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Modern, Multi-Database Sequel Ace Alternative for Mac.
Sequel Ace is the MIT-licensed community fork of Sequel Pro. It keeps a beloved MySQL client alive but stays MySQL and MariaDB only. As of 2026 the latest release is from April 2024. TablePro is a fresh native Mac app with regular releases, 29 databases, and AI in the free tier.
| Feature | TablePro | Sequel Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Open Source | Included | MIT |
| Technology | Native (SwiftUI) | Native (Cocoa) |
| Active Development | Yes | Last release Apr 2024 |
| Databases | 29 | MySQL & MariaDB |
| PostgreSQL Support | Included | Not included |
| MongoDB Support | Included | Not included |
| AI Assistant | Included | Not included |
| iOS App | Included | Not included |
| iCloud Sync | Included | Not included |
| SSH Tunneling | Included | Included |
| Inline Editing | Included | Included |
| ER Diagrams | Included | Not included |
| Modern SwiftUI | Included | Not included |
| Dark Mode | Included | Included |
Benchmarks
The numbers.
Cold start
RAM idle
Download size
Summary
Strengths of each.
TablePro
- Active development with regular releases
- 29 databases, not just MySQL
- AI SQL assistant in the free tier
- iOS app with iCloud sync
- Modern SwiftUI on macOS Sonoma+
- Open source under AGPLv3
Sequel Ace
- Familiar UI for Sequel Pro veterans
- Free and open source (MIT)
- Lightweight install
- Solid MySQL feature coverage
Migration
Switch from Sequel Ace.
- 1
Install TablePro
brew install --cask tablepro. Sequel Ace stays installed in parallel.
- 2
Import Sequel Ace connections
File > Import from Other App > Sequel Ace reads ~/Library/Containers/com.sequel-ace.sequel-ace and maps each connection.
- 3
Re-enter passwords
Keychain entries are scoped per app. Re-enter passwords once; TablePro stores them in its own access group.
TablePro
See it in action.
Decision
Which one is right for you?
Choose TablePro if...
you want active development, multi-database support, and AI in one Mac app.
Choose Sequel Ace if...
you only use MySQL and the Sequel Pro UI is muscle memory.
Verdict
The short answer.
Sequel Ace keeps a classic alive. TablePro is what comes next.
FAQ
Common questions.
Why move from Sequel Ace?
Active development. TablePro ships weekly; Sequel Ace ships every few months. Multi-database support replaces three separate apps if you also use Postgres, Mongo, or Redis.
Will my Sequel Ace connections import?
Yes. File > Import from Other App > Sequel Ace.
Is TablePro really free?
Yes. AGPLv3 open source.
Does it have everything Sequel Ace does?
Core MySQL features: yes. Plus AI assistant, ER diagrams, and Vim mode.
Is TablePro maintained?
Yes. Weekly releases on GitHub. Active Discord and issue triage.
Try TablePro for free.
Free and open source. macOS 14+, Apple Silicon and Intel. No account.