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Modern, Multi-Database Sequel Ace Alternative for Mac.

Sequel Ace is the MIT-licensed community fork of Sequel Pro. It keeps a beloved MySQL client alive but stays MySQL and MariaDB only. As of 2026 the latest release is from April 2024. TablePro is a fresh native Mac app with regular releases, 18+ databases, and AI in the free tier.

Feature
TablePro
Sequel Ace
Price
Free
Free
Open Source
MIT
Technology
Native (SwiftUI)
Native (Cocoa)
Active Development
Yes
Last release Apr 2024
Startup Time
<1s
~2s
Memory Usage
~80 MB
~120 MB
Databases
18+
MySQL & MariaDB
PostgreSQL Support
MongoDB Support
AI Assistant
iOS App
iCloud Sync
SSH Tunneling
Inline Editing
ER Diagrams
Modern SwiftUI
Dark Mode

Benchmarks

The numbers.

Cold start

~1sTablePro
~2sSequel Ace

RAM idle

~80 MBTablePro
~120 MBSequel Ace

Download size

~30 MBTablePro
~30 MBSequel Ace

Summary

Strengths of each.

TablePro

  • Active development with regular releases
  • 18+ databases, not just MySQL
  • AI SQL assistant in the free tier
  • iOS app with iCloud sync
  • Modern SwiftUI on macOS Sonoma+
  • Open source under AGPLv3

Sequel Ace

  • Familiar UI for Sequel Pro veterans
  • Free and open source (MIT)
  • Lightweight install
  • Solid MySQL feature coverage

Migration

Switch from Sequel Ace.

  1. 1

    Install TablePro

    brew install --cask tablepro. Sequel Ace stays installed in parallel.

  2. 2

    Import Sequel Ace connections

    File > Import from Other App > Sequel Ace reads ~/Library/Containers/com.sequel-ace.sequel-ace and maps each connection.

  3. 3

    Re-enter passwords

    Keychain entries are scoped per app. Re-enter passwords once; TablePro stores them in its own access group.

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 active development, multi-database support, and AI in one Mac app.

Choose Sequel Ace if...

you only use MySQL and the Sequel Pro UI is muscle memory.

Verdict

Sequel Ace keeps a classic alive. TablePro is what comes next.

FAQ

Common questions.

Why move from Sequel Ace?

Active development. TablePro ships weekly; Sequel Ace ships every few months. Multi-database support replaces three separate apps if you also use Postgres, Mongo, or Redis.

Will my Sequel Ace connections import?

Yes. File > Import from Other App > Sequel Ace.

Is TablePro really free?

Yes. AGPLv3 open source.

Does it have everything Sequel Ace does?

Core MySQL features: yes. Plus AI assistant, ER diagrams, and Vim mode.

Is TablePro maintained?

Yes. Weekly releases on GitHub. Active Discord and issue triage.

Try TablePro for free.

Free and open-source. No account required.

Download for Mac