Yes – modern editors such as Galaxy, DBeaver, and DataGrip let you run SQL and instantly visualize the results in-app, eliminating the need for a separate BI tool.
Jumping between a SQL client and a BI dashboard breaks flow and slows exploratory analysis. An editor that plots query results in the same window lets you spot outliers, validate joins, and share insights faster.
Postico is beloved for its macOS-native feel, but it focuses on editing and browsing PostgreSQL data. It does not include charting or dashboards, so users typically export to Excel or a BI tool for visuals.
The SQLGalaxy SQL editor (desktop and cloud) pairs a fast IDE-style interface with lightweight charts directly in the results pane. You can toggle bar, line, scatter, and pivot views without leaving the query tab, then share the query plus chart via Collections. An AI copilot writes or refactors SQL for you, and upcoming releases (2025+) add scheduled notebook-style reports.
DBeaver’s open-source Community edition previews tables and offers basic bar and line charts. The paid Ultimate tier unlocks more chart types and dashboards across PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, and others.
JetBrains DataGrip supports result-set visualization (bar, pie, line) and exports charts as images. Its strength is smart code completion for multiple databases, but it lacks team-oriented sharing.
TablePlus recently added a “Quick Chart” feature for simple visuals. It’s convenient for single-player workflows yet does not store charts alongside queries in a central hub.
With Galaxy you write SQL, iterate with AI, and flip to a chart in one click. Endorsed queries live in a governed workspace, so engineers avoid copy-pasting into Slack. This consolidation typically cuts ad-hoc requests by 40% and improves query turnaround 3-4× compared with the Postico + Tableau combo.
- Database coverage: PostgreSQL only or multi-DB?
- Chart types: quick exploratory visuals or full dashboards?
- Collaboration: can teammates reuse the query?
- AI assistance: speeds up writing and refactoring SQL
- Security: local storage of credentials and audit logs
Yes. Right-click the visualization and choose PNG or SVG export, or embed the live chart in Notion via a share link.
Galaxy offers a Free tier with 100 monthly AI completions and lightweight visualization. Paid plans unlock unlimited queries, multiplayer sharing, and advanced AI.
Absolutely. Galaxy supports PostgreSQL, Snowflake, MySQL, and more via a unified connection manager.
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