QuackDB and DB Browser for SQLite
DB Browser for SQLite is an open source visual tool for creating, designing and editing SQLite database files. 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
DB Browser for SQLitemacOS, Windows and Linux
Built with
QuackDBSwift, SwiftUI and AppKit
DB Browser for SQLiteQt, a cross-platform toolkit
Databases
QuackDBSQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Supabase
DB Browser for SQLiteSQLite
Focus
QuackDBOne workspace for several engines, with notebooks and a schema diagram
DB Browser for SQLiteCreating and editing SQLite files
Licensing
QuackDBComing soon to the Mac App Store; the previous version is free
DB Browser for SQLiteOpen source and free
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
DB Browser for SQLite, runs on
- macOS: Supported
- Windows: Supported
- Linux: Supported
DB Browser for SQLite, databases
- SQLite: Supported
- PostgreSQL: Not supported
- MySQL: Not supported
- SQL Server: Not supported
- Supabase: Not 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 DB Browser for SQLite if
- You only work with SQLite files and want a free, open source tool.
- You use Windows or Linux as well as macOS.
- You already use it and it fits your workflow.
Choose QuackDB if
- You want a native Mac app to open a SQLite file, browse its tables and edit rows.
- You also connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server or Supabase.
- You want pending changes you can review and a history you can undo.
Information about DB Browser for SQLite comes from publicly available descriptions and may change. Check the vendor's website for current details. Reviewed October 2026.