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Free, Native Navicat Alternative for Mac.
Navicat Premium covers 7+ databases in one app. It costs $399 per year subscription or $1,599 for a perpetual license per user. TablePro covers 29 databases and is free, open source under AGPLv3. Native macOS, no per-database editions.
| Feature | TablePro | Navicat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $399/yr or $1,599 perpetual |
| Open Source | Included | Not included |
| Technology | Native (SwiftUI) | Native (cross-platform) |
| Databases | 29 | 7+ (Premium) |
| AI Assistant | Included | Not included |
| iOS App | Included | Included |
| iCloud Sync | Included | Not included |
| SSH Tunneling | Included | Included |
| Inline Editing | Included | Included |
| Data Modeling | Not included | Included |
| Data Sync | Not included | Included |
| ER Diagrams | Included | Included |
| Dark Mode | Included | Included |
Benchmarks
The numbers.
Cold start
RAM idle
Download size
Summary
Strengths of each.
TablePro
- Free vs $399/yr or $1,599 perpetual
- 29 databases in one app
- Native macOS
- AI SQL assistant in the free tier
- iOS app with iCloud sync
- Open source under AGPLv3
Navicat
- Mature data modeler with reverse engineering
- Data sync between tables and instances
- Job scheduler for batch operations
- Polished Oracle PL/SQL debugger
Migration
Switch from Navicat.
- 1
Install TablePro
brew install --cask tablepro.
- 2
Import Navicat connections
File > Import from Other App > Navicat reads .ncx and migrates connection metadata. Passwords need re-entry.
- 3
Cancel the subscription
Once everything works in TablePro, cancel Navicat. Save $360 a year per database.
TablePro
See it in action.
Decision
Which one is right for you?
Choose TablePro if...
you want one free, native app for every database without monthly fees.
Choose Navicat if...
you need Navicat-only features like Data Modeler reverse engineering or a built-in job scheduler.
Verdict
The short answer.
Navicat does more for $30 a month. TablePro does the everyday 80% for free.
FAQ
Common questions.
Will TablePro replace Navicat?
For everyday querying, browsing, editing, importing, exporting, SSH, schema design: yes. For Navicat's Data Modeler reverse engineering, Data Sync, Job Scheduler: not yet.
Can I import Navicat connections?
Yes. TablePro reads .ncx connection files. Connection metadata transfers; passwords need re-entry.
Is TablePro really free?
Yes. AGPLv3 open source. No subscription. Optional paid license to support development.
What about Navicat for Oracle's PL/SQL debugger?
Navicat for Oracle is more mature there. TablePro handles SQL queries and basic schema browsing well; PL/SQL package debugging isn't there yet.
Can I use both?
Yes. They don't conflict. Try TablePro alongside Navicat and switch when ready.
Try TablePro for free.
Free and open source. macOS 14+, Apple Silicon and Intel. No account.