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Navicat Premium vs TablePlus
Both stand on database client software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Pick Navicat Premium when one desktop application must cover many databases and a broad set of development, migration, maintenance, and collaboration tasks. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or a lower listed perpetual price.
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Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+1
TablePlus combines broad database support with inline editing and a feature-rich SQL editor. Its free limits and one-year update term are important when choosing between the free offering and paid licenses.
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| Navicat Premium | TablePlus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Enterprise Perpetual License: $1,299 per license, paid once | Team: $79 per seat, paid once |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | navicat.com | tableplus.com |
| On database client software | #23 of 53 | #27 of 53 |
Navicat Premium: what it does well
- Supports nine named database systems
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Includes visual query builder and query history
- Offers backup, restore, import, and export
- Provides data masking and synchronization
What to know first
- The free Navicat Premium Lite version covers only the core features for basic database work
- Perpetual licenses start at $1,299, paid once
- Non-commercial licenses require eligibility verification
- Linux installation uses AppImage or Flatpak downloads
TablePlus: what it does well
- Supports many relational and NoSQL databases
- Inline editing for data and structures
- SQL editor includes history and autocomplete
- Direct end-to-end encrypted connections
- Free plan and trial available
What to know first
- Free trial limits tabs and windows
- Filters unavailable in free Windows version
- License upgrades require renewal after one year
- No visual query builder
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