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Navicat Data Modeler vs DrawSQL: catalog facts
Navicat Data Modeler	DrawSQL
Paid Commercial software with a free trial and perpetual licenses available.	Freemium Free sign-up with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Conceptual, logical and physical models in one workspace Reverse engineering from live databases	Imports existing SQL DDL into a diagram Real-time multiplayer editing and discussions
Paid license after the trial Design tool only, not a full query client	Proprietary hosted service Saving and team features need an account
Downloadable app	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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