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PostgresPrefs vs Sequel Ace

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PostgresPrefs

7.0
System Tools

Preference Pane for controlling PostgreSQL database servers

Sequel Ace

8.0
Developer Tools

MySQL/MariaDB database management

Metric PostgresPrefs Sequel Ace
Category System Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 1 2.0K
90-day Installs 6 5.7K
365-day Installs 32 26.1K
Version 2.7 5.2.1,20100
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 176 7.3K
GitHub Forks 13 292
Open Issues 2 193
License MIT NOASSERTION
Language Objective-C Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 4y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jun 26, 2020

Reviews

PostgresPrefs

PostgresPrefs is a macOS preference pane that simplifies managing PostgreSQL servers, offering easy control over settings and configurations. It integrates seamlessly with System Preferences, making it a valuable tool for developers and system administrators working with PostgreSQL on macOS.

Provides a System Preferences pane for managing PostgreSQL servers and their configurations.

Pros

  • + Integrates neatly with macOS System Preferences for a native experience.
  • + Simplifies PostgreSQL server management with a user-friendly interface.
  • + Open-source under the MIT license, fostering transparency and community contribution.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature may lead to compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.
  • - No recent updates or commits, raising concerns about ongoing maintenance.

Sequel Ace

Sequel Ace is a modern fork of Sequel Pro, offering a robust and open-source solution for managing MySQL and MariaDB databases on macOS. It provides a user-friendly interface with features like query editing, database navigation, and data manipulation, making it ideal for developers and database administrators.

Sequel Ace allows users to manage MySQL and MariaDB databases on macOS through a graphical user interface.

Pros

  • + Fork of the popular Sequel Pro with continued active development
  • + Open-source and community-driven
  • + Supports the latest MySQL and MariaDB features
  • + User-friendly interface for database management
  • + Regular updates and bug fixes

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature requiring manual installation
  • - Some open issues remain unresolved
  • - Limited recent community discussion