CubbyDB vs TablePlus
A TablePlus alternative built for Postgres.
TablePlus is a solid client that works with many databases. If Postgres is the one you use, CubbyDB goes deeper on it, includes an AI assistant, and costs a fifth as much.
| Price | Updates included | Computers per license | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CubbyDB | $20 once | Every future update | 3 | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| TablePlus | $99 once | 1 year, then renew | 1 | Mac, Windows, Linux |
Other products’ prices are for an individual license, taken from each vendor’s website in September 2026. Check their sites for current pricing.
What’s different
Pay once, updated forever
CubbyDB is $20 with every future update included. TablePlus's single-device license is $99 and includes a year of updates, then you renew to keep getting them.
3 computers on one license
Use the same license on a work laptop, a personal laptop, and a desktop, on any mix of Mac, Windows, and Linux.
An AI assistant that can't change your data
Ask questions in plain English. It reads your schema, runs read-only queries, shows every query it ran, and works with the Claude or ChatGPT subscription you already have.
Built only for Postgres
Cubbies for saving a task's tables and queries together, filters you can describe in plain English, schema compare, ER diagrams, and plain-English explanations of each index.
When TablePlus is the better choice
- You work with MySQL, SQLite, Redis, or other databases besides Postgres. CubbyDB only supports Postgres.
- You want to browse your databases from an iPhone or iPad.
Questions
Can I try CubbyDB before switching?
Yes. Every feature is free for 7 days with no account and no card. You can keep TablePlus installed and use both while you decide.
Does it work with Supabase, Neon, and RDS?
Yes. CubbyDB works with any Postgres database you can reach with a connection string, including through an SSH bastion. It also reconnects on its own when a serverless database like Neon wakes up from being idle.
Will CubbyDB add MySQL or other databases?
No. CubbyDB is deliberately Postgres-only, so every feature can be built around how Postgres works.