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

Download Free SQL Client

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.

Docs/Database Connections

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SQLite

Connect to local SQLite database files

SQLite databases are stored as single files on your computer. QuackDB uses native C++ bindings (better-sqlite3) for maximum performance.

Supported File Extensions

.db.sqlite.sqlite3

Connection Options

Option	Description
Path	Path to your database file
Read-only	Open in read-only mode (optional)

Supported Features

WAL mode for concurrent access

In-memory databases

FTS (Full-Text Search)

JSON1 extension

Attached databases

R-Tree indexes

Note: SQLite supports only one write operation at a time. QuackDB uses WAL mode to improve concurrent read performance.

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