SQLPro for MySQL vs SQLPro Studio
Both are native Mac apps from Hankinsoft. The difference is how many database engines you need.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | SQLPro for MySQL | SQLPro Studio |
|---|---|---|
| MySQL and MariaDB | ✓ | ✓ |
| PostgreSQL | ✗ | ✓ |
| Microsoft SQL Server | ✗ | ✓ |
| SQLite | ✗ | ✓ |
| Oracle | ✗ | ✓ |
| Native macOS app | ✓ | ✓ |
| iOS / iPadOS app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows app | ✗ | ✓ |
| SSH tunneling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Autocomplete | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple result sets | ✓ | ✓ |
| Starting price | $5.99/month | $15.99/month |
| Lifetime license | $129.99 | $219.99 |
The simple rule
If MySQL and MariaDB are the only databases you work with, SQLPro for MySQL gives you everything you need at a lower price. If you regularly connect to more than one kind of database, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, or Oracle, SQLPro Studio puts them all in one app for one price.
Same foundation, different scope
Both apps are native, built by the same developer, and share the same core query editor, autocomplete, data browsing, and inline editing. SQLPro for MySQL is the focused, more affordable option for MySQL developers. SQLPro Studio is the all-in-one option, and it adds a native Windows app in addition to macOS and iOS.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. If you start with SQLPro for MySQL and later need other databases, you can move to SQLPro Studio at any time. There is no lock-in, your MySQL connections and workflow will feel familiar in Studio because they share the same design.
The verdict
Choose SQLPro for MySQL if MySQL is your world and you want the focused, lower-cost app. Choose SQLPro Studio if you work across multiple database engines and want one native app for all of them, plus a Windows version.