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Web App

DrawSQL

Design and share database schema diagrams visually.

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  • Rating

    4.5 / 5

  • Pricing

    Freemium

  • Difficulty

    Intermediate

  • Works on

    Web

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What is DrawSQL?

DrawSQL lets you draw entity relationship diagrams for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server and MariaDB, or paste CREATE TABLE statements to generate them automatically. The free plan includes unlimited public diagrams of up to 15 tables, while private diagrams, exports and real-time collaboration need a paid plan.

Pros: what DrawSQL does well

  • Clean, readable diagrams
  • Imports SQL automatically
  • Library of real-world schema templates

Cons: where it falls short

  • Free diagrams are public only
  • Exports need a paid plan

Who DrawSQL is for

Developers planning or documenting a database who want a clear visual diagram.

Who can skip it

Teams that need private diagrams but do not want a subscription.

DrawSQL alternatives

Not sold on DrawSQL? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

All Project Management resources

Lucidchart

Focus: flowcharts, org charts and process mapping. Shares diagrams with DrawSQL. Same 4.5 rating.

Web AppFree planWeb
4.5Visit

Miro

Focus: whiteboard, workshops and retros. Shares diagrams with DrawSQL. Adds macOS, Windows and iOS. Same 4.5 rating.

Web AppFree planWeb, macOS
4.5Visit

Figma

Focus: Design, Prototyping and Teamwork. Also in Collaboration and Project Management, like DrawSQL. Adds macOS and Windows. Rated 4.8 (DrawSQL: 4.5).

Web AppFree planWeb, macOS
4.8Visit

LinearFeatured, verified

Focus: issues, sprints and engineering. Also in Project Management and Collaboration, like DrawSQL. Adds macOS and Windows. Rated 4.8 (DrawSQL: 4.5).

Web AppFree planWeb, macOS
4.8Visit

Dolt

Focus: version control, git for data and agent memory. Shares database and sql with DrawSQL. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (DrawSQL: Freemium). Rated 4.6 (DrawSQL: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreeCross-Platform
4.6Visit

Free alternatives to DrawSQL

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

Gitea

Focus: git hosting, code review and issues. Also in Project Management and Collaboration, like DrawSQL. Free (DrawSQL: Freemium). Adds Linux, macOS and Windows. Rated 4.6 (DrawSQL: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb, Linux
4.6Visit

Huly

Focus: project management, issue tracker and team chat. Also in Project Management and Collaboration, like DrawSQL. Free (DrawSQL: Freemium). Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.4 (DrawSQL: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.4Visit

TaskView

Focus: self-hosted, task management and project management. Also in Project Management and Collaboration, like DrawSQL. Free (DrawSQL: Freemium). Rated 4.3 (DrawSQL: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.3Visit

WeKan

Focus: kanban, boards and open source. Also in Project Management and Collaboration, like DrawSQL. Free (DrawSQL: Freemium). Rated 4.2 (DrawSQL: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.2Visit

Mermaid

Focus: diagrams as code, flowcharts and gantt charts. Also in Project Management and Collaboration, like DrawSQL. A framework, not a web app. Free (DrawSQL: Freemium). Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.7 (DrawSQL: 4.5).

FrameworkFreeWeb, macOS
4.7Visit

tldraw

Focus: whiteboard, sketching and brainstorming. Shares diagrams with DrawSQL. Free (DrawSQL: Freemium). Rated 4.6 (DrawSQL: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.6Visit
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