QuackDB and DataGrip
DataGrip is a commercial database IDE from JetBrains, built for deep SQL development across many database engines. QuackDB is a native macOS database client for SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server and Supabase. Choosing a database client is a bet on how you will spend many hours a week, so this page sets out honestly where the two differ and who each one suits.
At a glance
Platform
QuackDBmacOS only
DataGripmacOS, Windows and Linux
Built with
QuackDBSwift, SwiftUI and AppKit
DataGripJetBrains IDE platform (Java)
Databases
QuackDBSQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Supabase
DataGripA wide range of relational and some other engines
Focus
QuackDBA consistent workspace for browsing, querying and editing
DataGripSQL development with code analysis and refactoring
Licensing
QuackDBAvailable on the Mac App Store; the previous version is free
DataGripCommercial product from JetBrains
Platforms and databases side by side
QuackDB, runs on
- macOS: Supported
- Windows: Not supported
- Linux: Not supported
QuackDB, databases
- SQLite: Supported
- PostgreSQL: Supported
- MySQL: Supported
- SQL Server: Supported
- Supabase: Supported
DataGrip, runs on
- macOS: Supported
- Windows: Supported
- Linux: Supported
DataGrip, databases
- SQLite: Supported
- PostgreSQL: Supported
- MySQL: Supported
- SQL Server: Supported
- Supabase: Supported
Filled means supported. A crossed out name means the tool does not list that platform or engine. Supabase is PostgreSQL underneath. Based on each vendor's public description.
Choose DataGrip if
- You need an IDE with code analysis, refactoring and version control integration for SQL.
- You work across Windows, Linux and macOS.
- You need support for a database engine QuackDB does not list.
Choose QuackDB if
- You work on a Mac and want an application that looks and behaves like one.
- Your day-to-day work is browsing schemas, running queries and editing data.
- You use one of the five supported engines and want a single, simple workspace.
Information about DataGrip comes from publicly available descriptions and may change. Check the vendor's website for current details. Reviewed October 2026.