Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to SQL Designer
Free and Open Source ERD tool for all major relational DBs
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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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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dbdiagram.io▲181Free database diagrams designer for analysts & developers 🛠
2018 · dbdiagram.io · 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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Hey all! I released drawDB about a month ago and now it's open source. I hope you find it useful. If you want to check out the app you can go to https://drawdb.vercel.app/ . Thank you:)
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Visual SQL▲512Through months of design, prototypes, and user tests we made a visual version of SQL - which has proven to enable 80% of business users to write complex quer…
2020 · chartio.com · its alternatives →
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I have spent large parts of the last 10+ years building an SQL Editor. The tool is targeted at data analysts, a lot of effort has gone into charting, visualizing and excel export. If this sounds useful to you, it's Free, please give it a try and let me know any feedback.
2024 · timestored.com · its alternatives →
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Arctype▲492Supercharged SQL client for developers and teams
2021 · clickhouse.com · its alternatives →
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Free online database schema design tool. Draw entity-relationship diagrams, generate SQL for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, SQL Server & Oracle, import/export DBML, and collaborate on data models in real time.
2024 · drawdb.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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DrawSQL▲246Better entity relationship diagrams for your database
2018 · drawsql.app · its alternatives →
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Generate a 100% free database schema for your project
2024 · supalaunch.com · its alternatives →
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RelateDB▲140Offline-first database schema designer in your browser
Jan 2026 · relatedb.com · its alternatives →
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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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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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DesignSQL — Online Database Diagram & Schema Design Tool
Feb 2026 · designsql.cloud · its alternatives →
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Free database design & management, reporting and forms
2023 · valentina-db.com · its alternatives →
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ERDiagram▲68Generate the SQL script and classes code of your ER model
2021 · erdiagram.nestorrente.com · its alternatives →
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ERD Editor▲10Introduction - Entity-Relationship Diagram Editor - The top priority of the project is to focus on user editing experience.
2024 · github.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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Design ER diagrams by just typing code
2023 · databasediagram.com · its alternatives →
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