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LLMSchema vs Taavik
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 LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
LLMSchema provides selectable Markdown schema documentation in formats useful to coding workflows. Its stated development focus makes it a poor fit for production-critical documentation.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
Choose Taavik if your team wants generated database documentation, schema change history, and shared read-only queries across its supported databases. The Free plan can cover one server for evaluation or a small team. Consider Pro or Enterprise if you need more servers, longer history, or additional schedule capacity.
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| LLMSchema | Taavik | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: €39 per user a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | taavik.com |
| On database documentation tools | #9 of 27 | #13 of 27 |
LLMSchema: what it does well
- Documents tables, columns, types, indexes, constraints, and relationships.
- Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite.
- Offers one-file and per-table Markdown layouts.
- Available as a command-line tool and Go library.
- Can be added to a Makefile or migration script.
What to know first
- Not intended for production-critical documentation.
- Does not list support for views or materialized views.
- PostgreSQL triggers and functions are areas to explore.
- Table and column comments are areas to explore.
Taavik: what it does well
- Documents PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, and Amazon Redshift schemas.
- Schema scans record differences and recent object changes.
- Queries support typed variables, version history, and execution audits.
- Scheduled exports can send CSV or Excel to Slack or email.
- Read-only MCP connector supports Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
What to know first
- Free covers one database server and two members.
- Free history and audit retention lasts 30 days.
- Free allows one active daily schedule and 50 query runs per user per day.
- Pro costs €39 per user per month.
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