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Indie alternatives to Navicat
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Navicat does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beekeeper Studio | Free plan | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| DbGate | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Mac, Windows, Linux, Web, Self-hosted |
| TablePlus | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS |
The alternatives
1. Beekeeper Studio
Open-source SQL editor and database manager
Beekeeper Studio is a cross-platform SQL editor and database GUI for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server and more, with a free community edition.
Free plan · Mac, Windows, Linux · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Navicat?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Beekeeper Studio, DbGate and TablePlus.
Is there an open-source alternative to Navicat?
Beekeeper Studio and DbGate are open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Navicat?
Yes: DbGate can run on your own server.
Which Navicat alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On iPhone and iPad: TablePlus. On the web: DbGate.
What makes these alternatives to Navicat “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Navicat.
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