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24 alternatives to Schema ERD Viewer

Interactive Salesforce data model diagrams you can export

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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    Hey HN! We are Jonathan & Guy, and we are happy to share a project we’ve been working on. ChartDB is a tool to help developers and data analysts quickly visualize database schemas by generating ER diagrams with just one query. A unique feature of our product is AI-Powered export for easy migration. You can give it a try at https://chartdb.io and find the source code on GitHub. Next steps ---> More AI. We’d love feedback :)

    2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Create ER diagrams, SQL schemas, and DBML models. No Signup required, Nothing to install. All diagrams are 100% private, secure and processed locally right in your web browser

    2023 · databasediagram.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn how to use this simple free tool dbdiagram.io to visualize your Rails ERD diagram, made by Holistics

    2018 · holistics.io · its alternatives →

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    Drop a model file — SQL, pgModeler, Prisma, MySQL Workbench and a dozen other formats — and get an interactive diagram, shareable through a single link.

    Aug 2026 · mcdview.dev · its alternatives →

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    Database diagrams editor for teams

    2025 · chartdb.io · its alternatives →

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    This is a recent addition to Vexlio which I think the HN crowd may find interesting or useful. TL;DR: easy creation of interactive diagrams, meaning diagrams that have mouse click/hover hooks that you can use to display pop-up content. The end result can be shared with a no-sign-in-required web link. My thought is that this is useful for system docs, onboarding or user guides, presentations, etc. Anything where there is a high-level view that should remain uncluttered + important metadata or details that still need to be available somewhere. You can try it out without signing up for…

    2017 · vexlio.com · its alternatives →

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    Transform unstructured data into actionable data, instantly

    2024 · portday.com · its alternatives →

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    Last year we launched ChartDB OSS (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44972238) - an open-source tool that generates ER diagrams from your database (via query/sql/dbml) without needing direct DB access. Now we’re launching the ChartDB Agent. It helps you design databases from scratch or make schema changes with natural language. You can: - Generate schemas by simply describing them in plain English - Brainstorm new tables, columns, and relationships with AI - Iterate visually in a diagram (ERD) - Deterministically export SQL script Try it out here -…

    2025 · app.chartdb.io · its alternatives →

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    Hubql CLI▲119

    Create data schema visualizations from your terminal

    2024 · schemavisualizer.dev · its alternatives →

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    Collection of 200+ database diagram templates for developers

    2020 · drawsql.app · its alternatives →

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    🧜‍♀️ RESTful rendering pipeline for generating sequence and UML diagrams using Mermaid for Markdown docs (Diagrams as a Service) - Schachte/Mermrender

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    10 sales dashboards for spreadsheets (built by ops pros)

    2023 · coefficient.io · its alternatives →

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    RelateDB▲140

    Offline-first database schema designer in your browser

    Jan 2026 · relatedb.com · its alternatives →

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    Powerful forms, masterfully integrated with Salesforce

    2023 · link.jotform.com · its alternatives →

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    Structa▲116

    Generate production-ready database schemas from plain English. Export SQL, Prisma & ER diagrams instantly. Free to try, no credit card.

    Nov 2025 · trystructa.com · its alternatives →

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    Visualize your Supabase schemas

    2021 · supabase-schema.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    Instant customer portals from your Salesforce data

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Spreadsheet for Salesforce!

    2024 · getclientell.com · its alternatives →

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    Hey HN, I’d like to share Liam ERD, an open-source tool that automatically generates beautiful and interactive ER diagrams from your database schemas (PostgreSQL, schema.rb, schema.prisma etc.). We built it to address the common pain of manually maintaining schema diagrams and to help teams keep their database documentation always up-to-date. Key features: - Beautiful UI & Interactive: A clean design and intuitive features (like panning, zooming, and filtering) make it easy to understand even the most complex databases. - Web + CLI: Use our web version for quick demos on public projects, or…

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Import and export Salesforce data without leaving Excel

    2024 · xappex.com · its alternatives →

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    Convert your DBML schema to a clean PNG diagram image instantly. Paste your DBML, generate a preview, and download. Free, no sign-up.

    Jun 2026 · vibe-schema.com · its alternatives →

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    EnterpriseDB (“EDB”), the leader in accelerating Postgres® in the enterprise, today announced its acquisition of Splitgraph, an early-stage disruptor that provides a Postgres compatible serverless SQL API for building data driven applications from hundreds of datasources. This move is seen as a mean

    2020 · splitgraph.com · its alternatives →

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    Design database schemas online — free, no signup needed

    Jun 2026 · erdiagram.dev · its alternatives →

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    Quick & customizable mock data for your Salesforce org.

    2019 · its alternatives →

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