Access from anywhere
TablePlus is a desktop app. QueryGlow is a URL. Open it on any device with a browser — laptop, tablet, phone.
QueryGlow vs TablePlus:
Stop Paying Per Device
TablePlus is beautiful. But at $89 per device, a 5-person team pays $445+. QueryGlow is $79 once—for your entire team, from any browser.
TablePlus starts at $89 per device. QueryGlow is $79 once for unlimited devices and users.
Why developers switch from TablePlus to QueryGlow
Your data stays yours
QueryGlow runs on your infrastructure. No cloud. No telemetry. No compliance headaches.
AI writes your SQL
Describe what you need in plain English. Your schema is sent, never your data. Works with OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini.
Common TablePlus Pain Points
Per-Device Licensing
TablePlus charges $89 per device. New laptop? Pay again. New team member? Pay again. It adds up fast.
Desktop-Only Access
TablePlus lives on your laptop. Working from a different machine? Helping a colleague? You're locked out.
No Shared Connections
Each team member configures their own connections. Credentials scattered across devices. No central management.
No AI Assistance
TablePlus makes you write every query by hand. No natural language to SQL. No schema-aware suggestions.
The Math Doesn't Lie
See how much you save with QueryGlow as your team grows.
| Team Size | TablePlus | QueryGlow | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $89 | $79 | $10 |
| 2 people | $178 | $79 | $99 |
| 3 people | $267 | $79 | $188 |
| 5 people | $445 | $79 | $366 |
| 10 people | $890 | $79 | $811 |
TablePlus pricing based on $89/device standard license. QueryGlow is a one-time payment.
Desktop App vs Web App
TablePlus (Desktop)
Installed on specific devices
- License locked to specific devices
- Every team member installs separately
- Connections stored locally (not synced)
- Can't access from tablet/phone easily
- New device = new license purchase
TEAM-READY
QueryGlow (Web)
Deploy once, access everywhere
- One license covers entire server
- Team accesses via shared URL
- Connections centralized & encrypted (AES-256-GCM)
- Works on any device with a browser
- New team member = just share the URL
Features TablePlus Doesn't Have
EXPLAIN Visualizer
Visual query plan analysis with color-coded execution times, smart warnings, and actionable index suggestions.
AI SQL Generation
Describe what you want in plain English. Choose OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini. Use your own API key.
Web-Based Access
TablePlus is a desktop app. QueryGlow runs in your browser — open a URL from any device, share with your team.
AI Privacy
AI only sees your schema (table/column names). Your actual data never leaves your server.
Unlimited Users
One price. Whole team. No per-seat licensing. No device counting. No annual renewals.
Full Feature Comparison
| Aspect | TablePlus | QueryGlow |
|---|---|---|
| Team Cost (5 Users) | $445+ (per device) | $79 total |
| Licensing Model | Per device | Per server (unlimited users) |
| Platform | macOS / Windows / Linux | Web (any browser, any OS) |
| AI SQL Generation | None | OpenAI, Claude, Gemini |
| Safe Mode | None | Blocks DROP, limits queries |
| Database Support | 20+ databases | 6 databases (covers 95% of use cases) |
| SSH Tunnel | Built-in | Built-in (paste key + passphrase) |
| Mobile Access | iOS App (separate $) | Responsive web (included) |
| Connection Storage | Local (per device) | Centralized (AES-256-GCM encrypted) |
| Installation | Required on every device | Zero install (browser only) |
| CSV Import | Basic | Insert, Upsert, Replace strategies |
| EXPLAIN Visualizer | None | Built-in visual query plans |
| SQL Autocomplete | Basic keyword completion | Schema-aware: tables, columns with types, dot-notation |
| Dark Mode | Yes | Yes |
Team Cost (5 Users)
TablePlus
$445+ (per device)
QueryGlow
$79 total
Licensing Model
TablePlus
Per device
QueryGlow
Per server (unlimited users)
Platform
TablePlus
macOS / Windows / Linux
QueryGlow
Web (any browser, any OS)
AI SQL Generation
TablePlus
None
QueryGlow
OpenAI, Claude, Gemini
Safe Mode
TablePlus
None
QueryGlow
Blocks DROP, limits queries
Database Support
TablePlus
20+ databases
QueryGlow
6 databases (covers 95% of use cases)
SSH Tunnel
TablePlus
Built-in
QueryGlow
Built-in (paste key + passphrase)
Mobile Access
TablePlus
iOS App (separate $)
QueryGlow
Responsive web (included)
Connection Storage
TablePlus
Local (per device)
QueryGlow
Centralized (AES-256-GCM encrypted)
Installation
TablePlus
Required on every device
QueryGlow
Zero install (browser only)
CSV Import
TablePlus
Basic
QueryGlow
Insert, Upsert, Replace strategies
EXPLAIN Visualizer
TablePlus
None
QueryGlow
Built-in visual query plans
SQL Autocomplete
TablePlus
Basic keyword completion
QueryGlow
Schema-aware: tables, columns with types, dot-notation
Dark Mode
TablePlus
Yes
QueryGlow
Yes
Which One Fits You?
Stick with TablePlus If...
- You work completely solo on a single machine
- You strictly prefer native desktop apps over web apps
- You need databases beyond the common 6 (Oracle, DB2, etc.)
- You already own a TablePlus license
Switch to QueryGlow If...
- You have a team (even just 2 people)
- You want web-based access from any device
- You want AI to help write your SQL queries
- You want Safe Mode protection against dangerous queries
- You want centralized, encrypted connection management
Equip Your Entire Team for $79
Stop managing individual licenses. One server. One price. Unlimited access.
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