Free, open-source alternatives to TablePlus
Database client for macOS and Windows. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of TablePlus, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
CloudBeaverBest match
Manage databases, supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite and more. A web/hosted version of DBeaver.
Adminer
Database management in a single PHP file. Available for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL, Oracle, Elasticsearch, MongoDB and others.
LibreDB Studio
Browser-based SQL IDE for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse, DuckDB and more, with SSO, audit trail, ER diagrams and optional AI assistance on your own model key (alternative to DataGrip, DBeaver, CloudBeaver).
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CloudBeaver | 5,193 | Apache-2.0 | Docker | |
| Adminer | 7,918 | Apache-2.0, GPL-2.0 | PHP | |
| LibreDB Studio | 1,195 | MIT | Docker, Kubernetes |
Why replace TablePlus?
TablePlus works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to TablePlus?
CloudBeaver is the closest open-source replacement for TablePlus in our list. Adminer and LibreDB Studio are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to TablePlus?
Yes. All 3 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.