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drawDB vs Grid for Artists

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drawDB compared with Grid for Artists
DetaildrawDB logo drawDBGrid for Artists logo Grid for Artists
What it doesFree online database schema design tool for ER diagrams and SQL generation Free grid drawing tool to copy reference photos onto paper or canvas
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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
  • Customizable grid with rows and columns
  • Cell labeling with A1 style labels
  • Step-by-step cell drawing mode with progress saved
  • Black and white and value study filters
  • Multiple export formats: PNG, JPG, PDF
  • Diagonal guide lines in cells
  • Canvas size matching for paper dimensions
  • Works on tablets and phones
  • Rule of thirds and golden ratio overlays
  • Full-size tiled PDF for murals
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
  • Runs entirely in browser with no server uploads
  • Free with no account, watermark or paywalled features
  • Step-by-step mode keeps your place while drawing
  • Progress saved in browser between sessions
  • Works offline after page loads
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Trust Flow (Majestic)102
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