QuackDB and TablePlus
TablePlus is a native database client for macOS and other platforms, with a focus on a clean interface and a wide set of supported databases. 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
TablePlusmacOS and other platforms
Built with
QuackDBSwift, SwiftUI and AppKit
TablePlusNative application
Databases
QuackDBSQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Supabase
TablePlusA wide set of relational and other engines
Schema view
QuackDBEntity relationship diagram built from foreign keys
TablePlusTable and structure views
Licensing
QuackDBAvailable on the Mac App Store; the previous version is free
TablePlusCommercial product with a free evaluation
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
TablePlus, runs on
- macOS: Supported
- Windows: Supported
- Linux: Beta
TablePlus, 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 TablePlus if
- You need to connect to a database engine QuackDB does not list.
- You also work on other operating systems.
- You already use it and it fits your workflow.
Choose QuackDB if
- You want a diagram of how your tables relate, built from your database.
- You work only on a Mac and use one of the five supported engines.
- You want the same sidebar, editor and grid for every connection.
Information about TablePlus comes from publicly available descriptions and may change. Check the vendor's website for current details. Reviewed October 2026.