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Rocketadmin vs TablePlus comparison

Pros and Cons of both tools for different use cases

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Written by Nick
Updated over a week ago

Choice of the appropriate database admin tool depends on your needs and requirements. Below you can find a comparison of core features for Rocketadmin and TablePlus.

Rocketadmin is preferred way for safe interacting with database, when you need an easy interface for basic editing - create, read, edit, delete rows. But you can't delete table or apply SQL query.

It makes Rocketadmin perfect tool for inexperienced users to easily manage production databases from any device.

TablePlus requires technical skills and engineering background, since it's a full-scale database management software. Incorrect SQL queries or misclicks can lead to malfunction of database. Also, note that TablePlus is an App, and needs to be installed on your PC/Mac or iOS device.

TablePlus is a good choice for experienced users of database management software, who need full control of a database and is ready to take all the risks.

1. Supported databases:

Rocketadmin: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle

TablePlus: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, MS SQL, Amazon Redshift, Oracle, CockroachDB, Snowflake, Cassandra, Redis, Vertica, MongoDB (Beta) etc

Wide list of database types is supported by TablePlus, including NoSQL.

On the other hand, Rocketadmin supports only the most popular databases, which should be enough for the majority of users.

2. Installation and configuration:

Rocketadmin: no installation or configuration is needed

TablePlus: requires installation, apps are available for Mac OS, Windows, Linux and iOS

Since TablePlus is an app, it requires installation. Note that Android app isn't available, and all connections need to be added to every device manually. So there is no sync between devices with the same profile.

Rocketadmin is a faster way to start work with databases, if you don't need additional functionality. Also it works on any OS.

3. Mobile-friendly UI:

Rocketadmin: yes

TablePlus: yes

Native app is making TablePlus a great solution for mobile-first users, on iPhone or iPad.

On other hand, Rocketadmin works on mobiles as well, has Android support and requires no installation.

4. SQL queries:

Rocketadmin: not supported

TablePlus: supported

Our service is designed for non-experienced users and for database basic maintaining.

TablePlus provides you a complete list of possibilities, including SQL queries.

5. Export options:

Rocketadmin: not supported

TablePlus: CSV, JSON, SQL

We provide an online database editing software, which is used for live editing of rows.

On the other hand, TablePlus provides access to the database export and administrating it offline.

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