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drawDB vs DbSchema: catalog facts
drawDB	DbSchema
Freemium The open-source editor is free without an account; the site also has a pricing page for…	Freemium Free Community Edition, with paid editions and a 15-day Architect trial.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
No account needed to start designing Generates SQL for six major database dialects	Supports more than 100 SQL and NoSQL databases Generates ER diagrams and HTML documentation
Cloud and team features sit behind the hosted service Designs schemas rather than connecting to a live database	Advanced features require a paid edition Not open source
Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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