TablePlus works on Linux. Here is the broader alternative.
TablePlus currently publishes a Linux download. Mongrel is for Linux users who want a broader workbench: 30+ database engines plus SSH and local terminals, SFTP/SCP, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and an API client in the same desktop app.
Native for Linux x86-64 · macOS Apple silicon · Windows x64 and ARM64
// Why you are here
Linux support is not the difference. Product scope is.
Both products offer Linux desktop software. TablePlus stays focused on database management. Mongrel expands the workspace around that work with terminal sessions, secure file transfer, container and Kubernetes operations, and API requests alongside its database clients.
// What ships
What you get with Mongrel instead.
Linux desktop package
A Tauri desktop app for Linux x86-64 with a Rust backend and system webview; Mongrel also ships for macOS Apple silicon and Windows x64 and ARM64.
30+ database engines
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Redis, MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server, ClickHouse, and more through built-in drivers and signed first-party plugins.
SSH tools built in
Database connection forms include SSH tunneling where supported, while SSH terminal profiles support jump-host chains and port forwarding.
Docker and Kubernetes
Inspect containers, pods, logs, and port-forwards next to the databases they run, without leaving the workbench.
API client included
HTTP, GraphQL, WebSocket, and gRPC requests live beside your queries, with environments, auth profiles, and secret variables.
Local-first privacy
Mongrel does not automatically send local activity or application logs to VisorCraft; secret values use the OS credential facility when available, and AI is opt-in.
// Side by side
Mongrel vs TablePlus, feature for feature.
| Capability | Mongrel | TablePlus |
|---|---|---|
| Linux desktop app | Linux x86-64 package with a Rust backend and system webview | Official Linux download with a published Linux changelog |
| Other platforms | macOS Apple silicon, Windows x64 and ARM64 | macOS, Windows, and iOS |
| Database coverage | 30+ engines through built-in drivers and signed first-party plugins | Multi-database client with its own supported-engine list |
| SSH | Per-connection database tunnels plus SSH terminal profiles with jump-host chains | SSH settings on database connections |
| Containers and clusters | Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes management inside the app | Not advertised as a core TablePlus product surface |
| API client | HTTP, GraphQL, WebSocket, and gRPC with environments and auth | Not advertised as a core TablePlus product surface |
// Honest tradeoffs
Where TablePlus still has the edge.
TablePlus has a focused database-management interface and official clients across its published platforms, including Linux. Mongrel covers more systems, but that also means more surface area and more engine-specific variation. Choose TablePlus for a narrower database client; choose Mongrel when terminals, files, containers, clusters, or APIs belong in the same workflow.
// FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Does TablePlus work on Linux?
Yes. TablePlus currently publishes a Linux download and a Linux changelog. Earlier claims that its Linux build had been abandoned are outdated.
How is Mongrel different from TablePlus on Linux?
Mongrel combines 30+ database engines with SSH and local terminals, SFTP/SCP, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and an API client. TablePlus is primarily a database-management product.
Is Mongrel a native Linux app?
Mongrel is a Tauri desktop app packaged for Linux x86-64. Its backend is written in Rust and its interface runs in the operating system webview, so it does not require a JVM.
Can I use Mongrel on a mixed-platform team?
Mongrel ships desktop packages for Linux x86-64, macOS Apple silicon, and Windows x64 and ARM64. Some database plugins have platform or vendor-runtime limits, which the database plugin guide documents.
Does Mongrel have a free trial?
Yes. Mongrel offers a free 7-day trial with no credit card required on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Annual plans start at $99/year for individuals.
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