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Native HeidiSQL Alternative for Mac.
HeidiSQL is a free GPL-2.0 database client built with Delphi for Windows. As of 2026 there is a separate Lazarus-based macOS preview build, but it remains a Windows-first app. TablePro is built natively for macOS in Swift and AppKit and covers MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite (the same databases HeidiSQL handles) plus 24 more.
| Feature | TablePro | HeidiSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Open Source | Included | GPL-2.0 |
| Native Mac App | Included | Lazarus preview |
| Technology | Native (SwiftUI) | Delphi (Win) / Lazarus (Mac) |
| Runs on Mac | Native | Wine / VM only |
| Databases | 29 | MySQL, MariaDB, Postgres, SQL Server, SQLite, Interbase, Firebird |
| MongoDB Support | Included | Not included |
| Redis Support | Included | Not included |
| AI Assistant | Included | Not included |
| iOS App | Included | Not included |
| iCloud Sync | Included | Not included |
| Touch ID | Included | Not included |
| macOS Dark Mode | Included | Not included |
| SSH Tunneling | Included | Included |
Benchmarks
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Summary
Strengths of each.
TablePro
- Native macOS app from day one
- Touch ID, dark mode, iCloud sync
- AI SQL assistant
- MongoDB and Redis support beyond SQL
- Modern SwiftUI on macOS Sonoma+
- Open source under AGPLv3
HeidiSQL
- Free and open source (GPL-2.0)
- Mature on Windows after 20+ years
- Familiar to Windows DBAs
- Strong export and import features
Migration
Switch from HeidiSQL.
- 1
Install TablePro
brew install --cask tablepro. Native arm64 binary.
- 2
Re-enter your connections
HeidiSQL stores connections in the Windows registry or a settings file. There's no automated import; recreate each in TablePro.
- 3
Use macOS features
Touch ID, iCloud sync, and dark mode work because TablePro is built only for macOS.
TablePro
See it in action.
Decision
Which one is right for you?
Choose TablePro if...
you work on Mac and want a native app rather than the Lazarus preview build.
Choose HeidiSQL if...
you primarily work on Windows where HeidiSQL is the native, free choice.
Verdict
The short answer.
HeidiSQL is great on Windows. On Mac, TablePro is built for the platform; HeidiSQL's Lazarus build is a preview.
FAQ
Common questions.
Can I run HeidiSQL natively on Mac?
No. HeidiSQL is Windows-only. On Mac you run it through Wine, which is slow and breaks macOS UI.
Does TablePro support the same databases?
Yes for SQL: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite. Plus MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse, and Cassandra that HeidiSQL doesn't.
Is TablePro free?
Yes. AGPLv3 open source.
Does TablePro support Touch ID?
Yes. Lock connections behind Touch ID per connection.
Will I miss HeidiSQL features?
TablePro covers query, browse, edit, export, import, SSH, table structure. The session manager is replaced by TablePro's connection list with iCloud sync.
Try TablePro for free.
Free and open source. macOS 14+, Apple Silicon and Intel. No account.