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dbdiagram.io

Draw database ER diagrams by typing DBML, then share and document the schema.

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About dbdiagram.io

dbdiagram.io, from Holistics, is a browser tool for designing and documenting database schemas. You type tables and relationships in DBML, an open-source database markup language, and an entity-relationship diagram appears beside the code as you go. You can import from SQL or existing databases, export SQL for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server and others, and publish read-only schema docs for your team. Newer features cover data lineage diagrams, sample data and a CLI for CI/CD pipelines. The free plan suits individuals designing schemas with public sharing; Personal Pro and Team plans add private diagrams, more editors, version history and admin controls, and students and teachers can get Personal Pro free for a year. It is focused purely on databases, so it is no replacement for a general diagram tool, but for ERDs it is much faster than drawing boxes by hand.

Best for: Developers designing and documenting relational database schemas.

Pros and cons

What works

  • ER diagrams generated from typed DBML
  • SQL import and export for major databases
  • Shareable schema documentation
  • Free Pro plan for education

Why people leave

  • Only for database diagrams
  • Team plan is costly for small teams
  • Auto layout of large schemas needs manual tidying

Top dbdiagram.io alternatives

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  1. 1Lucidchart logo
    Lucidchart

    Has ERD import and markup as part of a general-purpose diagram tool.

    66.5
  2. 2Mermaid logo
    Mermaid

    Free ER diagrams as text that render inside GitHub and docs.

    62.6
  3. 3Gleek logo
    Gleek

    Text-to-diagram tool that does ER diagrams alongside UML and flowcharts.

    59.6
  4. 4draw.io logo
    draw.io

    Free hand-drawn ERDs with SQL import if you prefer drawing.

    57.2
  5. 5DbSchema logo
    DbSchema

    Adds a full database client with two-way schema compare and deploy alongside its visual diagrams.

    38.6

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dbdiagram.io: common questions

Is dbdiagram.io free?

dbdiagram.io has a free plan and paid plans.

Is dbdiagram.io open source?

No, dbdiagram.io is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Mermaid and draw.io.

What platforms does dbdiagram.io run on?

dbdiagram.io is available for Web.

What are the best alternatives to dbdiagram.io?

The highest-ranked dbdiagram.io alternatives right now are Lucidchart, Mermaid and Gleek. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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