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Free, Native DataGrip Alternative for Mac.

DataGrip is JetBrains' database IDE, built on the IntelliJ platform in Java. It costs $99 the first year, $79 the second, $59 from year three; or $9.90 per month. TablePro is free, native macOS, and starts in 1 second. Same SQL editor power for daily work, without the IDE weight.

Feature
TablePro
DataGrip
Price
Free
$99/yr individual (first year), $9.90/mo
Open Source
Technology
Native (SwiftUI)
Java (IntelliJ)
Startup Time
<1s
~10s
Memory Usage
~80 MB
1-2 GB
Databases
18+
30+
AI Assistant
Paid add-on
iOS App
iCloud Sync
SSH Tunneling
Inline Editing
Version Control
Refactoring Tools
Dark Mode

Benchmarks

The numbers.

Cold start

~1sTablePro
5-15sDataGrip

RAM idle

~80 MBTablePro
1-2 GBDataGrip

Download size

~30 MBTablePro
~1.1 GBDataGrip

Summary

Strengths of each.

TablePro

  • Free vs $99/yr (DataGrip Personal) or $9.90/mo
  • Native macOS, not Java
  • 1 second start vs ~10 seconds
  • 80 MB RAM vs 1-2 GB
  • iOS app with iCloud sync
  • Open source under AGPLv3

DataGrip

  • Git integration and version control
  • SQL refactoring across files
  • 30+ databases via JDBC
  • JetBrains AI Assistant (separate paid add-on)

Migration

Switch from DataGrip.

  1. 1

    Install TablePro

    brew install --cask tablepro. DataGrip stays installed in parallel.

  2. 2

    Re-enter your data sources

    DataGrip stores connections in IDE settings. Recreate each in TablePro by hand or paste the JDBC URL.

  3. 3

    Move daily work over

    Keep DataGrip for refactoring and Git tasks. Use TablePro for everything else, especially the parts where startup time matters.

TablePro

See it in action.

TablePro interface showing the data grid and SQL editor

Decision

Which one is right for you?

Choose TablePro if...

you want a fast, free, native Mac client and don't need Git inside the SQL editor.

Choose DataGrip if...

you live in the JetBrains ecosystem and need Git integration and refactoring tools in the same window.

Verdict

DataGrip is a full IDE. TablePro is a tight client that does daily database work better and free.

FAQ

Common questions.

Will TablePro replace DataGrip for me?

For everyday SQL work, schema browsing, data editing: yes. For SQL refactoring across files and migrations comparison: no, those stay DataGrip strengths.

Why is DataGrip so heavy?

It's the full IntelliJ platform. JVM, plugin sandbox, code intelligence services. Every database tool inherits the IDE weight.

Is TablePro really free?

Yes. AGPLv3 open source. Optional paid license to support development; no feature gating.

Does TablePro have version control?

Not inside the editor. Save queries to .sql files in your repo, version them with git like any other source code.

Can I use both DataGrip and TablePro?

Yes. They don't conflict. Many devs use TablePro for daily browsing, DataGrip for migration reviews.

Try TablePro for free.

Free and open-source. No account required.

Download for Mac