Looking for a pgAdmin alternative?
QueryDeck is a native macOS database client built with Swift, supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, and Redis. $79 one-time, all your Macs, no subscription. Here's why developers are switching from pgAdmin.
pgAdmin is the right call when:
- You need full PostgreSQL admin: roles, backups, replication, server-side procedural debugging. pgAdmin is the reference admin tool, not a query client.
- You administer remote servers without a Mac in front of you. pgAdmin runs in a browser; QueryDeck is a Mac app.
- You want free and open-source, with the official PostgreSQL project's backing.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Pricing pulled from pgAdmin's public pricing page.
Runs in a browser, not a native desktop app.
Clunky UI that feels dated compared to native apps.
PostgreSQL only, with no MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, or Redis.
AI features require manual LLM provider setup (API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, or local Ollama).
No native keyboard-first workflow.
Native macOS app, not a browser tab.
Modern, clean interface with keyboard shortcuts.
Five databases, not just PostgreSQL.
Simpler AI setup with BYO key, no server configuration needed.
Sub-second launch, minimal resource usage.
Free
open-source
Free / open-source
$79
one-time · all your Macs
No subscription. Ever.
See a feature-by-feature breakdown of QueryDeck vs pgAdmin.
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