9 Best Database Clients for Mac of 2026

1. 1

   DBeaver

   A free, open source universal database tool with Apple Silicon and Intel builds for macOS, plus paid PRO editions.

   9.4overall

   A free, open source universal database tool with Apple Silicon and Intel builds for macOS, plus paid PRO editions.

   Best forMac users who want one free client for every SQL database they touch.

   Adoption data

   10 millionDBeaver's vendor site reports more than 10 million unique users across its editions.

   DBeaver, DBeaver, data management and SQL development (2026): “Over 10 million unique users”

   DBeaver is the free answer for most Mac developers. The Community edition is open source, covers SQL editing, data editing and maintenance tasks, and connects to PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server and many other engines, so one app replaces several. The download page offers separate Apple Silicon and Intel DMG files and a Homebrew cask, and it supports macOS 11 or later. Recent Community releases add AI Chat and an @ai command for drafting SQL. The trade-off is the interface: DBeaver is built on Java and the Eclipse platform, and its release notes regularly list macOS-specific fixes, such as dark mode details in dialogs. It works well but looks like the same app on every operating system. PRO editions add a Visual Query Builder, a task scheduler and NoSQL sources, and come with a 14-day trial. The vendor reports more than 10 million unique users, the largest figure in this list.

   Strengths

   • +Free for any number of databases and connections
   • +Largest published user base in this list
   • +Same app on Mac, Windows and Linux

   Limitations

   • −Built on Java and Eclipse, so it does not feel like a native Mac app
   • −Dense interface with many panels
   • −NoSQL and some cloud sources need a paid PRO edition

   SummaryDBeaver is the best free database client for Mac because it costs nothing and covers almost any SQL database. Pick a native app instead if Mac look and feel matters more than breadth.

2. 2

   TablePlus

   A native database GUI for macOS that connects to relational, NoSQL and cloud databases from one app.

   8.8overall

   A native database GUI for macOS that connects to relational, NoSQL and cloud databases from one app.

   Best forMac developers who want a fast native client for many databases and prefer a one-time license.

   Adoption data

   100k+TablePlus states on its homepage that more than 100,000 developers use the app.

   TablePlus, TablePlus, Modern, Native Tool for Database Management (2026): “Trusted by 100k+ developers worldwide”

   TablePlus is the client most Mac developers mean when they ask for something native. It is a native macOS build with Apple Silicon support, and every function has a keyboard shortcut. Database support is unusually wide for a native app: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, SQLite, Redis, MongoDB, Redshift, Oracle, ClickHouse, BigQuery, Snowflake, DuckDB, libSQL, Turso and Cloudflare D1 are all listed. You edit rows, structure and query results inline, then review pending changes before they are committed, and safe mode helps prevent mistakes on production connections. The query editor covers autocomplete, split panes, a reformatter, history and streaming results. Pricing is a $99 one-time Basic license for one device with a year of updates, and you can keep using the app after that year. The free trial never expires but limits you to two tabs, two windows and two advanced filters. The vendor says more than 100,000 developers use it.

   Strengths

   • +Feels like a Mac app, with shortcuts for every function
   • +Very wide database support for a native client
   • +Perpetual license that keeps working after the update year

   Limitations

   • −Free trial caps open tabs, windows and filters
   • −Basic license covers one device
   • −Fewer admin and modeling tools than Navicat or DataGrip

   SummaryTablePlus is the best native database client for Mac developers who work across several engines. The $99 perpetual license is easy to justify if you use it daily.

3. 3

   DataGrip

   JetBrains' cross-platform IDE for databases and SQL, free for non-commercial use.

   8.7overall

   JetBrains' cross-platform IDE for databases and SQL, free for non-commercial use.

   Best forDevelopers who write a lot of SQL and want IDE-level completion and refactoring on the Mac.

   Adoption data

   630,000+JetBrains states on the DataGrip product page that more than 630,000 developers trust the IDE.

   JetBrains, DataGrip: The Cross-Platform IDE for Databases and SQL (2026): “Trusted by 630,000+ developers at companies powering the world”

   DataGrip brings the JetBrains editor to database work, and on the Mac it is the strongest choice for people who spend hours writing SQL. Completion understands your schema, the IDE flags errors and offers quick-fixes, and refactoring works across scripts. It connects to more than 50 local and cloud databases, and result tables support filtering, inline editing and simple charts without code. Every query you or an AI agent runs is kept in local history, and SQL scripts can live in Git. AI agents get schema context, with permissions and confirmation dialogs you control. JetBrains makes DataGrip free for non-commercial use, and commercial use needs a subscription after a 30-day trial; we could not confirm the USD price from this location. It runs on macOS, Windows and Linux, which helps mixed teams, but it is a large Java IDE rather than a light native app. JetBrains says more than 630,000 developers trust it.

   Strengths

   • +Best SQL editing and refactoring in this list
   • +Free for non-commercial use with all features
   • +Runs on macOS, Windows and Linux with the same keymap options

   Limitations

   • −Java-based IDE that uses more memory than native apps
   • −Commercial use needs a subscription
   • −More setup than a lightweight client

   SummaryDataGrip is the best Mac database IDE for heavy SQL writers, and hobby or student use costs nothing. Commercial users pay a subscription and give up some native lightness.

4. 4

   DbVisualizer

   A universal database tool with a free edition and a Pro subscription that includes a perpetual usage license.

   8.6overall

   A universal database tool with a free edition and a Pro subscription that includes a perpetual usage license.

   Best forMac users who work with many database types, including Oracle and NoSQL, and want a free starting point.

   Adoption data

   7MDbVisualizer's homepage reports 7 million downloads worldwide and 30,000 companies using DbVisualizer Pro.

   DbVisualizer, DbVisualizer, the universal database tool (2026): “7M downloads around the world. 30K companies use dbvisualizer pro.”

   DbVisualizer is a long-running universal client that offers macOS installers for Apple Silicon and Intel, each bundled with Java. Its strength is breadth: it handles database-specific object types for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis and others, so a Mac user in a mixed enterprise can manage most systems from one app. The editor formats queries, offers auto-suggestions and supports variables so you can reuse a query with different values. An AI assistant can write SQL, explain schemas and help with errors, and it is opt-in. The free edition covers the standard feature set. Pro costs $199 per user for the first year and $89 per year after, excluding VAT, and includes a perpetual usage license, with a 21-day trial. The vendor reports 7 million downloads and 30,000 companies on Pro. The interface is functional but clearly cross-platform, so it will not feel like a Mac-first app.

   Strengths

   • +Free edition is enough for basic querying
   • +Strong support for vendor-specific objects
   • +Pro includes a perpetual usage license

   Limitations

   • −Java interface rather than a native Mac design
   • −First Pro year costs more than most one-time Mac licenses
   • −Many advanced features sit behind Pro

   SummaryDbVisualizer is a solid Mac choice for people who manage many database types, with a usable free edition. Mac purists will prefer TablePlus.

5. 5

   Beekeeper Studio

   A modern, cross-platform SQL editor and database manager with a free Community edition.

   8.5overall

   A modern, cross-platform SQL editor and database manager with a free Community edition.

   Best forDevelopers who want a clean, fast interface and a low monthly price.

   Adoption data

   2.5 millionBeekeeper Studio's pricing page states that the app has passed 2.5 million downloads.

   Beekeeper Studio, Beekeeper Studio Pricing (2026): “Over 2.5 million downloads”

   Beekeeper Studio aims for a calm, modern SQL editor rather than a full admin suite. The editor has syntax highlighting, autocomplete for your tables and folders for saved queries and connections. Tables open in a spreadsheet-style grid, and you can edit values directly in query results, including JSON stored as text. A table creator builds columns, indexes and foreign keys without SQL. The AI Shell connects your schema to a model and runs SQL only after you give permission, and version 6.2 added a plugin store. Connections support SSH tunnels and SSL. The Community edition is free, and the Indie plan is $9 per user per month billed yearly, or $18 month to month, with a 14-day trial. The vendor says paid features keep working if you stop paying. It is a cross-platform app, so it looks tidy on the Mac without being native. Beekeeper reports more than 2.5 million downloads.

   Strengths

   • +Simple, uncluttered interface
   • +Free Community edition plus the lowest monthly paid price here
   • +Paid features keep working if you cancel, per the vendor

   Limitations

   • −Not a native Mac app
   • −Indie plan covers one device
   • −Lighter admin tools than DataGrip or Navicat

   SummaryBeekeeper Studio is the best low-cost subscription client for Mac users who value a clean interface. Choose it over DBeaver if clutter bothers you more than breadth.

6. 6

   Sequel Ace

   A free, open source Mac app for MySQL and MariaDB, built as the successor to Sequel Pro.

   8.3overall

   A free, open source Mac app for MySQL and MariaDB, built as the successor to Sequel Pro.

   Best forMac developers who work with MySQL or MariaDB and want a free native app.

   Sequel Ace is the free native Mac client for MySQL and MariaDB, and the project describes itself as the sequel to the long-running Sequel Pro. It runs on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs with macOS 13.5 or later and supports MySQL 5.7 or later and MariaDB 10.0 or later; older releases remain available for older systems. You can write custom queries or narrow table content with the built-in filters, open connections from mysql:// URLs and move saved favorites over from Sequel Pro. A newer addition is a built-in MCP server that lets AI agents such as Claude Code or Cursor query your databases through existing connections; it is off by default, listens only on localhost and stays read-only unless you change that. The app is free on the Mac App Store and open source on GitHub. The limit is scope: it does not handle PostgreSQL, SQLite or other engines, and the project does not publish user counts.

   Strengths

   • +Free and open source with no paid tier
   • +Feels like a Mac app because it is one
   • +Easy move from Sequel Pro

   Limitations

   • −Only MySQL and MariaDB
   • −Needs macOS 13.5 or later for current releases
   • −Community maintained, so support comes through GitHub

   SummarySequel Ace is the best free native client for Mac developers who only need MySQL or MariaDB. Anyone with other engines should pair it with or replace it by TablePlus or DBeaver.

7. 7

   Navicat Premium

   A commercial all-in-one database development suite with a native interface and support for SQL and NoSQL engines.

   8.1overall

   A commercial all-in-one database development suite with a native interface and support for SQL and NoSQL engines.

   Best forTeams that want modeling, sync, backup and BI tools in one paid Mac app.

   Adoption data

   180,000Navicat states that more than 180,000 registered customers in 138 countries have chosen its products.

   Navicat, About Navicat (2026): “over 180,000 registered customers across 7 continents and 138 countries have chosen Navicat”

   Navicat Premium is the full commercial suite in this list. One app connects to MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite, Redis and Snowflake, along with cloud services from AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft and Oracle. Beyond the object designer, data editor and query editor with code insight, it adds data modeling, a BI module, data masking, data generation, data transfer, structure and data synchronization, backup and restore, and automation. The vendor describes the interface as native, and current system requirements cover macOS 14 Sonoma through macOS 27. Licenses are per user and a key can be used on Windows, macOS or Linux, with a maintenance year included on perpetual licenses. The store page fills prices with JavaScript, so we could not record a USD price, but it is the most expensive tool here. Navicat reports more than 180,000 registered customers across 138 countries. Solo developers will pay for many features they never open.

   Strengths

   • +Widest feature set in this list
   • +Supports macOS 14 through macOS 27
   • +Per-user license works across Windows, macOS and Linux

   Limitations

   • −Most expensive option here
   • −USD price not shown in the page as fetched
   • −More tools than a solo developer needs

   SummaryNavicat Premium is the best Mac pick for teams that want modeling, sync and backup in one paid app. Individual developers get better value from TablePlus.

8. 8

   Postico 2

   A native Mac app for PostgreSQL and compatible databases, focused on people who use data daily.

   7.5overall

   A native Mac app for PostgreSQL and compatible databases, focused on people who use data daily.

   Best forMac users who work mainly in PostgreSQL and want a simple native app.

   Postico 2 is a native Mac app for PostgreSQL that targets people who use databases rather than people who administer them: researchers, analysts, app developers and students, in the vendor's words. Click a table and the rows appear; a foreign key picker and a row detail sidebar make data entry easier than in most clients. The query editor works with multiple SQL files in folders, autosaves, opens the same file in several tabs and formats SQL with the built-in pgFormatter. A graphical structure editor shows columns, indexes and constraints together, with a raw DDL view, and you can now edit functions and procedures. Server settings can sync through iCloud or Dropbox, and startup queries can enforce read-only sessions. Licenses are perpetual: $69 for a personal license on up to three devices, $99 per device for companies and $29 for students. It needs macOS 14 or later and does not connect to MySQL or SQLite.

   Strengths

   • +Clean native Mac design aimed at everyday data work
   • +Personal license covers up to 3 of your devices
   • +First-class support for Redshift, Greenplum and CockroachDB

   Limitations

   • −PostgreSQL and compatible engines only
   • −Requires macOS 14 or later
   • −No published user count

   SummaryPostico 2 is the best native Mac app for people who work mainly in PostgreSQL. Developers who need other engines should look at TablePlus.

9. 9

   Querious

   A MySQL client made exclusively for macOS, sold as a one-time license with a year of updates.

   7.5overall

   A MySQL client made exclusively for macOS, sold as a one-time license with a year of updates.

   Best forMac developers who live in MySQL and want editors for every object type without a subscription.

   Querious is a MySQL client made only for macOS, and it shows in the details. The content view has multi-condition filters you can copy as a SELECT statement, multi-column sorting done on the server, conditional highlighting and a vertical editor in the sidebar for wide tables. Foreign key values link straight to related rows. Its main strength is editors for every object type: columns, indexes, keys, triggers, events, functions and procedures all have forms, so you rarely write DDL. Import and export handle SQL, CSV and Tab, including .gz files, and you can duplicate tables or whole databases between servers. A license costs $50 and is not a subscription: you keep the version you bought, get a year of updates, and can renew for $29. One person can use it on a primary and a secondary Mac. Querious 4 is MySQL only, and PostgreSQL support is in the Querious 5 early release.

   Strengths

   • +Made only for macOS, with Dark Mode themes
   • +Cheapest paid license in this list
   • +One license covers a primary and a secondary Mac for one person

   Limitations

   • −Querious 4 targets MySQL and compatible databases only
   • −PostgreSQL support is in the Querious 5 early release
   • −No published user count

   SummaryQuerious is the best paid MySQL client for Mac users who want object editors and a low one-time price. Pick Sequel Ace if free matters more than those editors.

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