pgen vs TablePro
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
pgen
6.0PostgreSQL client
TablePro
8.0Native database client for many database types
| Metric | pgen | TablePro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 12 | 682 |
| 90-day Installs | 119 | 2.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 119 | 3.6K |
| Version | 1.15.1 | 0.55.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 671 |
| GitHub Forks | — | 54 |
| Open Issues | — | 12 |
| License | — | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | May 19, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
Reviews
pgen
Pgen is a dedicated PostgreSQL client designed for macOS users, offering auto-updates and ease of installation via Homebrew. It targets developers and database administrators, providing a user-friendly interface for PostgreSQL tasks.
Pgen serves as a graphical user interface for interacting with PostgreSQL databases, facilitating querying and management.
Pros
- + Dedicated PostgreSQL client with auto-update feature
- + Ease of installation via Homebrew cask
- + Graphical user interface for macOS users
Cons
- - Limited community discussion and user base
- - Confusion with other tools named pgen
TablePro
TablePro is a modern, native database client for macOS supporting MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and MongoDB. It offers a built-in AI assistant and a sleek interface, making it ideal for developers and data professionals seeking a powerful yet user-friendly tool.
Provides a native database client for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and MongoDB with an AI assistant.
Pros
- + Supports multiple database systems natively
- + Includes a built-in AI assistant for enhanced functionality
- + Open-source and free to use
Cons
- - Limited community traction and engagement
- - AGPL license may pose considerations for some users