Navicat Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Navicat for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Navicat and loads of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Navicat are MySQL Workbench, Beekeeper studio, dbForge Studio for MySQL and DataGrip.

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  1. DBeaver icon

    DBeaver

     369 likes

    A comprehensive, open-source database management tool ideal for developers and administrators. It supports various databases via JDBC drivers, offers extensive plugins and tools like ER diagrams, data migration, and metadata editing, while being ad-free and portable. Usability and extensibility are key features.

    169 DBeaver alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    Comments about DBeaver as an Alternative to Navicat
    Guest
    Positive
    4
    1. Any RDBMS
    2. Any user platform
    3. Project-oriented UX
    4. Reverse engeneering (based on FK)
    5. Actively maintained. Welcome for enhancements.
    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    BroJenuel
    Positive
    0

    If your working on mySQL, the DBeaver community edition is just the best one to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    vglist
    Positive
    -3

    Community and Enterprise versions. Multidatabase.

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    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceNavicat is Paid and Proprietary
  2. MySQL Workbench icon

    MySQL Workbench

     268 likes

    MySQL Workbench is a unified visual tool for database architects, developers, and DBAs. MySQL Workbench provides data modeling, SQL development, and comprehensive administration tools for server configuration, user administration, and much more.

    113 MySQL Workbench alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about MySQL Workbench as an Alternative to Navicat
    Guest
    Negative
    -3

    MySQL Workbench requires more understanding of the database management system as opposed to Navicat.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    MySQL Workbench icon
    • MySQL Workbench is Free and Open SourceNavicat is Paid and Proprietary
    • MySQL Workbench is LightweightNavicat is not according to our users
  4. Beekeeper studio icon

    Beekeeper studio

     38 likes

    Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager for MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Redshift, Sqlite and more.

    100 Beekeeper studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
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  5. dbForge Studio for MySQL icon

    dbForge Studio for MySQL

     288 likes

    dbForge Studio for MySQL is the universal MySQL and MariaDB client for database management, administration and development. With the help of this intelligent MySQL client the work with data and code has become easier and more convenient.

    94 dbForge Studio for MySQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about dbForge Studio for MySQL as an Alternative to Navicat
    Top Positive Comment
    MaryOdintskevich
    3

    Simple to get started, great features, perfect ui

    hestuvafyo
    Positive
    0

    I prefer dbForge Studio for MySQL over Navicat because of its intuitive interface, robust features, and seamless integration with MySQL/MariaDB databases.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    fovomas901
    Positive
    0

    dbForge Studio for MySQL offers a comprehensive set of features for database development, management, and administration. I find that it provides all the tools they need without unnecessary extras.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • dbForge Studio for MySQL is Freemium and ProprietaryNavicat is Paid and Proprietary
  6. DataGrip icon

    DataGrip

     77 likes

    DataGrip is a database IDE from JetBrains that is tailored to suit specific needs of professional SQL developers.

    89 DataGrip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Main window
     
  7. DbGate icon

    DbGate

     29 likes

    DbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.

    170 DbGate alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. Valentina Studio icon

    Valentina Studio

     166 likes

    FREE native AI enabled database manager for RDBMS: DuckDB, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Valentina DB, and MongoDB. PRO Edition adds Report Editor and Form Editor, with JS/Python scripting and dozens of features.

    95 Valentina Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Powerful User Interface
     
  10. pgAdmin icon

    pgAdmin

     73 likes

    pgAdmin is the most popular and feature rich open source administration and development platform for PostgreSQL, the most advanced open source database in the world.

    61 pgAdmin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Welcome screen, standard theme
     
  11. PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code icon

    PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code

     9 likes

    PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code is the essential extension for working with PostgreSQL databases - locally or in the cloud. Connect, query, build, and chat with your databases with ease, including seamless Entra authentication for Azure Database for PostgreSQL.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Visual Studio Code
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  13. Outerbase Studio icon

    Outerbase Studio

     9 likes

    Efficient browser-based tool for database management, designed for simplicity and versatility. Features include a user-friendly query editor, powerful data management capabilities, and a flexible connection manager supporting Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  14. dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL icon

    dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL

     47 likes

    dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL is a GUI tool for database development management. The IDE for PostgreSQL allows users to create, develop, and execute queries, edit and adjust the code to your requirements in a convenient and user-friendly interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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