DB Designer

C
C tier on Database Design ToolsScore 6.8 · #8 of 34
Android app
Not listed
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
$9/mo
Runs on
Web
dbdesigner.net
The DB Designer homepage

Summary

DB Designer is a web-based tool for visually designing database schemas without writing SQL. It can generate SQL scripts for MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQLite, and reverse-engineer models by importing existing MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle scripts. Teams can work on a model together, use live comments or chat, and assign Owner, Editor, or Viewer access. Diagram tools include a minimap, keyboard shortcuts, saved history, undo and redo, table cloning, automatic layout, notes, and comments. Schemas can be exported as PNG or PDF, or shared through a public view link. The free Starter plan allows two database models with up to ten tables each. Other free plans provide unlimited models and tables for non-profit organizations, current students and educators, or open-source project contributors. Paid plans are Basic at $9/Month and Unlimited at $17/Month. DB Designer says it encrypts communications through SSL and stores and regularly backs up user data. Email support is available seven days a week; premium users can also get live chat and phone support.

Who it is for

DB Designer suits people who want to model schemas visually, from freelancers and developers to companies and government agencies. Its shared models and access roles also fit teams collaborating on database designs.

What is good

  • Generates SQL for five supported databases
  • Imports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle scripts
  • Supports live team comments and chat
  • Exports diagrams as PNG or PDF
  • Free Starter plan includes two models

What to know first

  • Starter limits each model to ten tables
  • Basic costs $9/Month
  • Unlimited costs $17/Month

Verdict

DB Designer combines visual schema modeling with SQL generation, reverse engineering, and team collaboration. The free Starter plan has model and table limits, while larger needs may require a paid plan.

DB Designer plans and pricing

All plans
Starter Free Free 2 Database Models · 10 Tables Per Model dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Non-Profit Free Free Unlimited Models · Unlimited Tables · Non-Profit Organizations Only dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Academic Free Free Unlimited Models · Unlimited Tables · Current Students & Educators Only dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Open Source Free Free Unlimited Models · Unlimited Tables · Contributors of Open Source Projects Only dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Basic $9/mo $9/Month 5 Database Models · 25 Tables Per Model dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Unlimited $17/mo $17/Month Unlimited Models · Unlimited tables dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on database design tools

Free plan
Yesdbdesigner.net
Reverse engineering
Yesdbdesigner.net
Forward engineering
Yesdbdesigner.net
SQL export
Yesdbdesigner.net
Supported databases
MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQLitedbdesigner.net
Team collaboration
Yesdbdesigner.net
Version history
Yesdbdesigner.net
Deployment
webdbdesigner.net

Facts

Product
DB Designer is an online database schema design and modeling tool for visually designing databases without writing SQL.dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
SQL generation
It generates SQL scripts for MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQLite.dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Collaboration
Teams can work on a model together, use live comments or chat, and assign Owner, Editor, or Viewer access.dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Diagram tools
Modeling features include a minimap, keyboard shortcuts, instant save with history, undo and redo, table cloning, automatic layout, notes, and comments.dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Exports
Users can export schema diagrams as PNG or PDF and create a public view link.dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Privacy
The privacy policy says DB Designer does not sell or share personal information or user data with advertisers.dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Security
The plans page says communication is encrypted through SSL and user data is stored securely and backed up regularly.dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Payment security
The plans FAQ says cardholder information is not stored on DB Designer's servers and payments are encrypted and processed by Stripe; PayPal is also accepted.dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Support
The plans page says support is available seven days a week by email, while premium users can get live chat and phone support.dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Enterprise
The enterprise plan is available by contacting DB Designer for teams with more than five members or organizations needing a custom solution.dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Who it is for
The maker describes the product for users ranging from freelancers and developers to government agencies, enterprise firms, and smaller companies.dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026
Company history
The maker says it began as a database consulting shop in summer 2006 and built a browser-based modeling tool for its remote team.dbdesigner.net · 2 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2006dbdesigner.net · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701, United Statesdbdesigner.net · 28 Sept 2026

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