drawDB vs QuickDBD

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.

QuickDBD is a web tool for drawing database diagrams by typing schema details. It supports SQL export, forward engineering and collaboration, with database support for MySQL/MariaDB, SQL Server, PostgreSQL and Oracle 12c+. The service is free to try without registration, and diagrams can be shared online. Diagrams made with a Free account are publicly accessible; Pro users can mark diagrams private. The Basic plan provides one diagram with up to 10 tables per diagram. Pro costs $7, paid once, billed once-off for one week, and includes 10 diagrams with any number of tables per diagram. After downgrading, existing diagrams become viewable but not editable, while a Free user can create one editable diagram limited to 10 tables. QuickDBD is made by Dublin-based Dovetail Technologies Ltd and uses HTTPS for browser-to-server communications.