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Navicat Data Modeler
What Navicat Data Modeler is
Navicat Data Modeler is desktop software for designing database models across MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite, and Snowflake. It supports reverse engineering to derive models from databases, forward engineering to apply model designs, and SQL export for producing SQL statements. Team collaboration is included for shared modeling work. The application runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Navicat offers a free plan and a 14-day trial under a freemium pricing model. Paid choices include Enterprise and Non-Commercial monthly or yearly subscriptions, with those subscription prices not listed. Each category also has a perpetual license priced at $1,299, paid once, billed at the reseller price. The listed perpetual licenses do not expire and mention volume discounts. Monthly plans emphasize payment flexibility and access to the latest applications, while yearly plans are presented for short-term projects with latest applications included without additional charge. Deployment is desktop-based.
Who it suits
It suits database professionals who need modeling, engineering, and SQL export across several supported database systems. Teams can use its collaboration support on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
What it does well
- Reverse and forward engineering support
- SQL export for database models
- Supports eight listed database systems
- Team collaboration included
- Linux, macOS, and Windows versions
What to know first
- Perpetual license costs $1,299, paid once
- Desktop deployment only
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Monthly Subscription | Flexibility on payment · Low cost to get started · Always get the latest applications | On request |
| Enterprise Yearly Subscription | Best choice for short term project · Enjoying the latest applications without additional charge | On request |
| Enterprise Perpetual License | Reseller Price · Application never expire · Costs less over time · Enjoy volume discount | $1,299, paid once |
| Non-Commercial Monthly Subscription | Flexibility on payment · Low cost to get started · Always get the latest applications | On request |
| Non-Commercial Yearly Subscription | Best choice for short term project · Enjoying the latest applications without additional charge | On request |
| Non-Commercial Perpetual License | Reseller Price · Application never expire · Costs less over time · Enjoy volume discount | $1,299, paid once |
As navicat.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Navicat Data Modeler website
- Choose the free plan or start the 14-day trial
- Select Linux, macOS, or Windows
- Choose an Enterprise or Non-Commercial subscription or perpetual license
- Install the desktop application
Verdict
Navicat Data Modeler combines database modeling, engineering, export, and collaboration in a cross-platform desktop application. Its free plan and trial provide an entry point, while paid perpetual licenses and subscriptions cover longer-term use.
Questions
Does Navicat Data Modeler have a free plan?
Yes. Navicat Data Modeler uses a freemium model with a free plan and a 14-day trial.
Which databases does it support?
It supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite, and Snowflake.
What engineering features are included?
The software provides reverse engineering, forward engineering, and SQL export.
What platforms can run it?
It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows as desktop software.
How much is the perpetual license?
The Enterprise and Non-Commercial perpetual licenses each cost $1,299, paid once, billed at the reseller price.
Can teams collaborate in the software?
Yes. Team collaboration is listed as an included capability.
Where Navicat Data Modeler stands on Freedom251
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