rdSQL vs TablePlus
A TablePlus alternative with no tab-count or feature limits.
TablePlus is a polished, native-feeling GUI with a free tier that limits open tabs/windows per session, and a one-time or subscription license to remove that limit. Here's how rdSQL Desktop compares.
| Comparison | rdSQL Desktop | TablePlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (Community), Pro plan optional ($9/mo or $100 lifetime) | Free tier is usage-limited; paid license (one-time or subscription) removes limits |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| License | Open source (MIT) | Proprietary, commercial |
| Engines | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, DuckDB, Cloudflare D1, CockroachDB, YugabyteDB, TiDB, PlanetScale | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, and more |
| AI assistant | Built in, bring-your-own-key | Not a core feature |
| Cloud sync | Optional, end-to-end encrypted | Settings sync via paid license |
How rdSQL fits in
TablePlus is well-regarded for its clean, native UI across all three engines rdSQL also targets. The core difference is licensing model — rdSQL's Community edition has no tab/window limits to work around, and the optional Pro tier is about cloud sync and support rather than unlocking basic usage.