DrawSQL
DrawSQL: A collaborative schema design tool with strong SQL workflows and four supported database systems. Ranked #11 of 34 in Database Design Tools by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for collaborative teams modeling common SQL databases.
At a glance
- Editor score8.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forCollaborative teams modeling common SQL databases
- Free planYes
- Paid from$171/yr
- Reverse engineeringYes
- Founded2018 · Sydney, Australia
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Imports SQL DDL into editable diagrams and exports SQL schemas
- Supports real-time multiplayer editing and schema version restore
- Free plan includes unlimited public diagrams and up to 15 tables
Where it doesn't
- Verified database support covers MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MariaDB
- Private diagrams and AI begin on the $19-per-month Starter plan
- Unlimited tables per diagram require the $179-per-month Large plan
Our verdict on DrawSQL
DrawSQL is a browser-based database schema diagramming tool for developers and engineering teams. It converts SQL definitions into editable visual diagrams, supports schema design and documentation, and exports SQL DDL, Laravel migrations, JSON, and images. Its web and API access suit teams that want a shared workspace for designing, reviewing, and presenting database structures. Public diagrams are available on the free plan, while paid plans add private workspaces and team-oriented controls.
The strongest fit is its connection between visual modeling and SQL workflows. Teams can import SQL DDL into editable diagrams, export schemas back to SQL DDL, and keep schema changes organized with version history, preview, and restore. DrawSQL also supports AI schema review and generation, team permissions, diagram sharing, embeds, and public links. For collaborative work, Growth adds real-time multiplayer editing and unlimited private diagrams, while the Large plan adds unlimited tables per diagram. These capabilities make DrawSQL more suitable for shared design and documentation than a diagramming tool focused only on static visuals.
Pricing scales by privacy, collaboration, and diagram size. Free includes unlimited public diagrams and up to 15 tables. Starter costs $19 per month or $171 per year and adds private diagrams, DrawSQL AI, and API access. Growth costs $59 per month or $531 per year, adding unlimited private diagrams and real-time multiplayer editing. Large costs $179 per month or $1,790 per year and adds unlimited tables per diagram. Enterprise adds SSO and SAML, an audit trail, and priority support. DrawSQL is a practical choice for teams working with its four supported SQL databases; teams needing other database systems or a lower-cost private workspace should consider alternatives.
Questions about DrawSQL
Does DrawSQL have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan; paid plans start at $19/mo (Starter).
How much does DrawSQL cost? DrawSQL lists 3 paid plans; the lowest is Starter at $19/mo.
What does DrawSQL run on? Web. It runs in the cloud.
Who is DrawSQL built for? Solo users, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
Your product? Our editors can test DrawSQL in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →
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DrawSQL fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $171/yr |
| Reverse engineering | Yes |
| Forward engineering | Yes |
| SQL export | Yes |
| Supported databases | MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MariaDB |
| Team collaboration | Yes |
| Version history | Yes |
| Deployment | Web |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SSO/SAML |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | drawsql.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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- DbSchemaA broad cross-platform modeler for database design, migration, documentation, and review.9.4
- SqlDBMA broad modeling workspace for teams aligning schemas, warehouses, lineage, and documentation.9.2
- Hackolade StudioA broad modeling workspace for teams managing complex, multi-model data architecture.9.1
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