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database client · TablePlus Inc

TablePlus

Native database client for many SQL engines, with a one-time licence and a free version limited to two tabs.

65/100

#10 of 12 database clients
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

TablePlus suits developers who work across several SQL engines and want a one-time $99 licence instead of a subscription1,3. It has SSH, autocomplete and CSV or JSON export5,6,8. The catch: the docs show no query plan view, ER diagram or schema compare, and MongoDB support is labelled beta3,9.

Best for: Developers who want a multi-engine client and prefer buying once.

Where the points come from

Systems6 of 6
Databases19 of 27
Connections and trust11 of 17
Tools10 of 29
Price19 of 21

Systems 6 of 6 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Other systemsmacOS, LinuxThe download page links macOS, Windows and Linux builds; the home page shows the same systems2,4.6 / 6

Databases 19 of 27 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Main SQL enginesPostgreSQL, MySQL or MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLiteDocs list all five; Oracle is marked macOS only, and we count it because the rule counts any edition3.15 / 15
NoSQL and cloud enginesRedis, SnowflakeDocs list Redis and Snowflake (macOS and Windows); MongoDB is labelled Beta and BigQuery is not named in the docs3.4 / 8
JDBC or ODBC driversNot publishedNot published on the vendor's docs pages3,5.0 / 4

Connections and trust 11 of 17 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
SSH tunnelYesConnections can be configured over SSH with credentials or a private key; the docs call it built-in native SSH5.8 / 8
Open-source appsNot publishedNot published; the vendor's GitHub repository hosts an issue tracker and shows no source code11.0 / 6
Recent releaseYesThe Windows changelog lists TablePlus 26.10.2, build 394, on 1 September 20269.3 / 3

Tools 10 of 29 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
SQL code completionYesAutocomplete suggests databases, tables, keywords and columns8.4 / 4
Visual query builderNot publishedNot published on the vendor's docs pages3,5,8.0 / 3
ER diagramsNot publishedNot published on the vendor's docs pages or changelog9.0 / 4
Schema or data compareNot publishedNot published on the vendor's docs pages or changelog9.0 / 4
Import from CSV or ExcelYesThe Import menu offers From CSV and From SQL Dump6.4 / 4
Export formatsCSV, JSONDocs say you can export to a CSV, JSON or SQL file; Excel is not mentioned6.2 / 3
Query plan viewerNot publishedNot published on the vendor's docs pages or changelog9.0 / 4
AI assistantNot publishedDocs describe an LLM chat client plugin and do not say it writes or explains SQL10.0 / 3

Price 19 of 21 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free editionYesThe licensing docs say it is free to use for as long as you need; limited to 2 tabs, 2 windows and 2 advanced filters, with no commercial-use limit stated7. The pricing page labels the same free version a free trial without giving a duration, and says filters are not available on the free Windows version1.6 / 6
Perpetual licenceYesPaid plans are perpetual licences; after the update year you can keep using your build1,7.5 / 5
Cheapest paid plan$99/yrBasic, $99 one time, for one device, including 1 year of updates1.8 / 10

The rule behind each line: how we score database clients.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
Free1 personFree1,7$0No time limit per the licensing docs; 2 tabs, 2 windows, 2 advanced filters. The pricing page calls it a free trial with no duration and says filters are not available on the free Windows version
Basic1 device$99 one-time1–Perpetual licence with 1 year of updates; renewal $59 a device
Standard2 devices$129 one-time1–Shown as $198 reduced to $129
TeamFrom 3 seats$79/seat one-time1–One device per seat, with a licence manager

The Standard price is shown as a 35% reduction from $198; extra devices cost $79 each and renewals $59 a device1.

Strengths

  • One-time $99 Basic licence, with no auto-renewal1.
  • Free version has no time limit7.
  • Docs name five main SQL engines plus Redis and Snowflake3.
  • Built-in SSH connections, with key file or SSH config support5.
  • Autocomplete suggests databases, tables, keywords and columns8.

Limits

  • Only 1 year of updates is included; renewal is $59 a device1.
  • Free version is capped at 2 tabs, 2 windows and 2 advanced filters, and the page says limits may change1,7.
  • Oracle is macOS only, and MongoDB is labelled beta in the docs3.
  • Docs and changelog mention no query plan viewer, ER diagram or schema compare9.

Other database clients

  1. 1
    DBeaverDevelopers and analysts who work with many database engines
    91/100
    $113/yrcheapest paid plan
  2. 2
    DbVisualizerDevelopers who connect to many engines and want a free edition for basic work
    84/100
    $199/yrcheapest paid plan
  3. 3
    Beekeeper StudioDevelopers who want a multi-engine client with a free open-source edition
    81/100
    $108/yrcheapest paid plan
  4. 4
    DataGripDevelopers who write a lot of SQL and want an IDE-style editor
    81/100
    $121.93/yrcheapest paid plan

All 12 database clients

Sources

  1. TablePlus pricing, TablePlus. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. TablePlus, TablePlus. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. TablePlus documentation: overview and supported databases, TablePlus. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. Download TablePlus, TablePlus. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Connections and command line, TablePlus. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. Import and export, TablePlus. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. Licensing, TablePlus. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. Autocomplete, TablePlus. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. TablePlus for Windows changelog, TablePlus. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. LLM plugin, TablePlus. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  11. TablePlus/TablePlus, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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