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ER/Studio Data Architect vs Navicat Data Modeler

Both stand on data modeling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ER/Studio Data Architect

Free trial Windows

ER/Studio Data Architect combines modeling, reverse engineering, schema comparison, and dictionary tools in a self-hosted Windows product. Its edition limits collaboration and governance features, so teams needing those capabilities may require another edition.

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Navicat Data Modeler

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

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.

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The facts

ER/Studio Data ArchitectNavicat Data Modeler
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWindowsLinux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid planER/Studio Data Architect: $2,687 per user a yearEnterprise Perpetual License: $1,299, paid once
Plans published36
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteerstudio.comnavicat.com
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ER/Studio Data Architect: what it does well

  • Supports logical and physical data modeling
  • Generates databases from models
  • Compares schemas and creates ALTER scripts
  • Imports, exports, and models JSON schemas
  • Includes a 14-day trial without credit card

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Windows-only platform
  • No repository support or version control
  • Only a subset of MetaWizard bridges

Navicat Data Modeler: 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

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