# Postico 2 for Mac

> PostgreSQL, made approachable.

Postico is a focused Postgres client that turns tables, queries and schema edits into friendly, native interactions.

## Facts

- Price: Free, with paid upgrades
- Developer: Egger Apps
- Category: Developer Tools
- Website: https://eggerapps.at/postico2/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/postico-2/id6446933691
- Homebrew cask: postico
- Requires: macOS 14 or later
- App Store version: 2.3.4
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/postico-2/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask postico
```

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 6446933691
```

## Questions

### Is Postico 2 free?

Postico 2 is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.

### Where can I download Postico 2 for Mac?

Download Postico 2 from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (eggerapps.at). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Postico 2 from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask postico`. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 6446933691`.

### Which macOS version does Postico 2 need?

The Mac App Store version of Postico 2 requires macOS 14 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Postico 2?

Other developer tools apps for Mac worth a look are TablePlus (free + pro), Sequel Ace (open source), TablePro (free + pro) and Zed (open source).

## Alternatives in Developer Tools

- [TablePlus](https://macworthy.com/apps/tableplus/): A modern client for every database you touch. (Free + Pro)
- [Sequel Ace](https://macworthy.com/apps/sequel-ace/): The free MySQL and MariaDB client. (Open source)
- [TablePro](https://macworthy.com/apps/tablepro/): An open-source database client for many engines. (Free + Pro)
- [Zed](https://macworthy.com/apps/zed/): A code editor that runs at the speed of thought. (Open source)
- [Ghostty](https://macworthy.com/apps/ghostty/): A fast, feature-rich, truly native terminal. (Open source)
- [OrbStack](https://macworthy.com/apps/orbstack/): Docker and Linux machines, light as a feather. (Free + Pro)
- [Warp](https://macworthy.com/apps/warp/): The terminal, reimagined around blocks and agents. (Free + Pro)
- [iTerm2](https://macworthy.com/apps/iterm2/): The terminal that taught macOS new tricks. (Open source)

Tags: database, postgres