pgAdmin AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like pgAdmin

pgAdmin is described as 'The most popular and feature rich open source administration and development platform for PostgreSQL, the most advanced open source database in the world' and is a popular database management tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to pgAdmin for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best pgAdmin alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like pgAdmin are HeidiSQL, dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL, Beekeeper studio and DbGate.

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  1. DBeaver icon
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    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.

    183 DBeaver alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
     
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  2. HeidiSQL icon
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    Provides powerful tools for viewing, editing MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL, and PostgreSQL databases, with privacy features, portability, no ads, and a dark mode.

    126 HeidiSQL alternatives

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  3. 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.

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    • Proprietary

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

    110 Beekeeper studio alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
     
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  5. DbGate icon
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    DbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.

    180 DbGate alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  6. Valentina Studio icon
     167 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.

    101 Valentina Studio alternatives

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

    100 DataGrip alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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  8. Navicat icon
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    Navicat is a database administration tool that allows you to simultaneously connect to MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases from a single application.

    114 Navicat alternatives

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  9. 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)

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    • Visual Studio Code
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  10. 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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  11. Tableplus icon
     33 likes

    A native app which helps you easily edit database data and structure. TablePlus includes many security features to protect your database, including native libssh and TLS to encrypt your connection.

    110 Tableplus alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  12. Antares SQL icon
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    Antares is an SQL client that aims to become an useful and complete tool, especially for developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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