QuackDB and pgAdmin
pgAdmin is the open source administration and development platform for PostgreSQL, available as a desktop or web application. 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
pgAdminmacOS, Windows and Linux
Built with
QuackDBSwift, SwiftUI and AppKit
pgAdminA web interface served by a Python application
Databases
QuackDBSQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Supabase
pgAdminPostgreSQL
Focus
QuackDBBrowsing, querying and editing data across engines
pgAdminAdministering and developing PostgreSQL servers
Licensing
QuackDBComing soon to the Mac App Store; the previous version is free
pgAdminOpen source
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
pgAdmin, runs on
- macOS: Supported
- Windows: Supported
- Linux: Supported
pgAdmin, databases
- SQLite: Not supported
- PostgreSQL: Supported
- MySQL: Not supported
- SQL Server: Not 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 pgAdmin if
- You administer PostgreSQL servers and want the tooling built for that job.
- You need an open source tool, or one that runs on Windows or Linux.
- You only ever use PostgreSQL.
Choose QuackDB if
- You want a native Mac application for browsing, querying and editing PostgreSQL data.
- You also work with SQLite, MySQL, SQL Server or Supabase and want one workspace.
- You want to review pending edits and undo a committed change from the history.
Information about pgAdmin comes from publicly available descriptions and may change. Check the vendor's website for current details. Reviewed October 2026.