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Moon Modeler

Paid#23 of 34 in Database Design ToolsData Modeling Software

Moon Modeler: A focused desktop modeler for MongoDB-compatible databases with reverse and forward engineering. Ranked #23 of 34 in Database Design Tools by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for mongoDB and compatible NoSQL modelers.

7.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.1 / 10
Pricing
14-day trial
Best for
MongoDB and compatible NoSQL modelers
Free plan
No
Paid from
$99/user one-time
Reverse engineering
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Visual collection, field, reference, index, and validation design
- Reverse and forward engineering for MongoDB-compatible databases
- Runs locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access starts with a paid license
- Professional features cost more than the Basic Edition
- Desktop deployment may not suit browser-first database teams

Our verdict on Moon Modeler

Moon Modeler is a desktop schema design and data modeling tool for MongoDB, Mongoose ODM, Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB, and Amazon DocumentDB. It is aimed at developers and database teams that need to visually design collections, fields, references, indexes, and validation rules. Models can be reverse-engineered from existing structures, while validation and creation scripts can be generated for forward engineering. The application runs locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and models and generated scripts remain on the local machine.

Its strongest fit is a focused NoSQL modeling workflow rather than broad database administration. Moon Modeler supports visual collection design, custom templates for generated code, PDF and image diagram exports, and interactive HTML reports. MongoDB-to-Mongoose conversion is available in the Professional Edition, which also adds secure SSH/TLS connections, sub-diagrams, multiple instances, and interactive reports. These features make the higher tier more suitable for teams working across application models, remote connections, or more detailed documentation needs.

Pricing uses a perpetual, one-time licensing model. The Basic Edition costs $99 one-time and includes data modeling and ER diagrams, unlimited projects and tables, reverse and forward engineering, SQL script generation, custom fields and templates, and assets and graphics. The Professional Edition costs $169 one-time and includes all Basic features plus its additional connection, reporting, diagram, instance, and Mongoose capabilities. A 14-day free trial is available, with optional renewals for newer versions. Choose Moon Modeler if your work centers on MongoDB or compatible NoSQL systems and you want a local visual modeling tool; choose an alternative if you need a free plan or a browser-based deployment.

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Moon Modeler pricing

Plans 14-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Moon Modeler fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$99/user one-time
Reverse engineering	Yes
Forward engineering	Yes
SQL export	Yes
Supported databases	MongoDB, Mongoose ODM, Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB, Amazon DocumentDB
Team collaboration	Not verified
Version history	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Free trial	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	14-day trial (source)
Website	datensen.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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