Open-source relational database forked from MySQL
drawDB
Visual database schema designer that generates SQL in your browser
About drawDB
drawDB is a browser-based editor for designing database schemas as entity-relationship diagrams and generating clean SQL DDL for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB, SQL Server, and Oracle. It can import existing DDL to reverse-engineer diagrams, export DBML or JSON, and detect issues before scripts run. The core editor is free and open source; it suits developers and data modelers sketching or documenting relational databases.
drawDB website preview
Live preview of drawdb.app via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
drawDB: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
- Covers database, er diagram, sql, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1009 tools in the Data & Analytics category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
drawDB pricing
| Pricing model | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | drawdb.app |
drawDB key facts
- Category: Data & Analytics
- Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
- Focus areas: database, er diagram, sql, open source
- Official site: drawdb.app
drawDB FAQ
How much does drawDB cost?
Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (drawdb.app).
What is drawDB used for?
Visual database schema designer that generates SQL in your browser Its focus areas in the Data & Analytics category: database, er diagram, sql, open source.
Where can I try drawDB?
On its official site, drawdb.app — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
drawDB vs alternatives
| drawDB | MariaDB | Orcaq | Antares SQL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | database, er diagram, sql, open source | database, sql, open source | database, sql, client, open source | sql, client, database, gui |
| Official site | drawdb.app | mariadb.com | orca-q.com | antares-sql.app |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Data & Analytics category
Analytics and BI platforms that turn raw data into clear insights. The Data & Analytics category on Tools Hub currently lists 1009 tools. Alongside drawDB, it includes Sosse, Collective Access - Providence, Mathesar, Open Archiver.
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