PopSQL

Collaborative SQL editor.

Visit website ↗

Profile updated

Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Set up connections and SQL queries to databases like MySQL, Postgres, BigQuery, MongoDB, etc. Auto-complete query editor with results browser that can visualize and export data. Desktop app or web interface. Queries can be private, shared, or public. Build dashboards and templated UIs to allow others to easily execute queries safely.

Tradeoffs

Desktop app not built for Apple Silicon (works via Rosetta 2 translation, but it becomes a bit laggy). Option for direct connections avoids their cloud service, but also means they can’t be used via their web app version i.e. desktop only.

Is PopSQL a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2022-10-20. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers who need to collaborate on SQL queries should consider PopSQL for collaborative editing

Why consider it

PopSQL provides an auto-complete query editor with a results browser for data visualization and export

Keep in mind

The desktop app has performance issues on Apple Silicon devices due to requiring Rosetta 2 translation

Console is a free weekly newsletter with short reviews of developer tools, covering strengths and tradeoffs. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2022-10-20. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. Read our selection criteria and learn about Console.

Discover your next favorite tool

Independent devtool reviews and the latest betas, in your inbox every Thursday. Free.