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DBModeler

Free#10 of 34 in Database Design Tools

DBModeler: A free web modeler with broad engine coverage and strong SQL workflow features. Ranked #10 of 34 in Database Design Tools by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free web modeling across many database engines.

8.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free web modeling across many database engines
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Reverse engineering
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports visual ER modeling across 14 database engines
- Generates engine-aware SQL, migrations, previews, and exports
- Includes snapshots, diffs, rollback, and repository workflows
Where it doesn't
- Collaboration is not supported
- Projects are stored locally by default
- Available through the web only

Our verdict on DBModeler

DBModeler is a browser-based ER diagram editor for designing relational schemas and organizing database projects. It is suited to developers and database professionals who need to model tables, fields, constraints, and relationships, import existing DDL, and produce SQL output without an account or card. The Free plan includes all features, supports 14 database engines, and has no usage quotas. Supported engines include PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, SQL Server, SQLite, IBM Db2, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, CockroachDB, YugabyteDB, TiDB, and DuckDB.

Its strongest area is the connection between visual design and SQL change management. Users can paste or upload existing SQL, generate engine-aware SQL and migrations, preview, export, or copy SQL, and add custom pre- and post-migration scripts. Version snapshots, diffs, rollback, migration SQL, and schema validator export provide a structured workflow for reviewing schema changes. This makes DBModeler a good fit for projects that need both reverse engineering and forward engineering rather than diagramming alone.

DBModeler also supports optional project synchronization through Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, GitHub, and GitLab, with repository workflows available for GitHub and GitLab. The application is front-end only and stores projects locally by default, so teams seeking built-in collaboration should look elsewhere. Its web-only deployment is appropriate for browser-based work, while the absence of collaboration limits its fit for shared team editing. Choose DBModeler for free, engine-aware database modeling and versioned SQL workflows; choose an alternative when simultaneous collaboration is central.

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DBModeler pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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DBModeler fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Reverse engineering	Yes
Forward engineering	Yes
SQL export	Yes
Supported databases	PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, SQL Server, SQLite, IBM Db2, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, CockroachDB, YugabyteDB, TiDB, DuckDB
Team collaboration	No
Version history	Yes
Deployment	Web
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, GitHub, GitLab
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	dbmodeler.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

DBModeler integrations

DBModeler lists 5 integrations on its own site.

Google Drive
OneDrive
Dropbox
GitHub
GitLab

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