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Multi-Database Postico Alternative for Mac.
Postico 2 is a polished native Mac client for PostgreSQL, Redshift, CockroachDB, and Greenplum. It costs $69 for a personal license (3 devices) or $99 per device for commercial use. TablePro is free and open source under AGPLv3, and covers 29 databases beyond Postgres.
| Feature | TablePro | Postico |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $69 personal / $99 commercial |
| Open Source | Included | Not included |
| Technology | Native (SwiftUI) | Native (AppKit) |
| Databases | 29 | Postgres, Redshift, CockroachDB, Greenplum |
| MySQL Support | Included | Not included |
| 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 |
| SSH Tunneling | Included | Included |
| Inline Editing | Included | Included |
| ER Diagrams | Included | Not included |
| Vim Mode | Included | Not included |
| Dark Mode | Included | Included |
Benchmarks
The numbers.
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Summary
Strengths of each.
TablePro
- Free vs $69 personal or $99 commercial
- 29 databases including MySQL, Mongo, Redis
- AI SQL assistant
- iOS app with iCloud sync
- ER diagrams, Vim mode, MCP server
- Open source under AGPLv3
Postico
- Polished, focused Postgres UX
- Decade of refinement on Mac
- Eggerapps build quality
- First-class Redshift, CockroachDB, Greenplum support
Migration
Switch from Postico.
- 1
Install TablePro
brew install --cask tablepro. Postico stays installed.
- 2
Re-enter Postgres connections
Postico stores connections in macOS Keychain per app. Recreate each in TablePro by hand or paste the connection URL.
- 3
Add your other databases
If you also use MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc., add them to TablePro. Now everything is in one app.
TablePro
See it in action.
Decision
Which one is right for you?
Choose TablePro if...
you work with multiple databases or want AI and iOS support in the free tier.
Choose Postico if...
Postgres, Redshift, CockroachDB, or Greenplum is your only database and you prefer paying once for a focused tool.
Verdict
The short answer.
Postico is excellent for Postgres alone. TablePro covers the same ground for Postgres plus 28 other databases, free.
FAQ
Common questions.
Why not just use Postico for Postgres?
If Postgres (or Redshift, CockroachDB, Greenplum) is your only database, Postico 2 is fine. TablePro fits when you also touch MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQLite, or any of the other 14 databases TablePro supports.
Does TablePro have all of Postico's Postgres features?
Core overlap: connections, table browser, SQL editor with autocomplete, inline editing, ER diagrams, query history. Postico has Postgres-specific UX flourishes TablePro doesn't yet match.
Is TablePro really free?
Yes. AGPLv3 open source. No per-version fee.
Can I run both apps?
Yes. They don't conflict.
Does TablePro work on Apple Silicon?
Yes. Universal Binary, native arm64 and x86_64.
Try TablePro for free.
Free and open source. macOS 14+, Apple Silicon and Intel. No account.