| App | One-time price | Platforms | License | Free tier | Same platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpl(this app) | $49 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | – |
| TablePlus | $89 one-time | Linux, Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Darkmatter | $29 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| DbVisualizer | Free tier, $197 one-time | Linux, Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Medis | $39 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Postico | €85 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Rosefinch | $30 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Unfold | Free tier, $7 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| BoltAi | $19 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Aptakube | Free tier, €99 one-time | Linux, Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Brewer X | €54 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Proxyman | $69 one-time | Linux, Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Pulldog | Free tier, €23 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
Prices are one-time license fees as listed on each developer's site and may change. Ranked by similarity to Simpl: shared category, tags, platforms and community likes.
TablePlus is the closest pay-once alternative to Simpl. TablePlus is a GUI tool that supports databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite & more. The application simplifies database management with its intuitive features. It costs $89 one-time and runs on Linux, Mac and Windows.
Yes. DbVisualizer, Unfold, Aptakube and Pulldog offer a free tier, and each also sells a one-time license if you outgrow it.
Unfold is the lowest-priced option at Free tier, $7 one-time, compared with $49 one-time for Simpl. All prices are one-time license fees, not subscriptions.
Yes. TablePlus, DbVisualizer, Aptakube and Proxyman are available on Linux and Windows, which Simpl does not support.
No. Every app on PayOnceApps is listed because it sells a one-time (perpetual) license. Some also offer a free tier or trial. Prices are checked against the developer's site but can change, so confirm on the app's website before buying.
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