SAP PowerDesigner

Paid#3 of 26 in Data Modeling Software

SAP PowerDesigner: A broad modeling and engineering suite for teams managing enterprise data models. Ranked #3 of 26 in Data Modeling Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Pricing on request · 30-day trial; best for enterprise teams standardizing data models.

8.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.6 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Best for
Enterprise teams standardizing data models
Free plan
No
Reverse engineering
Yes
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Covers conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling
- Reverse-engineers models and generates or updates databases
- Repository version histories support shared model management
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop client limits desktop platform choice
- PowerDesigner Web edits only certain model types
- Pricing requires contacting sales

Our verdict on SAP PowerDesigner

SAP PowerDesigner is a data modeling and enterprise architecture tool for designing, analyzing, and documenting data systems. It suits mid-market and enterprise teams that need to standardize conceptual, logical, and physical models across data environments. A Windows desktop client handles modeling, while PowerDesigner Web supports browser-based viewing, commenting, and editing for certain model types. The mix is aimed at organizations that need more than diagramming: models can inform database engineering and enterprise architecture work.

Its engineering features are central to the product’s scope. PowerDesigner can reverse-engineer a physical model from a script or live database, then generate or update a database from that model. It can also generate other model types from data models. Supported DBMSs include SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Databricks, and SAP SQL Anywhere, among others. Teams can manage shared models and version histories through a repository. Web users can export model graphics in formats including PNG, SVG, and JPEG, and generate PDF or Word reports. This breadth fits teams with established modeling practices and multiple database platforms better than groups seeking a lightweight, browser-only diagramming tool.

Deployment options include desktop, web, cloud, and self-hosted environments. According to SAP’s published installation guide, the evaluation license lasts 30 days; the product has no free plan, and pricing is handled through sales rather than a published subscription figure. SAP documentation describes version 16.7. Support channels listed for the product include documentation. PowerDesigner is a stronger fit when model engineering, database generation, and repository history are core requirements. Teams prioritizing a fully browser-based workflow across all model types, or straightforward public pricing, should compare alternatives before choosing it.

Questions about SAP PowerDesigner

Is there a free trial of SAP PowerDesigner? Yes: a 30-day free trial.

What does SAP PowerDesigner run on? Windows and Web. It runs in the cloud, self-hosted and as a desktop app.

Who is SAP PowerDesigner built for? Mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).

Your product? Our editors can test SAP PowerDesigner in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →

SAP PowerDesigner pricing

Plans Pricing on request · 30-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 24 Sep 2026.

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SAP PowerDesigner fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Reverse engineering	Yes
Forward engineering	Yes
Database engines	SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Databricks, SAP SQL Anywhere, and other supported DBMSs
Deployment	Hybrid
Version history	Yes
Export formats	EMF, BMP, DIB, RLE, JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIF, TIFF, SVG; PowerDesigner Web reports: PDF, Word
Free trial	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, Web
Support	Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Website	sap.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

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