Save $1,220+ Per User

QueryGlow vs Navicat:
Stop Overpaying for Enterprise Features You Don't Use

Navicat Premium is $1,299 per user. It's enterprise-grade software with data modeling, BI tools, and Oracle support. But if you just need to browse data, run queries, and import CSVs? You're paying for 90% of features you'll never touch.

Common Navicat Pain Points

$1,299 Per User

Navicat Premium is $1,299 per person. Team of 5? That's $6,495. QueryGlow is $79 for your entire team—unlimited users.

Feature Bloat

Data modeling, BI dashboards, report builders, data sync tools... Do you actually use any of these? Most developers just need to browse data and run queries.

Desktop Only

Navicat is a desktop app. Can't access your database from your phone or a borrowed laptop. QueryGlow is web-based—access from anywhere.

Per-User Licensing Hell

Every new team member needs a new license. Onboarding a contractor? Another $1,299. QueryGlow: unlimited users, one price.

The Per-User Licensing Trap

Navicat charges per user. QueryGlow doesn't. Here's how that adds up.

Team SizeNavicat PremiumQueryGlowYou Save
1 user$1,299$79$1,220
2 users$2,598$79$2,519
3 users$3,897$79$3,818
5 users$6,495$79$6,416
10 users$12,990$79$12,911

Navicat pricing: $1,299 per user perpetual license. QueryGlow: $79 total, unlimited users.

Features Navicat Doesn't Have

AI SQL Generation

Describe queries in plain English. Works with OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini. Navicat has no AI features at all.

Safe Mode

Blocks DROP DATABASE, prevents DELETE without WHERE, auto-limits SELECTs. Navicat lets you run any destructive query.

AI Data Privacy

AI only sees your schema (table/column names). Your actual row data never leaves your server.

Web-Based Access

Self-hosted via Docker. Access from any device with a browser—phone, tablet, borrowed laptop. Navicat is desktop-only.

Full Feature Comparison

Team of 5 Cost

Navicat

$6,495

QueryGlow

$79 total ✨

Licensing Model

Navicat

Per-user

QueryGlow

Unlimited users ✨

AI SQL Generation

Navicat

None ❌

QueryGlow

OpenAI, Claude, Gemini ✨

Safe Mode

Navicat

None ❌

QueryGlow

Blocks DROP, limits queries ✨

Platform

Navicat

Desktop only

QueryGlow

Web-based (any device) ✨

Database Support

Navicat

9+ (including Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB)

QueryGlow

6 (Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, CockroachDB, TimescaleDB)

Data Modeling Tools

Navicat

Yes ✓

QueryGlow

No

BI / Report Builder

Navicat

Yes ✓

QueryGlow

No

SSH Tunnels

Navicat

Yes

QueryGlow

Yes (paste private key)

Credential Encryption

Navicat

Yes

QueryGlow

AES-256-GCM

CSV Import/Export

Navicat

Yes

QueryGlow

Yes (INSERT/UPSERT/REPLACE)

Dark Mode

Navicat

Yes

QueryGlow

Yes

When Navicat is Worth the Premium

We're not here to trash Navicat. It's genuinely powerful enterprise software. Here's when it makes sense.

More Databases

Supports Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, Snowflake—databases QueryGlow doesn't support.

Data Modeling

Built-in ER diagram designer and data modeling tools for database architects.

BI & Reporting

Chart generators, report builders, and data visualization tools.

Data Sync

Schema and data synchronization between databases.

Bottom line: If you need Oracle, SQL Server, or MongoDB support—or if you're a DBA who uses data modeling and synchronization tools daily—Navicat's $1,299 may be justified. For everyone else? QueryGlow does what you actually need for $79.

Which One Fits You?

Use Navicat If...

  • You need Oracle, SQL Server, or MongoDB support
  • You're a DBA who uses data modeling tools daily
  • You need built-in BI dashboards and reporting
  • Your company already has Navicat licenses
  • Budget is not a concern

Switch to QueryGlow If...

  • You mainly use PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite
  • Your daily work is browsing data + running queries
  • You want AI SQL generation and Safe Mode
  • You need web-based access from any device
  • You don't want to pay per user

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Navicat Premium actually cost?
Navicat Premium Enterprise Edition costs $1,299 per user for a perpetual license. They also offer monthly ($29/month) and yearly ($239/year) subscriptions. For a team of 5, perpetual licenses cost $6,495. QueryGlow is $79 total for unlimited users.
What can Navicat do that QueryGlow can't?
Navicat supports more databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, Snowflake), has data modeling/ER diagram tools, BI dashboards, report builders, data synchronization, and a mobile app. If you need these enterprise features, Navicat may be worth the premium.
What can QueryGlow do that Navicat can't?
QueryGlow has AI SQL generation (Navicat has none), Safe Mode that blocks dangerous queries like DROP DATABASE (Navicat lets you run anything), web-based access from any device (Navicat is desktop-only), and unlimited users for one price (Navicat charges per user).
Is there a free version of Navicat?
Yes, Navicat Premium Lite is free but has limited functionality. It lacks many features of the paid version. QueryGlow offers a live demo to try before buying.
Should I switch from Navicat to QueryGlow?
If you mainly use PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, or SQLite and your daily tasks are browsing data, running queries, and importing/exporting—you're probably overpaying with Navicat. If you need Oracle/SQL Server/MongoDB support or advanced data modeling, stick with Navicat.
Does QueryGlow have SSH tunnel support like Navicat?
Yes. QueryGlow has built-in SSH tunnel support. Paste your private key text into the connection form and connect to databases in private networks without exposing ports.

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