ChartDB

7.0easy start · #8 of 34
in Database Design Tools

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Free trialnot on record
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Runs on self-hosted, Web. Paid plans from $25/mo.

ChartDB is ranked #8 of 34 in database design tools on The Geeks Club. It runs on Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $25/mo.

ChartDB plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free billed monthly 1 user · 1 database · 10 tables per diagram · 2 private diagrams chartdb.io · 20 Sept 2026

Pro $25/mo $25/month for one person 1 user · 1 database · 100 tables in one database chartdb.io · 20 Sept 2026

Teams $59/mo Monthly pricing shown for the Basic team tier Up to 3 users · Up to 5 databases · 200 tables per database chartdb.io · 20 Sept 2026

Custom Not published Custom payment terms · SAML SSO · User activity log · Granular permissions chartdb.io · 20 Sept 2026

Pro Not published 1 user · 1 database chartdb.io · 20 Sept 2026

Teams Not published Annual billing option is listed · Team collaboration chartdb.io · 20 Sept 2026

Compared on database design tools

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $25/user/mo
Reverse engineering: Yes
Forward engineering: Yes
SQL export: Yes
Supported databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MariaDB, SQLite, Cloudflare D1, CockroachDB, ClickHouse
Team collaboration: Yes
Version history: Yes
Deployment: web_and_desktop

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The record

Purpose: ChartDB is a database visualization and diagramming tool for visualizing, designing, and managing database schemas.
Schema import: ChartDB retrieves a database schema with a single query and says it can produce a diagram in about 15 seconds.
Diagram editing: The editor supports adding and managing tables, fields, relationships, layouts, colors, and filters.
Exports: Diagrams can be exported as SQL, images, diagram JSON, and DBML.
Database support: The documentation lists PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server, MariaDB, ClickHouse, and CockroachDB as supported systems.
Collaboration: The product lists real-time collaboration for teams, including inviting teammates to view and edit diagrams.
Schema tracking: ChartDB lists database synchronization, schema change diffs, and version history among its features.
Data access: ChartDB says its BigQuery integration reads schema metadata only and does not access or read data stored in BigQuery tables.
Privacy and security: ChartDB says it uses organizational and technical measures to protect personal information, while noting it cannot guarantee absolute security.
Support: The free plan includes a community support forum, Pro lists 3-day email support, and Teams lists priority support.
Self-hosting: ChartDB describes its self-hosted version as free and open source and says it gives users control over their data and setup.
Intended users: ChartDB says it was built to help developers and product teams understand database schemas and create shareable diagrams.
Company founding: ChartDB says it was founded in 2024 and began building the product in August 2024.
Founded: 2024
Price from: $25/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Database Design Tools in 2026#8 of 34

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Sources

chartdb.io/pricing· checked 30 Sept 2026
chartdb.io· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.chartdb.io/docs/welcome· checked 30 Sept 2026
chartdb.io/privacy· checked 30 Sept 2026
chartdb.io/about· checked 30 Sept 2026