DBDiagram.io Alternatives

DBDiagram.io is described as 'Quick and simple free tool to help you draw your database relationship diagrams and flow quickly using simple DSL language' and is an website. There are more than 25 alternatives to DBDiagram.io, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best DBDiagram.io alternative is draw.io, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to DBDiagram.io are MySQL Workbench, Lucidchart, Mermaid and Visual Paradigm.

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  1. draw.io icon
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    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    130 draw.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
     
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    Comments about draw.io as an Alternative to DBDiagram.io
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Doesnt provide a low code alternative to crate db diagrams

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • draw.io is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to DBDiagram.io.

    • draw.io is the most popular free alternative to DBDiagram.io.

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryDBDiagram.io is also Free and Proprietary
    • draw.io is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDBDiagram.io is not according to our users
  2. MySQL Workbench icon
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    MySQL Workbench is a unified visual tool for database architects, developers, and DBAs. MySQL Workbench provides data modeling, SQL development, and comprehensive administration tools for server configuration, user administration, and much more.

    112 MySQL Workbench alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about MySQL Workbench as an Alternative to DBDiagram.io
    benni347
    Negative
    0

    Dbdiagram.io is used to sketch up a theoretical databse while mysql workbench is useed for managing an existing one

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    • MySQL Workbench is the most popular Open Source alternative to DBDiagram.io.

    • MySQL Workbench is Free and Open SourceDBDiagram.io is Free and Proprietary
    • MySQL Workbench is LightweightDBDiagram.io is not according to our users
  3. Lucidchart icon
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    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into workflows.

    63 Lucidchart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Lucidchart is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to DBDiagram.io.

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryDBDiagram.io is Free and Proprietary
  4. Mermaid icon
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    Ever wanted to simplify documentation and avoid heavy tools like Visio when explaining your code? This is why mermaid was born, a simple markdown-like script language for generating flowcharts, Gantt charts and sequence diagrams from text via JavaScript.

    26 Mermaid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
     
  5. Visual Paradigm icon
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    Visual Paradigm for UML (VP-UML) is a UML design tool and UML CASE tool designed to aid software development. VP-UML supports key modeling standards such as Unified Modeling Language (UML) 2.4, SysML, ERD, DFD, BPMN 2.0, ArchiMate 2.0, etc.

    81 Visual Paradigm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Visual Paradigm is the most popular commercial alternative to DBDiagram.io.

    • Visual Paradigm is Paid and ProprietaryDBDiagram.io is Free and Proprietary
  6. DrawSQL icon
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    This tool aids developers in creating, visualizing, and collaborating on database entity relationship diagrams. It enhances workflow and schema understanding while offering a cloud-based solution that synchronizes and maintains the latest schema versions, and replaces offline tools.

    19 DrawSQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. D2 icon
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    Create beautiful diagrams in minutes. Simple syntax. Endlessly customizable. D2 is the fastest and easiest way to get a mental model from your head onto the screen, then make edits with your team.

    25 D2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. QuickDBD icon
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    Quick DBD is a free online web-based application for making database diagrams quickly. Quick DBD lets you create a database diagram by typing the schema.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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    Comments about QuickDBD as an Alternative to DBDiagram.io
    martinwallace
    Positive
    0

    Allows real time colllaboration with team,

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • QuickDBD is Freemium and ProprietaryDBDiagram.io is Free and Proprietary
  9. Azimutt icon
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    Azimutt is an explorer for your database schema, similar to an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) but with features to handle big schema (up to 1000 tables) where most other ERD are too crowded.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    EDGE Diagrammer is a diagramming tool for creating various types of diagrams including block diagrams, flowcharts, and organizational charts. It automatically connects lines to figures, adjusts when objects are moved, and modifies shape size when text is added.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Hubql icon
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    The collaboration platform for building, documenting and testing APIs together.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  12. Cacoo icon
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    Cacoo is a user-friendly online diagramming tool that allows you to create a variety of diagrams such as wireframes, flowcharts, UML diagrams, network diagrams, mindmaps, sitemaps, database diagrams, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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