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drawDB vs Kernsetzer

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drawDB compared with Kernsetzer
DetaildrawDB logo drawDBKernsetzer logo Kernsetzer
What it doesFree online database schema design tool for ER diagrams and SQL generation Book formatting software for self-publishers
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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. One-time purchase price to be announced before launch. Without a license, the software works with basic features indefinitely but exports carry a watermark.
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
  • Supports Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Accepts Word and Markdown manuscripts
  • Generates print-ready PDF for KDP and IngramSpark
  • Creates EPUB 3 for ebook stores
  • Automatic layout of running heads and chapter openers
  • Professional typography with correct quotation marks and dashes
  • German language typography support
  • Works offline without requiring an account
  • Custom theme saving in licensed version
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 natively on Windows, macOS and Linux while the best-known alternative only runs on Mac
  • Professional typography handling for both English and German
  • Offline desktop app with no account or cloud dependency required
  • One-time purchase model instead of subscription
  • Includes free tools for KDP formatting and quote/dash fixing
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)46 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)100
Citation Flow (Majestic)330
Referring domains (Majestic)5260

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