17.9
MySQL is an open-source database for web, e-commerce, SaaS, and online transaction processing applications.
Free planAPILinuxmacOS
Best Database Design Tools in 2026
Designing a database involves shaping a model and deciding how it connects to implementation and team workflows. Compare supported databases and deployment options, then consider forward engineering, reverse engineering, and SQL export to gauge which design tasks are covered. Team collaboration and version history offer further ways to assess how models may be shared and tracked. Free-plan availability and paid-from…
27.8
Hackolade Studio is a data modeling and schema design tool for relational and NoSQL databases, APIs, and data exchange formats.
Free planWebAPILinux
37.7
Schemity is database design software that reads a live database and previews schema changes before they are run.
Free planWebAPILinux
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Database Workbench
Database Workbench is a desktop database IDE for designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining databases.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.5€199 one-time - 5
DbSchema
DbSchema is a desktop tool for designing, documenting, and working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.0From $29.40 a month - 6
pgModeler
pgModeler is a desktop PostgreSQL schema engineering tool for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.9From $59.90 a month - 7
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-hosted6.8From $25 a month - 8
DrawSQL
DrawSQL is a browser-based tool for designing, reviewing, and evolving database schema diagrams with a team.
Free planWebAPI6.8From $19 a month - 9
DB Designer
DB Designer is a web-based tool for visually designing database schemas without writing SQL.
Free planWeb6.7From $9 a month - 10
dbdiagram.io
dbdiagram.io creates database relationship diagrams by letting users write DBML, its Database Markup Language.
Free planWebAPIExtension6.7From $20 a month - 11
ERBuilder Data Modeler
ERBuilder Data Modeler is a Windows desktop application for designing databases with graphical entity relationship diagrams and generating SQL databases.
Free planWindows6.7From $139 a year - 12
QuickDBD
QuickDBD is a web application for drawing database diagrams by typing schema details.
Free planWeb6.7From $95 a year - 13
WorksCove ERD
WorksCove ERD converts database structures into editable entity-relationship diagrams and exports designs as SQL.
Free planWeb6.6From $10 a month - 14
Tap Forms Pro
iOSmacOS6.5From $12.99 a year - 15
DeZign for Databases
Windows6.4 - 16
Moon Modeler
LinuxmacOSWindows6.4$99 one-time - 17
SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.4 - 18
drawDB
drawDB is a browser-based database diagram editor for designing schemas and exporting them in multiple formats.
Free planWebSelf-hosted6.3Free plan - 19
ER/Studio
WebSelf-hostedWindows6.3From $2,687 a year - 20
Skipper
LinuxmacOSWindows6.3 - 21
ER Designer
ER Designer is a browser-based platform for creating entity-relationship diagrams, restructuring database schemas, and generating logical schemas.
Free planWeb6.1Free plan - 22
SQL Power Architect
SQL Power Architect is a data modeling and profiling tool created for data warehouse designers.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.1Free plan - 236.0Free plan
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DBModeler
DBModeler is a browser-based ER modeler for designing databases and generating SQL for 14 engines.
Free planWeb5.9Free plan - 25
ERD Designer
ERD Designer is a free, open-source tool for visually designing database schemas.
Free planWebExtension5.9Free plan