DataGrip vs TablePlus: Features, Licences, Pricing (2026)

Quick verdict

Short answer

Pick DataGrip if SQL is a large part of your job and you want inspections, refactoring, database diagrams, explain plans and version control in one IDE, or if your use is non-commercial and so free. Pick TablePlus if you mostly open tables, filter, edit rows and run queries against common engines, want a compact client with a review step before changes are committed, and prefer to pay once rather than subscribe.

How we know: This comparison is research-based: licences, platforms, supported databases, documented features and prices were checked against JetBrains' and TablePlus's official websites and documentation on 7 October 2026. We have not run performance tests on either product.

DataGrip is JetBrains' database IDE for Windows, macOS and Linux. Its documentation describes context-aware completion, on-the-fly code analysis with quick fixes, rename refactoring with usage preview, explain plans shown as trees, tables and diagrams, database diagrams, import and export in many formats, and integration with Git and other version control systems. The same functionality is available in other JetBrains IDEs through the Database Tools and SQL plugin.

TablePlus, from TablePlus Inc., is a commercial GUI client for macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS that the vendor describes as native. It concentrates on browsing, filtering and inline editing of data, a query editor with autocomplete, backup and restore, and a Code Review step that shows pending changes as SQL before commit.

Side by side

Aspect	DataGrip	TablePlus
Free version	Full features free for non-commercial use; 30-day trial for commercial evaluation	Free version limited to 2 tabs, 2 windows and 2 advanced filters
Paid model	Commercial subscription (individual or organisation)	One-time per-device licence with 1 year of updates
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS
Supported databases	Wide relational list plus MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Couchbase	Common SQL engines plus Redis, Cassandra, MongoDB (beta); Oracle documented as macOS only
SQL code tooling	Inspections with quick fixes, rename refactoring, local history	Autocomplete, multiple carets, query history, favourites, formatter
Diagrams and explain plans	Database diagrams; explain plan as tree, table, diagram or flame graph	Neither listed in the documentation index
Version control	Git, SVN, Mercurial and others	Not documented
Main trade-off	Deep tooling, but commercial use is always paid and requirements list 8 GB RAM	Compact and paid once, but fewer development tools and a narrow free tier

Key differences

SQL development IDE versus data client

DataGrip is built for working with SQL as code: JetBrains documents inspections that detect probable bugs, rename refactoring for database objects, explain plans, database diagrams and version control. TablePlus documents a capable query editor and data grid but none of those development features. If you maintain scripts, migrations or stored procedures in a repository, DataGrip covers more of that workflow.

Licensing: free for non-commercial use versus pay once

DataGrip is free for non-commercial use (learning, hobby, content creation, open source without commercial benefit) with all features, but the licence must be activated online, renews yearly, and requires accepting anonymous telemetry. Commercial use always needs a subscription.

TablePlus has no full free licence of that kind; the free version is capped at 2 tabs, 2 windows and 2 advanced filters. Paid licences are one-time purchases per device, and after the included year of updates you can keep using the last covered build.

Database coverage and platform consistency

DataGrip lists a long set of relational engines plus several NoSQL databases in a single edition. TablePlus covers the most common engines, but its documentation notes platform differences: Oracle on macOS only, Snowflake on macOS and Windows, and MongoDB in beta. On Windows or Linux, check the TablePlus page for your platform before buying.

Footprint

DataGrip bundles the JetBrains Runtime, and its 2026.2 system requirements list 8 GB of total RAM with 3 GB available for the IDE. TablePlus is described by its vendor as native and its download page lists modest requirements (macOS 10.13, .NET 4.8 on Windows). We have not measured memory use or start-up time for either.

Pricing and licensing

DataGrip. Free for non-commercial use under JetBrains' non-commercial agreement; 30-day trial for commercial evaluation. Commercial use requires a paid subscription, priced separately for individuals and organisations and also included in JetBrains' multi-product subscriptions. We could not read the exact current figures from the JetBrains pricing page when checking, so we do not quote them; see the DataGrip pricing page.

TablePlus. Listed on the vendor's pricing page in October 2026 (USD, one-time): Basic $99 for 1 device, Standard $129 for 2 devices, Team $79 per seat with a minimum of 3 seats. Each includes one year of updates and support and iOS access; renewal is listed at $59 per device.

Pricing checked on the vendors' official pages on 7 October 2026. Prices change; confirm before buying.

Where each one leads

DataGrip strengths

Documented inspections, quick fixes and rename refactoring for SQL
Explain plans, database diagrams and version control in the same tool
NoSQL engines such as MongoDB and Redis in a single edition
All features free for non-commercial use

TablePlus strengths

One-time per-device licence instead of a subscription
Code Review step and Safe mode before changes reach the database
Builds for iOS as well as macOS, Windows and Linux
Modest listed system requirements

Limitations

DataGrip limitations

Commercial use always requires a paid subscription
Non-commercial licence needs online activation and accepted telemetry
System requirements list 8 GB RAM and a limited set of OS versions

TablePlus limitations

Free version capped at 2 tabs, 2 windows and 2 advanced filters
No documented ER diagrams, explain plan view or version control
Database support varies by platform; Oracle documented as macOS only
Per-device licensing for people using several machines

When to choose each

Choose DataGrip if

You write and maintain a lot of SQL and want refactoring and code analysis
You keep SQL under version control
Your use is non-commercial and you want a full IDE for free
You already use JetBrains IDEs

Choose TablePlus if

You mainly browse, filter and edit data in common engines
You want to pay once and keep using the software
You want a deliberate review step before data edits are committed
You want access on an iPhone or iPad as well

When neither is right

You need a free tool for commercial work: DBeaver Community is open source. See DBeaver vs TablePlus.
You only manage SQL Server: Microsoft's SSMS includes administration features neither tool focuses on.
You only manage PostgreSQL servers: pgAdmin is the project's own administration tool.

Final recommendation

Bottom line

DataGrip is the better fit for developers who treat SQL as code; it is free for learning and personal non-commercial work, but paid for anything commercial. TablePlus suits people who want a compact client for everyday data work and prefer a one-time licence, accepting fewer development tools and a limited free version. If cost for commercial use is the deciding factor, compare DBeaver vs DataGrip.

Frequently asked questions

Is DataGrip free?

For non-commercial use, yes, with all features, since October 2025. Commercial use requires a paid subscription. See the DataGrip review.

Is TablePlus a one-time purchase?

Yes. TablePlus licences are bought once per device and include one year of updates; afterwards you can keep using the last covered build or renew. See the TablePlus review.

Does TablePlus have ER diagrams like DataGrip?

The TablePlus documentation index does not include an ER diagram feature. DataGrip documents database diagrams for a data source, schema or table.

Which is lighter to run?

TablePlus is described by its vendor as native and lists modest requirements; DataGrip lists 8 GB of total RAM in its system requirements. We have not measured either, so check on your own machine.

Sources

Checked October 2026.

How we research comparisons: our editorial method.