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Postgres vs Beekeeper Studio

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Postgres

8.0
Developer Tools

App wrapper for Postgres

Beekeeper Studio

8.5
Developer Tools

Cross platform SQL editor and database management app

Metric Postgres Beekeeper Studio
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.5
30-day Installs 555 828
90-day Installs 1.1K 2.5K
365-day Installs 1.1K 9.2K
Version 2.9.4,14-15-16-17-18 5.7.2
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 7.7K 22.2K
GitHub Forks 398 1.5K
Open Issues 146 1.0K
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language Makefile TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 19d ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Postgres

Postgres App simplifies PostgreSQL installation and management on macOS, offering a user-friendly alternative for developers who prefer a graphical interface. It supports multiple versions, integrates seamlessly with macOS tools, and is ideal for developers and teams working with PostgreSQL.

Postgres App is a graphical user interface that simplifies the installation, configuration, and management of PostgreSQL on macOS.

Pros

  • + Simplifies PostgreSQL setup and management on macOS
  • + Supports multiple PostgreSQL versions for flexibility
  • + Integrates well with macOS and development tools

Cons

  • - Unclear licensing terms
  • - Some open issues remain unresolved

Beekeeper Studio

Beekeeper Studio is a modern, open-source SQL editor and database management tool that supports multiple databases, including MySQL, Postgres, and SQLite. Its user-friendly interface, SSH tunnel support, and cross-platform availability make it a valuable tool for developers and database administrators.

Beekeeper Studio provides a comprehensive SQL client for managing and interacting with various databases.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • + Supports multiple database types including MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, and SQL Server
  • + Open-source and actively maintained
  • + Modern and intuitive user interface
  • + SSH tunnel support for secure database connections
  • + Active and supportive community
  • + Free to use

Cons

  • - Setup might be challenging for new users
  • - License information is unclear