Comparison · measured 2026-05
QueryDen vs TablePlus
TablePlus is a commercial native SQL client that's well-regarded for its UI polish. It's closed source and licensed per seat ($89 one-time, with a free tier that limits open tabs/windows). QueryDen targets the same native, fast, focused experience — but as MIT-licensed open source with zero telemetry and a machine-locked credentials vault.
Side-by-side
| QueryDen | TablePlus | |
|---|---|---|
| Engines supported | 6 relational + Supabase | 20+ relational |
| Installer size | ~11 MB | ~50 MB |
| Native binary | Yes (Tauri · Rust · cross-platform) | Yes (per-OS native) |
| License | MIT (open source) | Commercial · closed source |
| Price (1 seat) | Free | $89 one-time |
| Free tier limits | No limits | Limited open tabs/windows |
| Telemetry | Zero outbound calls | Crash reports |
| Credentials vault | AES-256-GCM + machine-locked | OS keychain |
| AI assistant | Yes (BYO key) | No |
| Visual EXPLAIN ANALYZE | Yes | No |
When TablePlus is the better choice
- You want a mature, polished commercial product with a long track record on macOS.
- You need NoSQL or document database support TablePlus offers and QueryDen does not.
- The free tier limits are not a blocker and you're happy paying $89 for a perpetual license.
When QueryDen is the better choice
- You want an open-source tool whose encryption code you can audit (~300 lines of Rust on GitHub).
- You want a smaller installer (~11 MB vs ~50 MB) and no free-tier tab limits.
- You need a built-in AI assistant with bring-your-own-key support across multiple providers.
- You want visual EXPLAIN ANALYZE for query planning, which TablePlus does not provide.