Beekeeper Studio
8.1#3 in database client softwareFrom $18 a monthFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitBeekeeper Studio vs Postico 2
What both publish
| Fact | Beekeeper Studio | Postico 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connections | The features page lists SSL connections and SSH tunnels, while the Business plan comparison includes Kerberos, Windows authentication, Amazon IAM, and Azure EntraID database connections. | Connection settings can be organized into nested groups and synced with iCloud or Dropbox; startup queries can customize server settings such as read-only connections. |
| Data editing | Users can browse and edit table data in a spreadsheet-like interface, including directly editing SQL query results. | Users can view, add, edit, and filter table data, with a foreign key picker and row detail sidebar. |
| Product | Beekeeper Studio is an open source SQL client and database manager for working with databases including MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, and SQL Server. | Postico 2 is a native Mac database app for working with PostgreSQL databases. |
Beekeeper Studio plans
- CommunityFree
- Indie$18 a month
- Professional$28 a month
- Business$35 a month
- Enterprise$4,999 a month
Postico 2 plans
- Free Evaluation LicenseFree
- Student License$29, paid once
- Personal License$69, paid once
- Commercial License$99, paid once
- Team License$799, paid once
Pick Beekeeper Studio if…
It suits people who manage or query databases from a desktop computer. Community is intended for individuals, nonprofits, and organizations under the stated size thresholds; teams can consider paid plans with cloud workspaces.
Pick Postico 2 if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.