WWW SQL Designer
WWW SQL Designer: A free, open-source schema designer for straightforward ER work and SQL export. Ranked #21 of 26 in Data Modeling Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free users making simple self-hosted ER designs.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree users making simple self-hosted ER designs
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Reverse engineeringYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Draw ER designs and edit tables, fields, keys, and foreign-key links
- Import existing schemas and export designs as SQL scripts
- Run in a browser, locally, or in Docker
Where it doesn't
- The workflow is relatively basic for more involved modeling needs
- Export is described as SQL scripts, not a range of formats
- The repository lists version 2.7 from 2012; current release activity is unclear
Our verdict on WWW SQL Designer
WWW SQL Designer is a browser-based application for drawing entity-relationship designs and editing database tables and fields. It suits solo users and small teams who want to map a schema without installing a desktop application, especially when a simple ER workflow and SQL output are enough. The project is open source and offers a free plan, so it is also a fit for users who prefer to run a schema tool locally or in Docker.
The core workflow covers creating tables and fields, managing keys, and connecting tables with foreign-key relationships. Designs can be saved and loaded, and existing database schemas can be imported. For moving a design toward implementation, the product exports it as a SQL script. These capabilities make it useful for basic forward and reverse schema work, but the described emphasis is on drawing and editing rather than a deeper modeling environment. Teams that need a broader set of export formats or more advanced design workflows should compare alternatives before choosing it.
Deployment flexibility is a practical distinction: WWW SQL Designer is browser-based, while local installation and Docker are also options. Save and load tasks can be client-side, with server-side tasks available optionally. The repository lists version 2.7 as released in 2012, so teams evaluating it for an ongoing, actively maintained workflow should weigh that release history. Choose it for free, straightforward ER design, schema import, and SQL script export; look elsewhere if your decision depends on broader engine support, advanced modeling, or clear recent release activity.
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WWW SQL Designer fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Reverse engineering | Yes |
| Forward engineering | Yes |
| Database engines | Not verified |
| Deployment | Hybrid |
| Version history | Not verified |
| Export formats | SQL scripts |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | github.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to WWW SQL Designer
- DbSchemaA desktop modeling tool for teams that need broad database support and schema workflows.8.8
- Navicat Data ModelerBroad desktop modeling with engineering and synchronization tools, plus a costly perpetual license.8.7
- SAP PowerDesignerA broad modeling and engineering suite for teams managing enterprise data models.8.6
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