The best PostgreSQL GUI for Mac
Five good options, what each does best, and how to pick.
There is no single best PostgreSQL client for everyone. The right one depends on whether you only use PostgreSQL, how many other databases you touch, whether you want a native app, and how much you want to spend. This guide is written by the makers of SQLPro for Postgres, so we list it first and say plainly where the others are the better choice.
Quick picks
| If you want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A native app focused on PostgreSQL, with iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows apps included | SQLPro for Postgres |
| One native tool for many database types | TablePlus |
| The broadest database support, free and open source (Community edition) | DBeaver |
| Free, open-source PostgreSQL administration | pgAdmin |
| Scripting and quick checks in the terminal | psql |
Compared November 2026 from each vendor's public information. Features and pricing change, so check their sites before you decide.
1. SQLPro for Postgres
Best for: people who mainly use PostgreSQL and want a native Mac app that also works on their phone.
It is a native macOS app (macOS 14 or later) with a SQL editor that autocompletes tables and columns, an editable data grid that shows the SQL before it runs, a visual table designer, and connections over SSH or SSL. It works with Amazon RDS, Azure, Google Cloud SQL, Heroku, Supabase and Neon. Monthly and Yearly plans include the Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android apps. It is free to try with a built-in sample database, and plans bought on this site have a 30-day money-back guarantee. It is closed source, and it does not cover other database engines. See the home page or pricing.
2. TablePlus
Best for: people who work across several database types and want a native, quick app.
TablePlus supports many databases, runs on macOS, Windows and Linux, and has a free tier with limits and a paid license. If you use PostgreSQL alongside MySQL, SQLite or others, one tool for all of them is convenient. See the side-by-side comparison.
3. DBeaver
Best for: people who need the widest database coverage, or who want a free, open-source tool.
DBeaver supports dozens of database types and its Community edition is free and open source. It is built on Java, so it uses more memory and feels heavier than a native app, but it is hard to beat for breadth.
4. pgAdmin
Best for: PostgreSQL administration, at no cost.
pgAdmin is the long-standing free, open-source administration tool for PostgreSQL. It goes deep on server management. Many people pair it with a lighter client for everyday querying.
5. psql
Best for: scripts, servers and quick checks.
psql is the command-line client that ships with PostgreSQL. It is free, it is everywhere PostgreSQL is installed, and it is the right tool for automation. It is not a visual tool, so many developers use it next to a graphical client.
How to choose
- Only PostgreSQL, and you like native apps: SQLPro for Postgres.
- Several database types in one native app: TablePlus.
- Many databases, free, or Linux: DBeaver.
- Server administration on a budget of zero: pgAdmin.
- Anything you want to script: psql.
Most of these have a free way to try them, so the quickest test is to connect each to a copy of your own database for an hour. You can see SQLPro for Postgres pricing or download the app below.