PopSQL - Collaborative SQL Editor - Bring Order to SQL Chaos | WarmIndex

PopSQL is a collaborative SQL editor designed for teams to centralize queries, collaborate in real-time, and create data visualizations.

🚀 Overview

PopSQL brings order to SQL chaos by providing a modern, team-friendly SQL editor that centralizes scattered queries, enables real-time collaboration, and turns results into interactive visuals.

It solves the problem of disorganized SQL workflows where tribal knowledge is trapped in emails, chats, or individual tools, making data exploration slow and collaboration painful. PopSQL is built for data teams—including analysts, engineers, scientists, and leaders—at companies like Instacart, Udacity, and Branch.

The team at PopSQL (now part of Timescale) built it to help data professionals work better together, accelerating insights and reducing overhead in data-heavy environments.

✨ Key Features

Faster data exploration with centralized folders, search, data catalog, schema browser, and autocomplete to stay on top of schemas.
Real-time collaboration like Google Docs, with comments, descriptions, version history, and shared connections to streamline teamwork.
Ship insights quickly via in-app charts, lightweight dashboards, self-service analytics, and Slack integration.
Enterprise-grade support for major databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, etc.), Git for PR reviews, APIs for scheduling, and security features like SSO and SOC 2 compliance. Optional: Integration with TigerData for high-performance Postgres queries.

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend: Next.js, React, Monaco Editor, ECharts for React
Backend: Not publicly disclosed
Database: Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, and more
Auth: Okta, Azure AD, Google SSO / Custom
Hosting: Cloud-based with Electron desktop app

👥 Who Is This For?

This project is useful for:

Developers who want to write and share SQL queries collaboratively without silos
Data teams looking for centralized management, version control, and visuals
Analytics leads and enterprises building efficient data workflows

📸 Screenshots / Demo

Live demo: https://popsql.com
GitHub: https://github.com/popsql

🔥 Project Status

🟡 Maintained (limited support mode; full service ends September 1, 2026)

Last updated: 2026-03-24

❓ FAQ

Is this project free?

Freemium (Free plan with 10 queries and basics; Premium $19/editor/month; Business $36/editor/month; Enterprise custom. Viewers free.)

Is the source code available?

No — proprietary software, but some open-source components (e.g., Monaco SQL languages) available at https://github.com/popsql

Can I contribute?

Contribute to public GitHub repositories via issues or PRs. For feedback, support, or data export assistance (due to upcoming shutdown), contact via https://popsql.com/contact.