Best indie Mac apps for

Database Client

Database clients help developers inspect data, run SQL, and manage local or production databases.

Our pick

TablePlus

Native database client for many databases.

Best for
Multi-database client
Mac support
Mac + other desktops
Free option
Yes
One-time purchase
Yes
Made by
TablePlus

A fast native database GUI for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Redis, SQL Server, and more.

Best free option

Sequel Ace

Free MySQL and MariaDB client.

Best for
Free MySQL client
Mac support
Mac
Free option
Yes
One-time purchase
No
Made by
Open source

An open-source Mac database client for MySQL and MariaDB workflows.

Power pick

Postico

PostgreSQL client for Mac.

Best for
Postgres client
Mac support
Mac
Free option
No
One-time purchase
Yes
Made by
Egger Apps

A friendly native PostgreSQL client for browsing, querying, editing, and inspecting databases.

Lightweight pick

Base

SQLite database editor.

Best for
SQLite editor
Mac support
Mac
Free option
No
One-time purchase
Yes
Made by
Menial

A focused Mac app for browsing, editing, and managing SQLite databases.

Alternative

DB Browser for SQLite

Free SQLite database browser.

Best for
Free SQLite browser
Mac support
Mac + other desktops
Free option
Yes
One-time purchase
No
Made by
Open source

A free open-source utility for creating, browsing, and editing SQLite database files.