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+title: Top Postgres-Only SQL Editors in 2026
+author: Adela
+updated_at: 2026/02/19 12:00:00
+feature_image: /content/blog/top-pg-only-sql-editor/cover.webp
+tags: Industry
+description: Postgres-only SQL editors are designed specifically for Postgres databases, providing a more focused and efficient experience for Postgres users. In this post, we are taking a look at the top Postgres-only SQL editors in 2026.
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+
+Postgres has its own identity — JSONB, arrays, custom types, extensions, advanced indexing. Generic database tools get close, but never quite right.
+
+A dedicated Postgres editor treats these features as first-class citizens rather than hiding them behind a lowest-common-denominator abstraction. That focus reduces friction and improves precision.
+
+In this article, we look at three Postgres-only SQL editors, each serving a different type of user.
+
+## pgAdmin: The Official Postgres Standard
+
+![pgadmin-screenshot](/content/blog/top-pg-only-sql-editor/pgadmin-screenshot.webp)
+
+[pgAdmin](https://www.pgadmin.org/) is the official, open-source administrative interface for Postgres. The latest major version (pgAdmin 4) is a Python/Flask web application with a React frontend, available in **desktop mode** (standalone app) and **server mode** (multi-user, browser-based). Docker images are also available.
+
+It covers the full spectrum: database, schema, role, extension, and backup management, plus a PL/pgSQL debugger, schema diff, ERD editor, and embedded psql terminal. The query tool includes graphical EXPLAIN/EXPLAIN ANALYZE and an AI assistant (requires an external AI provider) for natural language to SQL generation.
+
+Where pgAdmin stands out is administration — pgAgent job scheduling, backup/restore via pg_dump, and server activity monitoring. The tradeoff is weight: startup is not instant and the interface can feel dense for developers who mainly write queries.
+
+Best suited for DBAs, platform engineers, and teams that need complete visibility into Postgres environments.
+
+## Postico 2: A Polished macOS Experience
+
+![postico-screenshot](/content/blog/top-pg-only-sql-editor/postico-screenshot.webp)
+
+[Postico 2](https://eggerapps.at/postico2/) is a macOS-native Postgres client built with Apple frameworks. It integrates with iCloud for syncing connections and feels like a first-party Mac application.
+
+The SQL editor supports multi-file organization with autosave and pgFormatter. Data editing requires minimal SQL — inline editing, a row detail sidebar, foreign key picker, and popup menus for enums and booleans. Enum columns get proper dropdowns; JSONB is editable with pretty-print, though JSONB filtering requires manual SQL.
+
+Postico focuses on development rather than administration. There is no backup/restore, no role management, no visual EXPLAIN, no monitoring, and no AI assistant. It keeps the scope narrow to stay clean and approachable.
+
+macOS only (requires macOS 14+), one-time purchase starting at $69. A free evaluation with no time limit is available. Ideal for developers and analysts on macOS.
+
+## pgConsole: Minimal Postgres Editor for Speed and Collaboration
+
+![pgconsole-screenshot](/content/blog/top-pg-only-sql-editor/pgconsole-screenshot.webp)
+
+[pgConsole](https://www.pgconsole.com/) is a self-hosted PostgreSQL editor with built-in access control, audit logging, and AI assistance — all from a single binary and a TOML config.
+
+Startup is fast, the layout stays out of your way, and the workflow centers on writing and running SQL. It provides schema browsing, connection management, and a built-in AI assistant that supports natural language to SQL, query explanation, error fixing, and change risk assessment. Users bring their own AI provider, so data stays within their infrastructure.
+
+Advanced role management, backup workflows, and server configuration are outside its scope. Best for teams and engineers who want a focused, fast Postgres editor for daily development.
+
+## Choosing the Right Postgres Editor
+
+| Feature | pgAdmin | Postico 2 | pgConsole |
+| --- | --- | --- | --- |
+| **Platform** | Windows, macOS, Linux, Web | macOS only | Web (Self-Hosted) |
+| **Pricing** | Free & Open Source | Commercial (Paid License) | Free & Paid Tiers |
+| **UI Philosophy** | Comprehensive, feature-dense | Minimalist, native, user friendly | Modern, web based, fast |
+| **AI Assistant** | Yes (requires external AI provider) | No | Yes (bring your own AI provider) |
+| **Key Differentiator** | The de facto standard, all in one tool | Polished native Mac UX | Team-based access control, GitOps, AI |
+| **Target Audience** | All PostgreSQL users, especially DBAs | Mac users who value design | Teams, modern developers, product integrators |
+
+If you manage infrastructure, pgAdmin is difficult to replace.
+If you develop on macOS and care about usability, Postico 2 feels natural.
+If you want a fast, focused query tool with AI and team features, pgConsole keeps things simple.
+
+When Postgres is your main database, using a tool built specifically for it makes everyday work clearer and more efficient.