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Practical guides for choosing a PostgreSQL client, connecting hosted databases, and handling everyday PostgreSQL workflows on Mac.

Evergreen PostgreSQL GUI guides · Mac workflows · Hosted Postgres providers

These guides cover the main questions developers ask when working with PostgreSQL on macOS: which client to use, how to connect to hosted databases, and how to complete common tasks without rebuilding command-line workflows.

Choose the right tool

PostgreSQL Clients

PostgreSQL for macOS

PostgreSQL GUI for Mac

Browse tables, inspect data, run queries, and manage local or remote PostgreSQL databases from one desktop app.

2026 comparison guide

Best PostgreSQL Client for Mac

Compare Postico, TablePlus, pgAdmin, DBeaver, and Simple PostgreSQL for common Mac database workflows.

Alternative guide

Postico Alternative for Mac

See how Simple PostgreSQL compares for developers who want a focused PostgreSQL-only client.

Connect hosted databases

Hosted PostgreSQL

Connection guide

Connect to a Remote PostgreSQL Database on Mac

Understand connection strings, SSL settings, hostnames, ports, and common troubleshooting steps.

Provider guide

Heroku Postgres GUI

Connect to Heroku Postgres, enable SSL, browse tables, inspect records, and run SQL visually.

Provider guide

Supabase GUI for Mac

Connect to Supabase Postgres with a desktop client and inspect application data from your Mac.

Provider guide

Neon Postgres GUI

Save Neon project and branch connections, then browse tables and run SQL from a desktop workflow.

Everyday tasks

PostgreSQL Workflows

CSV workflow

Export PostgreSQL to CSV on Mac

Export PostgreSQL table data to CSV with a GUI, compare it with psql, and avoid common export mistakes.

Want a focused PostgreSQL client for these workflows?

Use Simple PostgreSQL to connect, browse tables, run SQL, and import or export CSV from one Mac desktop app.

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