drawDB vs ER/Studio Data Architect
drawDB
drawdb.appER/Studio Data Architect
erstudio.comSide by side
| Figure | drawDB | ER/Studio Data Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $223.92/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Data Modeling Software | 7.8 (#12) | 7.9 (#10) |
| Purpose | drawDB is a browser-based database diagram editor for modeling schemas and exporting SQL. | ER/Studio Data Architect is a data modeling solution for individuals and small teams to create, document, and optimize data structures. |
| Support | The maker lists support by email at [email protected], Discord, documentation, and GitHub Issues. | Product support tickets are for customers with a current support contract, and the maker offers a knowledge base. |
Plans
drawDB
- FreeFree
- SoloPriced on request
- TeamPriced on request
- Solo ProPriced on request
- Team ProPriced on request
ER/Studio Data Architect
- ER/Studio Data Architect ProPriced on request
- ER/Studio EnterprisePriced on request
- ER/Studio Data Architect$2,687 a year
In their own words
drawDB
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.
ER/Studio Data Architect
ER/Studio Data Architect has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.