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Azimutt vs DBDock
Both stand on database documentation tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Azimutt combines schema diagrams, exploration, analysis and documentation, with several deployment options. Check the free plan’s save and project limits and consider the stated hosting locations when choosing a plan.
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Choose DBDock if you want a free, self-hosted CLI for database backups, restores, or MongoDB and PostgreSQL migrations. Its storage options, cron automation, and notifications support scheduled backup workflows, and DBDock Cloud adds a managed dashboard. The CLI requires Node.js 18 or newer, with PostgreSQL client tools needed for PostgreSQL backups.
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| Azimutt | DBDock | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Solo: €7 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | azimutt.app | dbdock.xyz |
| On database documentation tools | #1 of 27 | #2 of 27 |
Azimutt: what it does well
- ERDs can be tailored by table, column and relation.
- Supports schema analysis and database documentation.
- Lists connectors for nine database products.
- Schema parsing happens in the browser, according to the maker.
- Self-hosting is available.
What to know first
- Free plan has no long-term save.
- Free plan allows a maximum of one user.
- Solo costs €7 a month, billed annually.
- Personal data is hosted on US servers, according to the privacy policy.
DBDock: what it does well
- Free, MIT-licensed CLI for backups and restores.
- Migrates between MongoDB and PostgreSQL in either direction.
- Offers local, cloud, and managed backup storage choices.
- Supports cron automation with email and Slack notifications.
- Cloud Sync keeps passwords and other secrets on the user's machine.
What to know first
- The CLI requires Node.js 18 or newer.
- PostgreSQL backups require PostgreSQL client tools.
- The open-source CLI is self-hosted; DBDock Cloud is described as a managed dashboard.
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