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DeZign for Databases
What DeZign for Databases is
DeZign for Databases is a Windows desktop tool for designing, understanding, and maintaining database models. It creates ER diagrams in Crow’s Foot or IDEF1X notation, including many-to-many relationships and subcategories. Forward engineering produces SQL DDL scripts or physical files for non-SQL databases. Reverse engineering imports a database connection or DDL script and builds a graphical model. Models, databases, and scripts can be compared and synchronized in both directions, with modification scripts for model changes. Supported systems include Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, MS Access, SQLite, Google BigQuery, and others listed by Datanamic. Folder-based projects separate model objects for version control such as Git, while Expert adds a central Datanamic Repository for shared work. Reports can be exported as HTML, Word, or PDF, and data dictionaries as CSV. Standard costs €19.00 per month billed annually; Professional €59.00; Expert €79.00. A 14-day trial is available, with printing limited during trial use.
Who it suits
It suits software engineers, analysts, and designers developing database solutions on Windows. Teams can use Git-based projects, while Expert supports a central repository.
What it does well
- ER diagrams support Crow’s Foot and IDEF1X
- Forward and reverse engineering workflows
- Model and database synchronization
- Broad database-system support
- HTML, Word, PDF, and CSV documentation
What to know first
- Windows desktop deployment only
- No free plan
- Trial printing is limited
- Subscriptions are billed annually
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | user/month | billed annually · ER Diagramming · Generate databases · Generate documentation · Reverse-engineer existing databases · Update model from database · Update database from model · Collaborate | $23 |
| Professional | user/month | billed annually · ER Diagramming · Generate databases · Generate documentation · Reverse-engineer existing databases · Update model from database · Update database from model · Collaborate | $71 |
| Expert | user/month | billed annually · ER Diagramming · Generate databases · Generate documentation · Reverse-engineer existing databases · Update model from database · Update database from model · Collaborate | $94 |
As datanamic.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
DeZign for Databases covers visual modeling, database generation, reverse engineering, synchronization, documentation, and collaboration. Its Windows-only desktop format and annual paid plans should be considered before choosing an edition.
Facts from DeZign for Databases's own pages
- Database support
- Supported databases include Snowflake, Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS Access, InterBase, Firebird, MS Azure, Sybase, dBase, Paradox, Clipper, SQLite, and Google BigQuery. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- It can create HTML, MS Word, and PDF reports and export data dictionaries to CSV. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- ER modeling
- It supports ER diagrams using Crow’s Foot or IDEF1X notation, including many-to-many relationships and subcategories. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Forward engineering
- It generates SQL DDL scripts for SQL databases and physical database files for non-SQL databases. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1999 · datanamic.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Git collaboration
- Folder-based projects split model objects into separate files for use with version control systems such as Git. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Leiden, Netherlands · datanamic.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Maker
- Datanamic says it was founded in 1999 and lists its address in Leiden, the Netherlands. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- After initial activation, the software can work offline for the monthly or annual subscription term; a renewal key is then required. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Platform
- The technical specifications list Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP as supported operating systems. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DeZign for Databases is a visual data modeling tool for designing, understanding, and maintaining databases. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Repository collaboration
- The Expert edition provides access to a central Datanamic Repository where multiple users can work on the same model. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Reverse engineering
- It can import an existing database through a direct connection or a SQL DDL script and derive a graphical model. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- Datanamic says it digitally signs the executable binaries it produces using methods appropriate for Windows. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Synchronization
- It compares and synchronizes models, databases, and scripts in both directions, generating modification scripts for model-to-database changes. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Trial limits
- The 14-day trial runs in Expert edition mode and limits printing of the data model. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- Datanamic describes its modeling tools as intended for software engineers, analysts, and designers developing database solutions. · datanamic.com, 9 Oct 2026
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