# TablePlus Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is TablePlus the right Database solution for you? Explore 34 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/170642/TablePlus/reviews --- TablePlus 4.5 (34) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/170642/TablePlus/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of TablePlus Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.1 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Stanis¿aw Z Backend DeveloperComputer Software, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The build-in custom query interface with auto completion is perfect for running more advanced queries while still offering the ability to export the results into a file.“ October 8, 2022 TA Tim Anthony A CTOInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The product does not scale, so an expensive price is senseless.“ July 14, 2022 RG Raul G Full Stack Developer FreelancerComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I love its user experience, everything is well laid out and designed that it is visually compelling working with this tool.“ February 26, 2021 TA Tim Anthony A CTOInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The price is way too high for a product of this size.“ July 14, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 34 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Tom E. Senior Frontend Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great product, slightly annoying free trial limitations, but worth getting a license" April 8, 2026 5.0 A solid product with great features which are further enhanced with a license. Another bonus is iOS licenses, for PC version owners, are also bundled with the full version. Available for Windows, MacOS & Linux version. Pros TablePlus allows me to connect consistently to my MySQL instances without crashing. I found other Mac based MySQL tools would crash a lot, unexpectedly. I liked the free trial of the product so much, that it made me get a license for the full version. Also the license is a lifetime license. Pricing is good value for money with a basic (single) license at $99, standard at $129 (two seats) Cons The trial version only allows for 2 opened tabs and 2 opened windows at a time. This can be frustrating when trying to view relationships between tables. Switched from [DBeaver](https://www.capterra.com/p/210182/DBeaver/) DBeaver, whilst a good product, crashed on my Mac without warning. Review Source ND Nils D. Web- and Software Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My daily database tool" November 20, 2023 5.0 I like it very much! I use it several times daily. It's easy to use and has a very clear UI. It saves me a lot of time during development of (web-) apps. Pros I love the clean UI and the User Experience. As I started using TablePlus I had problems to manage my data, but with it it's a breeze! Cons It's not so easy to find Plugins on the market. Alternatives considered [phpMyAdmin](https://www.capterra.com/p/244725/phpMyAdmin/)[Sequel Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/234454/Sequel-Pro/)[MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/)[DBeaver](https://www.capterra.com/p/210182/DBeaver/) Reason for choosing TablePlus Price-performance ratio, User Interface, User Experience and future viability where the main points I've compared. TablePlus won. Switched from [Beekeeper](https://www.capterra.com/p/156917/Beekeeper/) It is cheaper and more stable in performance Review Source Nikos M. Full Stack Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not a pro tool. This is a kids toy. Don't spend your money on my opinion if you are a pro" April 30, 2026 1.0 Not a premium tool at all. Is good for students (maybe) but not really good for professional developers. Pros No pros. The tool it was a crap for me. It never worked as it should and came with tone of bugs on my Ubuntu setup. Cons Can't operate with really large files. Features like click to open relationship record not implemented at all Too often the application crashed And more minor issues that a pro software shouldn't have Alternatives considered [Workbench](https://www.capterra.com/p/193953/Workbench/) Reason for choosing TablePlus Because is far more stable on Linux related to TablePlus Switched from [Workbench](https://www.capterra.com/p/193953/Workbench/) I liked to have the option to quick move from one record to another using the relationship IDs but the feature wasn't implemented for Linux. Review Source David B. DevOps Lead Public Relations and Communications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Most flexible database UI for MacOS" September 26, 2020 5.0 Wonderful. Before discovering TablePlus I used a bunch of different database UI tools for various databases but TablePlus allowed me to have a single go-to tool for all of them. Pros Nice and user-friendly UI. Native support for pretty much all the popular databases. Easy to use. Quite powerful freemium functionality so you can try before you buy and might not have to buy at all depending on use-case. Cons Supporting a wide range of databases mean that it's hard to create a cohesive UI experience for all of them. The UI is probably most suited for relational databases like Postgres / MySQL while simple key value stores like Redis might not be as fitting. Switched from [Postico](https://www.capterra.com/p/210531/Postico/) Postico has a nice UI but only supports Postgres. I wanted something that supported other databases such as Redis / MongoDB etc. Review Source Milos B. Team lead Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Modern, fast and easy to use database client" August 19, 2021 5.0 I would recommend TablePlus to anyone looking for solid database client. Pros TablePlus is super easy and intuitive to use, looks good and works without issues. Cons Free version is a bit limited which is annoying but understandable. Switched from [pgAdmin](https://www.capterra.com/p/210772/pgAdmin/) I didn't like the fact that pgAdmin runs as a local server. I was constantly asked to upgrade to newer version. The UI is a bit outdated. Review Source Aris G. Web Developer Consumer Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Sequel Pro of Windows" January 15, 2021 5.0 Managing and maintaining multiple production and local databases without having to worry about passwords or database details using a single and cross-platform database management software. It's easier, faster and more secure than using phpmyadmin or any other software. Pros The connection manager is the best of all features because I can group and color my connections based on the relevance and the use, for example group by customer, by server, by production or debugging etc. I like the fact that I can preview the SQL before I execute it, because some times I need to edit the code or copy it for multiple use. The fact that before I apply changes (which are highlighted too) I need to commit them makes me feel more secure. And I can even switch safe modes, e.g. asking for password to commit the changes. There are many times that I make changes by mistake and some are irreversible. The tabs make my work easier and faster because I can watch and compare my data switching tabs back and forth. I like the history tab where I can browser previous commands. Also I can save queries as favorites to reuse them and organize them into folders. Cons I cannot really point anything. I've noticed only some short freezes when there is a problem with a remote connection. Other than that it's great! Review Source Giuseppe N. Software Engineer Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to use and best performance compared to some competitor" April 13, 2022 4.0 Pros Has a easy to use interface, and power backup and restore function. I migrate from another competitor software that are more expensive but has a lot of bugs. I’m very satisfied!! Cons Db performance analysis features such as MySQL workbench would be useful. I would improve the filter interface on tables. Review Source Renato F. Software developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Beautiful and full of features" November 16, 2022 5.0 Pros It's UI and all the features available. It's simple to understand what I'm doing and the keyboard shortcuts are also really nice Cons To be honest, nothing so far. I still need to use more to check more advanced features that I still didn't need with TablePlus Review Source Caleb K. Site Reliability Engineer Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Database GUI" February 8, 2022 5.0 When I'm learning a new database platform, or fine tuning a query, TablePlus has been an indispensable tool to quickly iterate through ideas and solutions. Pros This is the easiest database client GUI I have ever used, configuration is easy, the controls are straight forward, and it handles all the different platforms that you might be using. Cons The free plan can be constricting depending on how much work you need to do and the license is a bit pricey. At least it's a one-time purchase and not a subscription. Review Source VS Vivek S. Software engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Lacking features" July 3, 2022 4.0 My experience with Tableplus is great for running queries and managing databses although it lacks many other features. Table-plus gracefully handles queries with large volume of data Pros The user interface of Tableplus has been great. The mode to switch between dark and light mode is very helpful and less strain for the eyes Cons Tableplus lacks a lot of feature, such as creating entity relation diagram, creating database schemas etc. And tableplus cost is on the higher side Review Source AC Alejandro C. Network Specialist Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to use DB Management Software" August 1, 2018 4.0 Pros I enjoy very much the SQL Editor, it's great for doing test, and the software itself it's pretty easy to use and customizable. Cons Not much to complain about, every now and then you might get a little bug but the developer team and the support service is very good. Review Source iO iyalekhue O. Student Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "software has been wonderful" July 4, 2018 4.0 Pros the best part about this software is that TablePlus works with many RDBMS. The software is relatively also easy to use. Cons i really don't have anything i do not like about the software, but there is still room for improvements. Review Source TS Thomas S. Co-Founder Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "TablePlus: effortless database management!" March 8, 2025 4.0 Great database management tools and user friendly Pros It provides the features and an interface for administrators and developers Cons I might say the scalability linked to big data Review Source KN Kiril N. Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "TablePlus – Fast and User-Friendly Database Management" February 9, 2025 4.0 TablePlus is a fast and sleek database tool but the paid plain is too expensive. Pros Multi-database support – Works with MySQL, PostgreSQ, Redis and more. Cons Limited free version – Many features require a license. Annoying limitation in free version. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Backend Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best GUI client for databases" October 8, 2022 5.0 Pros It's simple, fast and just works. It offers everything you would expect in terms of searching, browsing, creating and editing rows in your database. The build-in custom query interface with auto completion is perfect for running more advanced queries while still offering the ability to export the results into a file. The fact that there is a native version for each platform means that it's fast and doesn't use an unnecessary amount of resources. Cons The Linux version is unfortunately still in alpha stage and has been for years. Although it works fine, it doesn't offer all of the features that the Windows and Mac OS versions offer. Review Source LL Logan L. data scientist Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "looks pretty but can't trust for my job" March 26, 2020 2.0 I only used this app in the first place because I hate how cluttered and ugly other apps, like data grip, are. At first I tested Tableplus on a local database and everything was awesome. I thought I had found my new sql editor and I was thrilled because this interface looks fantastic. However, when it came time to do actual work, this software is undoubtedly a pretender and not a contender. Or at this time, at least (March 2020). See reasons in the con section. Hopefully they figure it out, because they're on the right track visually, but I don't understand how other reviewers can reasonably give this software three stars given its limitations Pros \- very aesthetically pleasing - query history is helpful - works well with local databases Cons when interacting with non-local databases: - all windows will randomly close. that is, even when my cpu is running fine and has more than plenty of memory, and other applications have no problems at all - regardless of database, I rarely have the ability to kill a query. during times when I somehow do have the option to kill a query, it will take many minutes to 'load' the query before you have the option of killing it. making it pointless. - they have only one person to contact for support, \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\], and he just doesn't have an answer for things that are very reasonably considered to be basic features in other sql clients (like why it works for me to \*near instantly\* kill queries with literally any other software (data grip, postico, etc) that I've downloaded) - they thought it was best not to include the file name in the ribbon of an open file, making it hard to edit multiple things at once - you can't create a new scratch within the same workspace without first opening up the left window pane to reveal the button to do so - other bs that makes it very easy to overlook the visual appeal of this gui Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Computer Science Student Investment Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simple DB Management tool for MySQL" June 26, 2022 5.0 I switched from MySQL Workbench to TablePlus to be using the same software as the rest of my development team, and the transition was pretty much seemless. Both are great tools for MySQL DBs Pros Setting up database access was very easy and simple. TablePlus allows for multiple tabs and remembers your querying tabs between sessions. Cons The Process List is a little hidden and less helpful than with MySQL Workbench Review Source AK Austin K. Software Engineer Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I use at home, at work, and at coffee shops" October 2, 2019 5.0 Table plus makes development faster with it's well thought out UX for quick SQL queries and table visualization. It's an amazing tool to ramp up a junior on the fullstack as they have a better understanding of the data flow as they are developing. It's also a great means of managing in production data in case there is some sort of bug or issue from a poorly formatted column. Pros It's dead simple to use and to connect your databases. It's disgustingly cheap for how much they offer you in terms of features. It also took SQL db visualizers out of the 1990's as it looks modern and the UX was well thought out. There's no reason why visualizers need to look like they're made in Windows 98 anymore lol. Amazing quality software with equally amazing customer support via email, they have always responded within 24 hours. Cons They wouldn't send me a shirt after I've told them I've gotten them licenses into the last two companies I've worked for :) Reason for choosing TablePlus none Review Source aJ amey J. Lead Architect Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent database tool for Mac users" September 22, 2022 4.0 I'm using TablePlus to see the sql database for my iOS simulator application. I experimented with a lot of online tools before TablePlus. But among them, this is the best tool I've ever used. Pros Very Easy to handle and Light weighted ! Despite lacking many other features, Tableplus has worked well for me when it comes to organising databases and running queries. Large-volume queries are smoothly handled. Excellent tool for any iOS app developers. On the SQLite DB, queries are simple to run. Data visualisation is very user-friendly. Cons Nothing to complaint about except UI and Features. UI needs to be improved little bit as compared to Sqlite Manager. Trial version is having limited set of features - Limited tabs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Associate Product Manager Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to use" December 5, 2019 4.0 Easy to run queries and read the results. Much better than most other free query platforms out there. Pros Easy to use overall. Nice UI for viewing table and schema contents, much better than other services I've used before. Can have multiple tabs open which is useful when writing complicated queries. Identifies the exact place that a query error occurs, which saves a ton of time. Cons Wish you got more tabs in the free version, but I might pay to upgrade soon now that I've tried it out for over a year. Review Source MB Matej B. Web developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not only MySQL visual editor" June 20, 2021 5.0 I hated the free tier as it was really limiting but paid plan works great. Pros It has a great autocomplete for SQL query and can manage migration really well. I also like a backup system I can use before doing a dig into a database to make sure I don't end up without data. Cons The free tier was really annoying to use. Also, I miss some shortcuts to switch between tabs on big projects. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Nice User Interface!" September 2, 2019 4.0 I enjoy writing the queries using this editor. Pros I like the user interface of the table plus the most. It's very simple and elegant and user-driven UI. It helps me write the queries with lot of fun. Also, apply the integrated filters. Cons It can be made open source, we have to buy the licensed version to make use of most of this software. Review Source TAA Tim Anthony A. CTO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I love it, but..." July 14, 2022 5.0 Very great, use it everyday, the price was very unpleasant, but I still bought it Pros Great software Runs smoothly on macOS, everything about the software is great! Cons The price is way too high for a product of this size. The product does not scale, so an expensive price is senseless. There is one year of updates after paying almost 100 dollars, after that you can renew in order to update the software... Horrible pricing structure. Reason for choosing TablePlus It works perfectly fine Review Source TO Timothy O. Founder Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best database management tool for MacOS" November 1, 2020 5.0 I needed a quality database management tool for Postgres for MacOS, and I got that with TablePlus. Even there are free tools out there (note: TablePlus does have a trial edition), TablePlus is worth paying for. Pros The GUI, the ability to split window panes, and the intuitive way to change data/table structure are all great. On top of that, the dark mode is very helpful. Cons Even though I have updates selected to happen automatically, they rarely work as such, i.e. I have to manually check for updates. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CEO & co-founder Internet Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great SequelPro alternative" December 11, 2018 5.0 Full-featured and fast MySQL (and more) administration tool! Pros TablePlus is a great MySQL administration tool. We used to use the free Sequel Pro, but it crashes on Macos Mojave and so we looked for an alternative. TablePlus seems to do the job perfectly and is much faster than SequelPro. After playing with the free version for 15 minutes, it was a no-brainer to purchase the full version. It's good to know that by paying we can help the developers to maintain and improve the software. The SSH tunnel option in TablePlus is an awesome feature, as I no longer have to do it manually on the command line myself. Cons So far, it seems to do everything well (after it having used for a day) Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Database](https://www.capterra.com/database-management-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.