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drawDB compared with Box Blanks
DetaildrawDB logo drawDBBox Blanks logo Box Blanks
What it doesFree online database schema design tool for ER diagrams and SQL generation Free parametric packaging dieline generator for FEFCO and ECMA box styles
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree tier includes the open-source editor with all SQL dialects, import & export, and local diagram storage. drawDB Pro offers paid plans for Solo Pro and Team Pro with cloud storage, real-time collaboration, AI schema assistant, GitHub integration, and priority support. Not given
Key features
  • Entity-relationship diagram editor
  • SQL generation for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, SQL Server, and Oracle
  • DBML import and export
  • Real-time collaborative database design
  • Cloud storage and team workspaces
  • AI-assisted schema design
  • Schema reverse engineering from existing SQL
  • Version history and migration generation
  • Export to SQL, JSON, PNG, JPEG, SVG, and PDF
  • Keyboard shortcuts and customizable workspace
  • Live 2D preview and 3D fold visualization
  • Real-time dimension updates
  • Three dimension entry options (inside, outside, crease-to-crease)
  • 244 FEFCO corrugated box codes
  • 206 ECMA folding carton codes
  • Plate-checked badge system for template accuracy
  • Adjustable parameters for board caliper, slot widths and corner clearances
What makes it different
  • Free and open source with no account required to start designing
  • Supports all major SQL dialects in one tool
  • Self-hostable on your own infrastructure with Docker
  • Real-time team collaboration with shared cursors and presence
  • Parametric generation redraws correctly when dimensions change, not stretching a picture
  • No signup required and no per-download charges
  • Browser-based with no uploads or stored files
  • Files suitable for commercial manufacturing
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)46 no change since last check3 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)100
Citation Flow (Majestic)3315
Referring domains (Majestic)52619

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