people leave

PostgreSQL only
Minimal features, no data editing grid
Needs securing if exposed on a network

Top pgweb alternatives

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1
pgAdmin
Full Postgres administration, also runnable as a web server.
66.5
2
Adminer
Single-file web tool that covers Postgres plus other databases.
62.6
3
CloudBeaver
A richer self-hosted web client with user management.
59.6
4
pgcli
A smart terminal client if you are already on the server.
57.2

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pgweb: common questions

Is pgweb free?

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

Is pgweb open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at sosedoff/pgweb. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does pgweb run on?

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

What are the best alternatives to pgweb?

The highest-ranked pgweb alternatives right now are pgAdmin, Adminer and CloudBeaver. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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pgweb facts

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License: MIT; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: MIT (MIT License).”
Type: Web-based PostgreSQL explorer; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “Overview Pgweb is a web-based database explorer for PostgreSQL, written in Go, and works on Mac, Linux and Windows machines.”
Platforms: Mac, Linux, Windows; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “works on Mac, Linux and Windows machines.”