TablePlus Alternatives in 2026
TablePlus — fast native SQL client for macOS/Windows/Linux. $89 lifetime. Supports Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra. Alternatives: DBeaver (free, slightly slower), Beekeeper Studio (Electron, open source), Sequel Ace (macOS MySQL only, free), Postico 2 (Postgres on macOS, $65).
Below: competitor overview, feature comparison, when Enterno.io wins, FAQ.
About the Competitor
TablePlus created by Henry Nguyen in 2018. 400k+ users. Minimalist UI + native performance (no Electron). Lifetime $89 for 1 platform, $149 bundle. Includes cloud sync across devices.
Enterno.io vs Competitor — Feature Comparison
| Feature | Enterno.io | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Native app (no Electron) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Supported databases | ⚠️ | ✅ 20+ |
| Uptime monitoring for DB | ✅ | ❌ |
| Free tier | ✅ Free | ⚠️ Trial (2 connections) |
| Open source | ❌ | ❌ |
| Price (lifetime) | Free | $89 |
| Schema visualizer | ❌ | ✅ |
When to Pick Enterno.io
- Fast native client — TablePlus
- Open source + 30+ DBs — DBeaver
- MySQL on macOS only — Sequel Ace (free)
- Postgres on macOS only — Postico 2
- Monitor DB port reachability — Enterno
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Frequently Asked Questions
TablePlus vs DBeaver?
TablePlus: native, fast, clean UI, $89. DBeaver: Java, slower, free, more DBs, more advanced features.
Trial limit?
2 open connections simultaneously, max 2 tabs per connection. Fine for evaluation. Lifetime license removes the limit.
Is Sequel Ace maintained?
Yes, open source (Sequel Pro fork). MySQL/MariaDB only. macOS native. Fully maintained in 2024+.
Check Postgres reachability?
<a href="/en/ping">Enterno Ping + Port Checker</a> probes port 5432 online.