DrawSQL
6.8#6 in data modeling softwareFrom $19 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitDrawSQL vs pgModeler
What both publish
| Fact | DrawSQL | pgModeler |
|---|---|---|
| Exports | The product exports database DDL, Laravel migrations, and JSON. | Models can be exported as SQL, PNG, SVG, HTML data dictionaries, or directly to a PostgreSQL server. |
| Founded | 2018 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil |
| Purpose | DrawSQL is a browser-based database schema diagram tool for designing, reviewing, and evolving schemas with a team. | pgModeler is a locally installed, multi-platform PostgreSQL schema engineering tool for visual design, reverse engineering, schema diff and synchronization, and CLI deployment automation. |
| Support | Enterprise includes priority support, and the help documentation invites users to contact support by chat or email. | The project directs feature requests and bug reports to its GitHub issues page. |
DrawSQL plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$19 a month
- Growth$59 a month
- Large$179 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
pgModeler plans
- Single user · 6 monthsPriced on request
- Single user · 12 monthsPriced on request
- Team lifetime · PerpetualPriced on request
- pgModeler CommunityFree
- pgModeler Plus · Single user · 6 months$59.90 a month
- pgModeler Plus · Team lifetime—
Pick DrawSQL if…
DrawSQL suits developers and teams who want to build or review database schemas in a browser. The free plan fits public diagrams with up to 15 tables; private diagrams and team collaboration require paid plans.
Pick pgModeler if…
pgModeler suits PostgreSQL users who want to design, inspect, compare, or deploy schemas from a desktop tool. Its local operation may suit people who do not want hosted schema infrastructure.