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What it is

DB Designer is a web tool for visually designing database schemas without writing SQL. It generates scripts for MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQLite, and imports existing MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle scripts for reverse engineering. Teams can work on models together, use live comments or chat, and assign Owner, Editor, or Viewer access. Diagram tools include a minimap, keyboard shortcuts, instant saving with history, undo and redo, table cloning, automatic layout, notes, and comments. Users can export diagrams as PNG or PDF, or make a public view link. The free Starter plan costs nothing and allows two database models with 10 tables per model. Other free plans with unlimited models and tables are restricted to non-profits, current students and educators, or open-source project contributors. Basic costs $9 a month and Unlimited costs $17 a month. DB Designer says it encrypts communications through SSL and stores data securely with regular backups; support is available by email seven days a week, with live chat and phone support for premium users.

Spec sheet

Product
DB Designer is an online database schema design and modeling tool for visually designing databases without writing SQL.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
Security
The plans page says communication is encrypted through SSL and user data is stored securely and backed up regularly.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
Privacy
The privacy policy says DB Designer does not sell or share personal information or user data with advertisers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
Support
The plans page says support is available seven days a week by email, while premium users can get live chat and phone support.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
Headquarters
The site lists its address as 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
Founded
2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · dbdesigner.net
Collaboration
Teams can work on a model together, use live comments or chat, and assign Owner, Editor, or Viewer access.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
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.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
Diagram tools
Modeling features include a minimap, keyboard shortcuts, instant save with history, undo and redo, table cloning, automatic layout, notes, and comments.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
Enterprise
The enterprise plan is available by contacting DB Designer for teams with more than five members or organizations needing a custom solution.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
Exports
Users can export schema diagrams as PNG or PDF and create a public view link.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
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.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
Reverse engineering
It supports importing existing MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle scripts for reverse engineering.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
SQL generation
It generates SQL scripts for MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQLite.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net
Who it is for
The maker describes the product for users ranging from freelancers and developers to government agencies, enterprise firms, and smaller companies.Read 2 Oct 2026 · dbdesigner.net

Plans and prices

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

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Generates SQL for five listed databases.
  • Imports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle scripts.
  • Teams can collaborate with assigned access roles.
  • Exports diagrams as PNG or PDF.
  • Includes diagram history, undo, and redo.

Limits

  • Starter allows two models and 10 tables per model.
  • Unlimited free plans have eligibility restrictions.
  • Basic costs $9 a month.
  • Live chat and phone support are for premium users.

Who it suits

DB Designer suits users who want to model database schemas visually, from freelancers and developers to organizations. Its collaboration features may suit teams, while some unlimited free plans are limited to specific groups.

Verdict

DB Designer combines visual schema modeling, SQL generation, reverse engineering, and team collaboration in a browser-based tool. Check the Starter limits and eligibility rules for its other free plans, or choose between paid plans at $9 a month and $17 a month.

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