Simpl.
A pleasant Postgres browser for working with real data
360 followers
A pleasant Postgres browser for working with real data
360 followers
Every Postgres project eventually needs a way to browse production data. You either suffer through ugly, expensive, and overly complex enterprise-grade tools, or build yet another custom admin panel that you need to maintain. Simpl is different. Paste your connection string and instantly get a beautiful, browsable interface. Filter intelligently, follow foreign keys naturally, customize what you see, and share with your team. Built by a solo dev, for solo devs and small teams.
Liinks
Hey Product Hunt 👋
I’m Charlie, the maker of Simpl (and a bunch of other stuff lol)
I built Simpl after shipping 10+ products on the same stack (Next.js + Postgres) and hitting the same wall every time:
You launch → you need to understand real user data → you open a heavy DB tool → regret → build a custom admin → promise yourself you won’t maintain it forever → repeat.
Everything I tried felt either ugly, overpowered, or way too much work for something that should be simple.
So I built the tool I always wanted.
Simpl is a beautifully simple Postgres browser.
Not a BI tool. Not a CMS. Not an app builder.
Just a fast, intuitive way to explore and edit your data.
What it does really well:
Click-through relationship navigation that just makes sense
Type-aware fields, filters, and inline editing
List and detail views that work out of the box
Real-time querying, no data stored on our servers
$49 one-time price, no subscription
Setup takes about 30 seconds. Paste your connection string and you’re in.
I built this for solo devs and small teams who want clarity and simplicity.
I’d love your feedback:
What feels unclear or missing?
What would make this an instant buy for you?
Thanks for checking it out, and happy to answer any questions 🙏
Macky
@charlie_clark Hey Charlie, congrats on the launch!
Liinks
@sayuj_suresh thanks Sayuj!
Product Hunt
Liinks
Great question @curiouskitty ! I hope this answers it 😼🤖
Simpl is not trying to replace DataGrip, DBeaver, or TablePlus.
Those tools are excellent when you need to write complex SQL, do migrations, or live deep in the database all day. That’s not the problem Simpl is solving.
Where Simpl clearly wins
1. Answering product questions fast
“What did this user do?” “Why does this record look wrong?”
Instead of writing queries and manually joining tables, you open a record and click through relationships naturally. Lists, records, and related data all stay in one flow.
2. Exploring unfamiliar schemas
Coming back to a project or onboarding someone new.
Simpl is built for discovery. Clear relationship navigation, schema overview, and type-aware fields mean less remembering table names and more understanding how data fits together.
3. Small, safe edits
Fixing a typo or updating a status.
Inline edits feel intentional and low-friction, not like issuing commands in a power tool.
4. Low-effort, occasional use
Paste a connection string and you’re in. No local setup, drivers, or UI sprawl. Perfect when the task is small but time matters.
Where Simpl does not compete
Writing complex SQL
Query tuning or migrations
Large bulk updates
Power-user database workflows
If you live in SQL all day, those tools win.
If you want fast clarity with minimal cognitive load, Simpl wins.
Hello,
It looks very clean and well designed. I tried connecting it to my Supabase database, but it couldn't connect. Do I need to have IPv4 to connect this?
Also, in the video you say we can save filters, but I didn't find that in the demo. Where should look?
Last question: if I want to use this with 3 projects, do I pat 3 x $49?
Liinks
@akiarostami hi Ahmad!
1) You're right about the IPv4 thing. If you choose the "Transaction Pooler" mode when copying your connection string it should work!
2) Filters can be saved by clicking the "save" button in the filter panel
3) $49 gets you unlimited connections!
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you@charlie_clark!
I'll try "Transaction Pooler" and let you know if it didn't work.
I don't see that "Save" button on your Demo site. Perhaps you've removed it for Demo?
And your pricing is great. I think you're going to have a new customer. :)
Liinks
@akiarostami ah yeah, the demo is read only :)
Hey Charlie, gave Simpl a spin and I appreciate the clear stance on simplicity. It’s refreshing to see a product that resists feature creep and focuses on removing friction.
That said, I’m curious where you draw the line long term. How do you decide what not to build as users ask for more control or customization?
Feels like a strong foundation. Interested to see how you balance simplicity with evolving user needs.
Liinks
@arjun_279 Hi Arjun. I think I'll need to handle the requests on a case-by-case basis, weighing the pros and cons of adding complexity vs solving real user problems.
Nice product and really clean UI !
Quick question about scope: since Simpl is intentionally not a BI tool, how do you think about cross-database use cases?
For example, if someone runs multiple apps with separate Postgres databases, would a unified read-only view (e.g. all users across apps) ever make sense, or is the focus strictly one database at a time by design?
Curious to hear how you think about that boundary.
Liinks
@mrpop good question! This isn't something I've considered or have any plans for yet, but if it's a request that comes up enough I would definitely consider!
Seems useful! Will you offer an option to self-host? I imagine most databases are behind a firewall making is so that a SaaS offering can't easily connect to it. Would it be possible to provide a read-only connection string?
Liinks
@wilco_kruijer1 read-only connection strings already work (you just wouldn't be able to use the inline-editing functionality)
I'm thinking about ways to either self host or run locally. Stay tuned!
The "pleasant" promise really stands out - working with production data usually means clunky enterprise tools or risky raw SQL. How does Simpl handle things like complex joins and aggregations while staying user-friendly?
Liinks
@nora_studiohedera short answer: it doesn't! Simpl. is all about giving users the tools needed to quickly explore their data, easily navigating relations and performing simple filtering. Users looking for more advanced use cases like complex joins and aggregations, would typically need to graduate to a more complicated product.