Best TablePlus alternatives in 2026
These are the 2 closest tools to TablePlus that we track, ordered by what they cost to start. Each entry says how its pricing differs from TablePlus's — based on the numbers we hold, not on who pays us. We do not publish a quality score, because we do not have one we can stand behind.
Of the 2 alternatives on this page, 1 publish a price we could verify. The cheapest paid step among them is DataGrip at $20/user/mo, against $79/user/mo for TablePlus — $59 less per month.
Why people leave TablePlus
- Free version limits open tabs
- One-off licence covers only a major version
- Fewer advanced features than heavier clients
These are the drawbacks listed in our own TablePlus review — not complaints we invented for this page.
- DBeaver
Universal database client.
vs TablePlus: priced differently (Free tier vs Free tier).
Why switch to DBeaver
- Connects to almost any database
- Free community edition is genuinely capable
What you give up
- Java-based interface feels heavy
Best for: Anyone who works across more than one kind of database.
- DataGrip
JetBrains database IDE, licensed per user.
vs TablePlus: cheaper to start ($20/user/mo vs $79/user/mo).
First paid step: JetBrains AI Pro is a separate add-on at US at $20/user/mo
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