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Schemity review

Freemium#21 of 34 in Database Design Tools

Cross-platform schema modeling with reverse engineering, migrations, and Git-friendly storage.

7.3/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Schemity is database design software for software engineers who need to model schemas, document database structure, or move between existing databases and migration files. Its desktop app connects to MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, and Supabase, while Schemity Lite offers browser-based visual modeling. The product supports web, Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it a practical fit for individual modelers working across operating systems.

Its strongest capability is the connection between visual design and database change management. Schemity can reverse-engineer live databases, import SQL and DBML, export SQL, and generate migration SQL. Database re-synchronization helps keep models aligned with database changes, while Context Views and Context Map provide ways to organize larger schemas. Git-friendly local JSON storage also suits teams or individuals who want diagrams kept alongside project files, although the product is primarily positioned around individual modeling rather than a broad collaborative workspace.

Pricing separates the browser experience from the full desktop feature set. Lite includes browser-based schema design, online sharing by link, and exports to SQL, DBML, Mermaid, JSON, PNG, JPEG, and SVG. The License plan costs $129 as a one-time purchase, includes all features and one year of updates, and allows continued use after updates expire; security patches remain free. Optional feature-update renewal costs $69 per year. A two-week full-feature trial is available for the desktop product. Schemity is a strong choice for cross-platform engineers who value reverse engineering, migrations, local files, and flexible database connections. Teams seeking a broader collaboration suite may prefer a tool centered more heavily on shared workspace features.

Schemity pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Reverse-engineers live schemas across six supported database systems
    • Generates SQL migration diffs and supports SQL and DBML import
    • Runs on web, Windows, macOS, and Linux with local JSON storage
  • Where it doesn't
    • The full desktop license costs $129 after the trial
    • Feature updates require an optional $69-per-year renewal after year one
    • The free Lite plan is browser-based and has a narrower feature set

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