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DrawSQL vs Hackolade Studio
Both stand on database design tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
DrawSQL combines schema visualization, SQL import, exports, and team features in one web tool. The free plan covers public diagrams, while private work, AI review, and real-time collaboration require paid plans.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Hackolade Studio covers data modeling, schema engineering, and documentation across many targets. The free edition has clear feature and model-size limits; Workgroup adds team features at €175 per user per month or €1,750 per year.
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| DrawSQL | Hackolade Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $19 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | drawsql.app | hackolade.com |
| On database design tools | #9 of 35 | #5 of 35 |
DrawSQL: what it does well
- Imports SQL CREATE TABLE statements into diagrams
- Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MariaDB
- Exports DDL, Laravel migrations, and JSON
- Free plan includes unlimited public diagrams
- Diagrams support comments and sharing
What to know first
- Free diagrams are limited to 15 tables each
- Private diagrams require an eligible paid plan
- AI review and real-time editing require paid plans
Hackolade Studio: what it does well
- Supports conceptual, logical, and physical modeling.
- Reverse- and forward-engineering capabilities are listed.
- Works across Linux, macOS, Windows, and web.
- Workgroup includes Git collaboration and support.
What to know first
- Community models are limited to 50 objects.
- Community omits advanced forward and reverse engineering.
- Collibra integration requires an optional upgrade.
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