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PgDeck vs TablePlus
PgDeck vs TablePlus for Postgres users.
These two are the closest match in this comparison set: both are native desktop clients, both are paid, and both care about interface quality. The real differences are engine coverage, how each one handles an edit, and what the free version lets you do.
Short answer: Choose TablePlus if you connect to MySQL, SQLite, Redis, or SQL Server alongside Postgres and want one polished native app for all of them. Choose PgDeck if PostgreSQL is the only engine you use and you want edits staged as a reviewable set before commit, plus a free tier that stays usable rather than a trial that limits open tabs.
Why developers use PgDeck
PgDeck is shaped around PostgreSQL tasks that happen every day: connect, inspect, filter, edit, query, manage structure, copy, and export.
PostgreSQL-first schema and table workflow
Encrypted saved connection passwords
Advanced filters and global table search
Staged row editing with explicit commits
Exports as CSV, JSON, and SQL INSERT statements
Comparing PgDeck with TablePlus
PgDeck is an independent PostgreSQL desktop client. This page compares PgDeck with TablePlus to help developers understand differences in workflow, interface, and product focus.
PgDeck is centered specifically on PostgreSQL workflows.
PgDeck stages visual row edits before commit so pending changes stay explicit.
PgDeck brings schema browsing, SQL tabs, filters, structure tools, and exports into one Postgres-focused workspace.
| PgDeck | TablePlus | |
|---|---|---|
| Databases supported | PostgreSQL only | Multiple engines |
| Built as | Native desktop app | Native desktop app |
| Free version | Free tier, ongoing | Trial with open-tab limit |
| Licence model | Subscription or one-time | One-time, paid upgrades |
| Edits staged and reviewed before commit | Yes | Partial |
| Multi-tab SQL editor | Yes | Yes |
| Query history and saved queries | Yes | Yes |
| ERD relationship diagram | Yes | No |
| Backup and restore (pg_dump / pg_restore) | Yes | No |
| SSH tunnel connections | Yes | Yes |
| Windows, macOS and Linux builds | Yes | Yes |
| Interface tuned for one engine | Yes | No |
Compared against TablePlus as of September 2026. TablePlus is commercial software; its trial terms and feature set are set by its vendor and may have changed. PgDeck is not affiliated with TablePlus.
Schema and data grid
Browse schemas and tables, search the table list, pin favorites, filter rows, sort columns, resize columns, and paginate results.
SQL workspace
Run SELECT and non-SELECT statements from multi-tab SQL editors with syntax highlighting and interactive query results.
Staged editing
Edit cells, add rows, duplicate rows, set NULL, stage deletes, review pending changes, and commit everything in one transaction.
One engine versus several
TablePlus covers PostgreSQL alongside MySQL, SQLite, Redis, SQL Server and more, which is exactly what you want if your stack has a cache and a legacy MySQL database next to the Postgres one. The cost is that no single engine drives the design. PgDeck supports one engine, so a boolean filter, a JSONB value, an ILIKE search, and the column inspector are all built for PostgreSQL rather than generalised across engines.
The free version is the real difference
TablePlus is trialware: the unlicensed version limits how many tabs you can keep open, which is a prompt to buy rather than a tier to work in. PgDeck's free tier is a tier — two saved connections, schema browsing, filters, a basic SQL editor, and CSV/JSON export, with no tab limits and no expiry — and a separate 30-day Pro trial that needs no card and no signup. If you want to evaluate a client over a few real weeks, that matters more than a feature row.
What PgDeck adds that TablePlus does not
An ERD relationship diagram generated from your foreign keys, and backup and restore with pg_dump and pg_restore bundled so you do not need a separate PostgreSQL install on the machine. Both are Postgres-specific features that a multi-engine client has less reason to build.
Paying once versus paying monthly
TablePlus sells a one-time licence covering a version window, with paid upgrades after it. PgDeck offers $6/month, $59/year, or $99 once, so you can pick the same one-time shape if you prefer it. Neither model is better; pick the one that matches how your team buys software.
Related PostgreSQL guides
More on choosing, comparing, and running a PostgreSQL desktop client.
What is the difference between PgDeck and TablePlus?
TablePlus is a polished native client covering several database engines, sold as a one-time licence with a tab-limited trial. PgDeck is a native client for PostgreSQL only, with a free tier, staged edits reviewed as one set before commit, an ERD diagram, and bundled pg_dump backup and restore.
Is PgDeck a TablePlus alternative?
For PostgreSQL work, yes. If you also open MySQL, SQLite, Redis, or SQL Server, PgDeck is not a replacement — it connects to PostgreSQL and nothing else.
Is PgDeck cheaper than TablePlus?
PgDeck is $6/month, $59/year, or $99 once, and has a free tier that does not expire. TablePlus prices a one-time licence with paid upgrades. Compare the one-time figures directly, and factor in that PgDeck's free tier remains usable if you only need a couple of connections.
Does PgDeck support Windows, macOS, and Linux?
Yes. PgDeck ships a Windows installer, a macOS disk image, and a Linux AppImage.
Does TablePlus have an ERD diagram?
Not at the time of writing. PgDeck generates an ERD from the foreign keys in your schema as part of the Pro plan.
PgDeck is not affiliated with pgAdmin, DBeaver, TablePlus, DataGrip, Beekeeper Studio, or their respective owners. All product names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. Comparisons describe each tool as we understand it at the date noted on the table; if something here is out of date, tell us and we will correct it.