# Sequel Ace for Mac

> The free MySQL and MariaDB client.

The open-source successor to Sequel Pro, Sequel Ace browses, edits and queries MySQL and MariaDB databases with ease.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Sequel Ace
- Category: Developer Tools
- Website: https://sequel-ace.com/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sequel-ace/id1518036000
- Homebrew cask: sequel-ace
- Requires: macOS 13.5 or later
- App Store version: 6.0.3
- Source code: https://github.com/Sequel-Ace/Sequel-Ace
- GitHub stars: 7.6k
- Last commit: 2026-10-16
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/sequel-ace/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask sequel-ace
```

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 1518036000
```

## Questions

### Is Sequel Ace free?

Yes. Sequel Ace is free and open source. The source code is on GitHub at Sequel-Ace/Sequel-Ace.

### Where can I download Sequel Ace for Mac?

Download Sequel Ace from the Mac App Store, the developer's website (sequel-ace.com) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Sequel Ace from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask sequel-ace`. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 1518036000`.

### Which macOS version does Sequel Ace need?

The Mac App Store version of Sequel Ace requires macOS 13.5 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Sequel Ace?

Other developer tools apps for Mac worth a look are TablePro (free + pro), Zed (open source), Ghostty (open source) and iTerm2 (open source).

## Alternatives in Developer Tools

- [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)
- [iTerm2](https://macworthy.com/apps/iterm2/): The terminal that taught macOS new tricks. (Open source)
- [TablePlus](https://macworthy.com/apps/tableplus/): A modern client for every database you touch. (Free + Pro)
- [Postico 2](https://macworthy.com/apps/postico-2/): PostgreSQL, made approachable. (Free + Pro)
- [CodeEdit](https://macworthy.com/apps/codeedit/): A native, open-source code editor in Swift. (Open source)
- [Cork](https://macworthy.com/apps/cork/): A friendly face for Homebrew. (Open source)

Tags: database, mysql, open source