DeZign for Databases review
A mature Windows desktop modeler for designing, comparing, documenting, and generating database schemas.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
DeZign for Databases is a Windows desktop data modeling tool for developers, database administrators, and data architects. It uses entity relationship diagrams with Crow's Foot and IDEF1X notations to design database structures, generate databases and SQL DDL, reverse-engineer existing databases, compare models with databases, and create documentation. Supported platforms include Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Google BigQuery, and other relational and cloud databases. Its focus suits teams that prefer a traditional desktop modeling workflow over a browser-first tool.
Pricing is subscription-based, with a 14-day free trial and no free plan. The Standard plan costs €19 per user per month when billed annually and covers ER diagramming, database generation, documentation, reverse engineering, and model-to-database updates. Professional costs €59 per user per month when billed annually, while Expert costs €79 per user per month when billed annually. Professional and Expert editions add database importing and reverse-engineering capabilities, and Expert adds database alteration generation and repository-based collaboration. Monthly subscriptions are also available online.
The standout strength is the engineering workflow around schema change and maintenance. DeZign can generate alteration scripts, compare models with databases in both directions, archive model versions, compare versions, export data dictionaries as CSV, and produce HTML, PDF, and Microsoft Word reports. Folder-based projects support Git-based collaboration. These capabilities make it a strong fit for database teams managing documented schema evolution across supported systems. It is less suitable for organizations requiring cross-platform desktop access, a free starting tier, or a lightweight modeling tool with fewer engineering controls.
Questions about DeZign for Databases
Does DeZign for Databases have a free plan? No free plan is listed; paid plans start at €19/user/mo (Standard).
How much does DeZign for Databases cost? DeZign for Databases lists 3 paid plans; the lowest is Standard at €19/user/mo.
Is there a free trial of DeZign for Databases? Yes: a 14-day free trial.
What does DeZign for Databases run on? Windows. It runs as a desktop app.
Who is DeZign for Databases built for? Small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
DeZign for Databases pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Forward and reverse engineering support for a wide range of databases
- Bidirectional model and database comparison with synchronization
- Documentation, version history, Git-based projects, and alteration scripts
- Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop deployment
- No free plan; subscriptions are billed annually at listed prices
- Advanced reverse engineering and collaboration vary by edition
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