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Postgres vs pgAdmin4

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Postgres

8.0
Developer Tools

App wrapper for Postgres

pgAdmin4

8.0
Developer Tools

Administration and development platform for PostgreSQL

Metric Postgres pgAdmin4
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 555 4.2K
90-day Installs 1.1K 13.2K
365-day Installs 1.1K 59.1K
Version 2.9.4,14-15-16-17-18 9.14
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 7.7K 3.5K
GitHub Forks 398 835
Open Issues 146 405
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language Makefile Python
Last GitHub Commit 19d ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Oct 9, 2016

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

pgAdmin4

pgAdmin4 is a powerful, feature-rich platform for PostgreSQL administration and development, offering tools for database management, query building, and schema design. It includes modern features like an AI assistant panel and supports both novice and experienced users working with PostgreSQL.

Provides tools for managing and developing PostgreSQL databases.

Pros

  • + Feature-rich with modern tools for PostgreSQL administration
  • + Supports AI assistant panel for enhanced productivity
  • + Open-source and widely adopted in the developer community

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature for the application
  • - High number of open issues may indicate ongoing development or bugs