30 alternatives · from database design tools

MySQL Database Alternatives

MySQL powers web, e-commerce, SaaS and online transaction-processing applications as an open-source database. Its Community Edition can be downloaded under the GPL, supports relational SQL and NoSQL development, and is offered for more than 20 platforms. These alternatives cover managed SQL, distributed workloads, replication, data protection, database administration, modeling and database interfaces. Check each product's platform and pricing details before switching.

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Hackolade Studio

Hackolade Studio is a data modeling and schema design tool for relational and NoSQL databases, APIs, and data exchange formats.

Free planWebAPILinux

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Schemity

Schemity is database design software that reads a live database and previews schema changes before they are run.

Free planWebAPILinux

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37.5

Database Workbench

Database Workbench is a desktop database IDE for designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining databases.

Free planLinuxmacOSWindows

€199 one-time

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DbSchema
DbSchema is a desktop tool for designing, documenting, and working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
7.0From $29.40 a month
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pgModeler
pgModeler is a desktop PostgreSQL schema engineering tool for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
6.9From $59.90 a month
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ChartDB
ChartDB is a database visualization and diagramming tool for developers and product teams who need to understand, design, and manage database schemas.
Free planWebSelf-hosted
6.8From $25 a month
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DrawSQL
DrawSQL is a browser-based tool for designing, reviewing, and evolving database schema diagrams with a team.
Free planWebAPI
6.8From $19 a month
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DB Designer
DB Designer is a web-based tool for visually designing database schemas without writing SQL.
Free planWeb
6.7From $9 a month
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dbdiagram.io
dbdiagram.io creates database relationship diagrams by letting users write DBML, its Database Markup Language.
Free planWebAPIExtension
6.7From $20 a month
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ERBuilder Data Modeler
ERBuilder Data Modeler is a Windows desktop application for designing databases with graphical entity relationship diagrams and generating SQL databases.
Free planWindows
6.7From $139 a year
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QuickDBD
QuickDBD is a web application for drawing database diagrams by typing schema details.
Free planWeb
6.7From $95 a year
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WorksCove ERD
WorksCove ERD converts database structures into editable entity-relationship diagrams and exports designs as SQL.
Free planWeb
6.6From $10 a month
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Tap Forms Pro
iOSmacOS
6.5From $12.99 a year
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DeZign for Databases
Windows
6.4
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Moon Modeler
LinuxmacOSWindows
6.4$99 one-time
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SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText
AndroidiOSWebLinux
6.4
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drawDB
drawDB is a browser-based database diagram editor for designing schemas and exporting them in multiple formats.
Free planWebSelf-hosted
6.3Free plan
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ER/Studio
WebSelf-hostedWindows
6.3From $2,687 a year
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Skipper
LinuxmacOSWindows
6.3
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ER Designer
ER Designer is a browser-based platform for creating entity-relationship diagrams, restructuring database schemas, and generating logical schemas.
Free planWeb
6.1Free plan
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SQL Power Architect
SQL Power Architect is a data modeling and profiling tool created for data warehouse designers.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
6.1Free plan
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YourERD
YourERD is a browser-based tool for drawing entity-relationship diagrams.
Free planWeb
6.0Free plan
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DBModeler
DBModeler is a browser-based ER modeler for designing databases and generating SQL for 14 engines.
Free planWeb
5.9Free plan
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ERD Designer
ERD Designer is a free, open-source tool for visually designing database schemas.
Free planWebExtension
5.9Free plan
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OpenDBD
OpenDBD is a free web application for designing database schemas on a visual canvas with schema-aware AI assistance.
Free planWeb
5.9Free plan
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Model Xtractor
Model Xtractor is a Windows desktop tool for inspecting relational database models, including traditional or enhanced ER models, generated models,…
Free planWindows
5.8Free plan
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Oracle SQL Developer
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
5.8Free plan
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Records Database
Records Database is a macOS desktop app for collecting and organizing information such as movie details and customer invoices.
Free planmacOS
5.8Free plan
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Navicat Data Modeler
Navicat Data Modeler is desktop software for designing database models on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
LinuxmacOSWindows
5.6$1,299 one-time
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Redgate Data Modeler
Redgate Software
Web
5.4From $189 a year
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Why people look elsewhere

MySQL Enterprise subscriptions are priced at $5,350–$10,700 per server annually.
Community Edition relies on community support; paid subscriptions include support and maintenance.
Early Access Community Edition releases receive only limited validation, come without Oracle technical support, and are not meant for production deployments.
MySQL lists Linux, macOS, Windows, API and self-hosted platforms, but not Android or iOS apps.

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