What databases does QuackDB support?

QuackDB supports SQLite, PostgreSQL (including Supabase), MySQL, and SQL Server on Mac.

Is QuackDB a free SQL client?

Yes. QuackDB has a free tier with unlimited connections and core SQL editing features. No credit card is required to download.

Is my database data secure with QuackDB?

QuackDB is local-first. Your databases stay on your machine. Credentials use macOS Keychain. See the Privacy Policy at quackdb.app/privacy.

How does QuackDB compare to TablePlus or DBeaver?

See side-by-side guides at quackdb.app/compare for DataGrip, DBeaver, TablePlus, and Beekeeper Studio.

QuackDB - Best Free SQL Client for Mac

QuackDB is the best free SQL client, SQL file viewer, and SQL query builder for Mac. Native macOS app to connect to SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and Supabase databases. No account required.

Free SQL File Viewer for Mac

Open and view SQLite database files (.db, .sqlite, .sqlite3) directly on your Mac. Browse tables, view data in a grid, run SQL queries, and export results. QuackDB is the best free SQL file viewer for macOS.

SQL Query Builder for Mac

Write and execute SQL queries with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and query history. QuackDB is a powerful SQL editor and query builder that works with SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server.

Features

Free SQL client - no account required
SQL file viewer for Mac - open .db and .sqlite files
SQL query builder with syntax highlighting
Unlimited database connections
Connect to SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server
Works with Supabase
Visual schema designer with ER diagrams
Data grid with inline editing
Git-style change tracking
Export to CSV, JSON, SQL, Markdown, PDF
Mac SQL tool for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel

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Download QuackDB free for Mac. No credit card required. Pro plans available from $9.99/month.

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Why QuackDB?

QuackDB is a free alternative to TablePlus and DBeaver. Built for developers who need a fast, lightweight SQL file viewer, SQL editor, and database client for Mac. Simple, focused, and free.

Native vs Electron

QuackDB vs Beekeeper Studio

Beekeeper Studio is a popular cross-platform SQL client with a generous free tier. QuackDB is a native macOS app built for developers who want speed, low memory use, and a focused workflow without running another Electron shell.

Native Performance

QuackDB is a native macOS app. Beekeeper Studio is built on Electron, which adds baseline memory and startup overhead.

Focused SQL Stack

QuackDB targets SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and Supabase. Beekeeper adds Redis, Cassandra, and more at the cost of complexity.

Local-First Workflow

QuackDB keeps credentials on your Mac with no cloud workspace requirement. Beekeeper pushes team and cloud features on paid plans.

Feature Comparison

QuackDB vs Beekeeper Studio for Mac developers

Feature

QuackDB

Beekeeper

SQL Autocomplete

Syntax Highlighting

SQLite Support

PostgreSQL Support

MySQL Support

SQL Server Support

Native macOS App(Electron)

Apple Silicon Optimized

Visual Data Editor

ER Diagram

Query History

Export to CSV/JSON/SQL/PDF

Unlimited Tabs (Free)

SSH Tunneling

Redis / NoSQL Clients

Open Source Core

Cloud Workspace Sync(Paid plans)

QuackDB

$0 /forever

Native macOS (not Electron)
Unlimited tabs on free tier
ER diagrams and visual editing
Credentials stay on your Mac

Beekeeper Studio

$0 community edition

Cross-platform (Mac, Windows, Linux)
Open source core
Redis and additional drivers
Electron baseline memory use

QuackDB vs Beekeeper Studio: Which should you choose?

Beekeeper Studio is a strong choice if you need one app across Mac, Windows, and Linux, want open source, or regularly connect to Redis and other non-SQL stores alongside PostgreSQL and MySQL.

QuackDB fits Mac-first developers who prioritize native performance, a smaller memory footprint, and a workflow centered on SQL databases without Electron overhead. If your day is SQLite files, local Postgres, and Supabase projects, QuackDB stays out of the way.

When to choose QuackDB

You work primarily on macOS and want a native app
You care about launch time and RAM on Apple Silicon
Your stack is SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
You prefer local credential storage without cloud sync upsells

When Beekeeper might be better

You need Windows or Linux alongside Mac
You want Redis, Cassandra, or other non-SQL clients in one tool
Open source and self-hosting matter more than native Mac integration

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