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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 $1,299 for a perpetual license per user. TablePro covers 18+ databases and is free, open source under AGPLv3. Native macOS, no per-database editions.

Feature
TablePro
Navicat
Price
Free
$399/yr or $1,299 perpetual
Open Source
Technology
Native (SwiftUI)
Native (cross-platform)
Startup Time
<1s
~3s
Memory Usage
~80 MB
~300 MB
Databases
18+
7+ (Premium)
AI Assistant
iOS App
iCloud Sync
SSH Tunneling
Inline Editing
Data Modeling
Data Sync
ER Diagrams
Dark Mode

Benchmarks

The numbers.

Cold start

~1sTablePro
~3sNavicat

RAM idle

~80 MBTablePro
~350 MBNavicat

Download size

~30 MBTablePro
~375 MBNavicat

Summary

Strengths of each.

TablePro

  • Free vs $399/yr or $1,299 perpetual
  • 18+ 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. 1

    Install TablePro

    brew install --cask tablepro.

  2. 2

    Import Navicat connections

    File > Import from Other App > Navicat reads .ncx and migrates connection metadata. Passwords need re-entry.

  3. 3

    Cancel the subscription

    Once everything works in TablePro, cancel Navicat. Save $360 a year per database.

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 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

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. No account required.

Download for Mac