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Spec score 7.8 #15 of 35 in Database Design Tools

What it is

drawDB is a browser-based database diagram editor for modeling schemas, importing existing definitions and exporting SQL. It supports Generic, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle diagrams. Imports include drawDB JSON and DDB files, DBML, and SQL scripts for the listed database systems; exports include SQL, image and document formats, drawDB JSON, DBML, Mermaid and Markdown. The free plan is listed at free and includes local diagrams, SQL dialects, and import and export. In the open-source editor, diagrams and custom templates live in browser IndexedDB, tying them to that browser profile. The maker says it can also be self-hosted with Docker. Pro options add cloud storage and sync, public sharing, AI assistance and version history; team options include workspaces, roles, diagram permissions and live collaboration. The AI assistant can create or edit schema elements from prompts, while the MCP server provides read-only access for compatible coding tools to schemas in Pro cloud workspaces. Schema context is sent to the AI service when it operates on a diagram.

Spec sheet

Purpose
drawDB is a browser-based database diagram editor for modeling schemas and exporting SQL.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io
Support
The maker lists support by email at [email protected], Discord, documentation, and GitHub Issues.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb.app
AI assistant
The Pro AI assistant can generate and edit tables, columns, relationships, notes, and subject areas from a prompt.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io
AI data handling
The Pro documentation says a diagram schema is sent to the AI service as context when AI operates on it.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io
Browser storage
The open-source editor stores diagrams and custom templates in browser IndexedDB, so they are tied to that browser profile.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io
Database dialects
It supports Generic, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle SQL diagrams.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io
Export
It exports diagrams as SQL, PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, drawDB JSON, DBML, Mermaid, and Markdown.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io
Import
It imports drawDB JSON and DDB files, DBML, and SQL scripts for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle SQL.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io
MCP clients
The maker lists Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, Goose, and Windsurf as compatible MCP clients.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io
MCP integration
Its MCP server gives compatible AI coding tools read-only access to schemas in drawDB Pro cloud workspaces.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io
MCP limitation
The MCP package uses local stdio transport and does not connect directly to web-only ChatGPT or claude.ai sessions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io
Open-source license
The public drawDB repository identifies its license as AGPL-3.0.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Pro collaboration
Pro Team includes team workspaces, roles, per-diagram permissions, and live collaboration.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io
Self-hosting
The maker says users can clone the open-source repository and run drawDB with Docker on their own infrastructure.Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb.app

Plans and prices

Free Free Local diagrams · All SQL dialects · Import and export Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb.app
Solo Priced on request Cloud storage and sync · Public sharing · AI assistant · MCP server · Version history and restore · GitHub integration Read 20 Sep 2026 · drawdb.app
Team Priced on request Cloud storage and sync · Public sharing · AI assistant · MCP server · Live collaboration · Diagram permissions Read 20 Sep 2026 · drawdb.app
Solo Pro Priced on request Cloud storage and sync · Public sharing · AI assistant · Version history and migrations · API keys and MCP Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io
Team Pro Priced on request Solo Pro features · Team workspaces, roles, and permissions · Live collaboration · Billed per active seat Read 8 Oct 2026 · drawdb-io.github.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan includes local diagrams and SQL export.
  • Supports seven diagram dialects.
  • Exports to SQL, images, PDF and Markdown.
  • Can be self-hosted with Docker.

Limits

  • Local diagrams are tied to a browser profile.
  • AI operations send schema context to the AI service.

Who it suits

drawDB suits people designing database schemas or converting between diagram formats and SQL. Teams may want its Pro collaboration features, while users who need local control can self-host it.

Verdict

drawDB covers schema modeling, multiple database dialects and a broad set of import and export formats. Its free editor is local to a browser profile; cloud storage, collaboration and AI features are listed in Pro plans with no public prices.

Where Specifiction places it

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