Our verdict: TablePlus is a clean, quick database client for people who want to browse and edit data without a heavy IDE. The free trial never expires but allows only two tabs and two windows, which gets tight fast. The $99 license is per device, so it costs more than it first seems if you use several PCs.
About TablePlus
TablePlus connects to relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQLite and to several others, with a spreadsheet-like data grid, a query editor and a structure view. The Windows version is a native .NET app, separate from the macOS one, and requires .NET Framework 4.8.
The free version has no time limit but is restricted to 2 open tabs and 2 windows, and advanced filters are not available in the free Windows version. The Basic license costs $99 once for 1 device with 1 year of updates; after that the app keeps working and renewal for updates costs $59. No account or card is needed to use the free version.
What it does well
- Multiple databases. MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite and other relational databases in one app.
- Data grid. Browse, filter and edit rows inline and commit changes when ready.
- Query editor. SQL editor with syntax highlighting and results in tabs.
- Structure editor. Changes tables, columns and indexes through a form view.
- Secure connections. Connects over SSH tunnels and TLS.
Who it is for
Good fit
Developers who want a fast, simple GUI for everyday database browsing and edits.
Look elsewhere
People who need a free full-featured client or advanced SQL refactoring; DBeaver and DataGrip do more.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Clean, fast native interface
- Free version never expires
- One-time license, keeps working after updates end
- SSH tunnel support built in
Cons
- Free version limited to 2 tabs and 2 windows
- $99 license covers only one device
- Windows version lags behind the macOS version in features
How to install TablePlus
Download the Windows installer from tableplus.com; no account is needed. Install .NET Framework 4.8 if Windows asks for it. The app starts in free mode with the tab and window limits; enter a license key to remove them.
Questions about TablePlus
Is TablePlus free?
Partly. The free version has no time limit and needs no account, but it is limited to 2 tabs and 2 windows and lacks advanced filters on Windows. A license costs $99 once for one device.
What happens after the 1 year of updates?
You can keep using TablePlus without limits. Renewing for another year of updates costs $59.
Can I use one license on two PCs?
The Basic license covers 1 device. The Standard license covers 2 devices.
