Alternatives
Best pgAdmin alternatives in 2026
pgAdmin is open-source administration and development tool for PostgreSQL. These 10 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.
Ranked alternatives
- 1
DBeaver
The strongest free multi-engine client here, with an Apache-2.0 Community edition and many database types. Advanced features such as the Visual Query Builder and Task Scheduler are PRO-only.
Best for Free work across many databases
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source
- 2
DataGrip
A JetBrains IDE for many databases, with intelligent query completion and one interface for several connections. Commercial use needs a paid license, and it is not open source.
Best for Many databases in one JetBrains IDE
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree plan, paid upgrades
- 3
TablePlus
Also runs on iOS. A native client with a free version limited to two tabs and two windows, and one-time licenses from $99. It suits people who want a native app and accept a paid license for full features.
Best for Native client on Mac, Windows or Linux
macOSWindowsLinuxiOSFree plan, paid upgrades
- 4
Beekeeper Studio
An SQL editor for several databases with a free GPLv3 Community edition. Ultimate features use a commercial source-available license, so budget for them if you need them.
Best for SQL editing across several databases
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source
- 5
Navicat Premium
Commercial client for nine database engines, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle and MongoDB, with a free Premium Lite edition. The full product is a paid license, which DBeaver avoids while covering similar engines.
Best for Mixed-engine work with a visual designer
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree plan, paid upgrades
- 6
DbVisualizer
Java-based client for Windows, macOS and Linux with a Free edition from the same installer as Pro, which unlocks all features and full support. It sits below DBeaver here because some features are limited to Pro.
Best for Developers on several engines who want a free start
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree plan, paid upgrades
- 7
DbGate
A free GPL-3.0 client for SQL and NoSQL databases, with desktop and browser versions. It is less established than DBeaver or DataGrip.
Best for Free client with a browser option
WindowsmacOSLinuxWebFree and open sourceOpen source
- 8
Sequel Ace
A free MIT-licensed MySQL and MariaDB client for macOS that imports Sequel Pro connections. It runs only on macOS and covers only the MySQL family.
Best for MySQL and MariaDB on a Mac
macOSFree and open sourceOpen source
- 9
Oracle SQL Developer
Free Oracle IDE for Windows, macOS and Linux, with SQLcl and a VS Code extension alongside it. It is the default choice for Oracle work here, but it is built around Oracle rather than the many-engine clients in this list.
Best for Oracle database development at no cost
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree
- 10
phpMyAdmin
A free GPL-2.0 web interface for MySQL and MariaDB that needs no desktop app. It needs a PHP web server, and it covers only the MySQL family.
Best for Browser-based MySQL on a web server
WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
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