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What does it give me that DBeaver doesn't? I use DBeaver daily for work but would consider paying for a better tool if I can see what is better about it.

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I've just found the Linux alpha release (build 52) [1], and so I've installed it. This is just alpha and probably missing features, one being that it doesn't seem possible to connect to Oracle. MySQL was available so I tried connecting to a local instance of that that DBeaver connects to and it failed to connect.

There are some UI glitches, but it is alpha software. I do like the simple UI; DBeaver does feel very busy in comparison. I'll keep updating as it progresses through alpha and see how it improves.

1. https://tableplus.com/blog/2019/10/tableplus-linux-installat...

DBeaver is my go to free option as well, but I am a big Table Plus fan as well.

The thing I think it gives you is a smooth, frictionless workflow. The UI is simple & uncluttered. Everything you need for the most common tasks is easy to find.

Totally agree. When I'm on Mac, I go with Sequel Pro, but on Linux DBeaver is unfortunately the best. It's not bad, its just way too cluttered. I am liking the direction Table Plus Linux is going.

DBeaver UI is definitely too busy, but I found that when I figured out where everything is, it's pretty nice. I bailed on Sequel Pro for Table Plus recently on my Mac because I needed to work on a version 8.x DB.

I bet the Linux TablePlus will be up to speed in features by the end of the year.

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