Navicat Data Dictionary review
A broad database documentation feature for teams automating polished data dictionaries.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Navicat Data Dictionary is a database documentation feature included in Navicat Premium and related editions. It is designed for teams that need structured data dictionaries covering database, schema, and server objects. Documentation can include tables, views, functions, relationships, properties, and definitions, making it suitable for organizations working across multiple database models and environments. The desktop applications run on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Pricing is tied to the parent Navicat editions. The published plans include Standard Monthly Subscription, Standard Yearly Subscription, Standard Perpetual License, Enterprise Monthly Subscription, Enterprise Yearly Subscription, Enterprise Perpetual License, Non-Commercial Monthly Subscription, and Non-Commercial Yearly Subscription. Standard and Enterprise Perpetual License plans show a price of $1,299 per license, with an application that does not expire and volume discounts available. The feature has no free plan and includes a 14-day free trial. Teams should account for the fact that Data Dictionary is part of Navicat Premium rather than a separately listed standalone product.
Its strongest fit is for documentation workflows that need customization and repeatability. Users can select objects, reorder content, customize covers, contents, headers, footers, main content, and paper layout, then export the result as a PDF. Scheduled data dictionary jobs and email attachments support recurring distribution. Integration coverage includes MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, MariaDB, MongoDB, and Snowflake. Choose it when broad database coverage, desktop deployment, and automated document generation matter. Teams seeking a standalone documentation product or a free starting option should consider a different category fit.
Questions about Navicat Data Dictionary
Is there a free trial of Navicat Data Dictionary? Yes: a 14-day free trial.
What does Navicat Data Dictionary run on? Windows, macOS and Linux. It runs as a desktop app.
What does Navicat Data Dictionary integrate with? 8 integrations, including MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite and SQL Server.
Who is Navicat Data Dictionary built for? Small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
Navicat Data Dictionary pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Documents relational, NoSQL, and warehouse database objects
- Customizes templates, layouts, headers, footers, and paper format
- Automates scheduled jobs with PDF export and email attachments
- Where it doesn't
- Available as a Navicat Premium feature, not a standalone product
- No free plan is offered
- Perpetual licenses start at $1,299 per license
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