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Azimutt vs DBX
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.
Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+2
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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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
DBX brings connection management, SQL, schema tools, and automation together across a wide range of data systems. It is free and open source, with some functionality dependent on the chosen database and driver.
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| Azimutt | DBX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| 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 | dbxio.com |
| On database documentation tools | #1 of 27 | #4 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.
DBX: what it does well
- Supports more than 100 databases and data systems
- Includes schema comparison, ER diagrams, and field lineage
- Works with several AI assistants and compatible agents
- Free and open source under Apache-2.0
- Desktop and self-hosted Docker options
What to know first
- Advanced capabilities depend on the database and driver
- Docker/Web local paths refer to the server filesystem
- Web API is not a stable public contract