Overview
SqlDBM is an online database modeling tool that enables users to design and manage database structures without writing code. It supports a range of database systems, including Snowflake, Azure Synapse, and AlloyDB, making it a versatile choice for IT teams and database architects. SqlDBM is designed to simplify the database design process through diagrammatic representations and integration with popular cloud platforms.
Key Features
- Database Modeling: Supports forward and reverse engineering of databases, allowing users to create and modify database schemas visually.
- Snowflake Support: Offers native support for Snowflake projects, including views, functions, and procedures.
- Integration: Connects with web apps, git repositories, and databases through secure native connectors.
- Virtual Relationships: Enables exploration of entire database landscapes without the need for foreign keys.
- Collaboration Tools: Facilitates teamwork by allowing multiple users to contribute to project metadata.
Use Cases
- IT Teams: Ideal for IT teams needing to explore business entities and manage critical fields without SQL expertise.
- Database Architects: Useful for designing complex database structures across multiple platforms.
- Enterprises: Supports large-scale enterprise projects with robust security and compliance features.
Integration
SqlDBM integrates with various cloud platforms like Snowflake, Azure Synapse, and Google Cloud. It provides native connectors for seamless integration with existing tools and workflows.
Pricing
- Free Plan: Offers limited features at no cost.
- Single Unlimited Plan: Starts at $15 per month.
- Team Unlimited Plan: Priced at $45 per month for three licenses.
- Enterprise Plan: Custom pricing with enhanced security features[4].
User Interface (UI/UX)
SqlDBM provides an intuitive drag-and-drop interface that simplifies the process of database modeling. The platform's design is user-friendly, catering to both novice users and experienced database professionals.
Security
SqlDBM offers enterprise-grade security features, including customer-managed hosting, key rotation, private networking, IP access management, and audit logs. These features help ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory requirements[2].
Scalability
The platform is scalable to accommodate growing business needs and large volumes of data. Its ability to model complex database structures makes it suitable for enterprises of all sizes.
Support
SqlDBM provides comprehensive support through documentation and customer service channels. Enterprise customers receive additional support options tailored to their specific needs.
Competitors
Key competitors include ER/Studio and ERWin. SqlDBM differentiates itself with its cloud-based approach and extensive support for modern cloud databases like Snowflake.
Limitations
Recent significant price increases have been noted by users, which may affect its affordability for smaller teams or companies[3]. Additionally, while the platform offers robust features, some users may find the pricing structure challenging.
Future Outlook
SqlDBM continues to expand its capabilities with ongoing support for new cloud platforms and enhanced security features. Its focus on cloud integration positions it well for future growth in enterprise environments.
Citations: [1] https://sqldbm.com/Home/ [2] https://sqldbm.com/Enterprise-Plus/ [3] https://www.reddit.com/r/dataengineering/comments/1gc7w98/sqldbm_pricing_huge_increases/ [4] https://www.saasworthy.com/product/sqldbm/pricing
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In 2019, SqlDBM became the first online modeling tool to support Snowflake projects and has continued to add support for Snowflake's latest objects, such as views, functions, and procedures. The ability to natively modify, track, reverse/forward engineer Snowflake objects, and display them on a diagram is why over 300 Snowflake clients use SqlDBM.
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Integration with web apps, git repositories, and databases through secure native connectors.
Strategic advisors
Meet the experts and industry thought-leaders helping shape the future of SqlDBM
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This book will help you get familiar with simple and practical data modeling frameworks that accelerate agile design and evolve with the project from concept to code.These universal principles have helped guide database design for decades, and this book pairs them with unique Snowflake-native objects and examples like never before — giving you a two-for-one crash course in theory as well as direct application... Find out more
Everything you need at your fingertips
By bringing your existing DB/DW to SqlDBM, you can automatically create a database model that will provide powerful and effective visualization. Make changes and generate new SQL scripts including alter scripts.
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SqlDBM supports Azure Synapse modeling with extended support for views, functions, procedures, and more. Using SqlDBM's virtual suggested relationships feature, Synapse customers can relationally link and explore their entire landscape without using foreign keys.
Developed for IT teams
SqlDBM helps develop or transition to leading cloud data warehouses, including Snowflake, Synapse, and Redshift. Whether migrating an existing enterprise data warehouse, data lake, or building one from scratch, SqlDBM's functionality is designed to meet the needs of BI professionals by providing users with cutting-edge capabilities.
Enterprise plan
SqlDBM's Enterprise plan allows users to go beyond modeling by offering integrations like Confluence for sharing and Jira for task management. Enterprise also unlocks team communication, alerts, and governance as well as time-saving features like view-column lineage and suggested relationships.
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SqlDBM lets you diagram your entire database without writing a single line of code. SqlDBM supports modeling and design for AlloyDB database. Native SQL integration through direct connect or file upload can reverse engineer database landscapes in seconds, so you can begin to design, communicate, and collaborate with your team.
Customer stories
Hundreds of organizations worldwide use SqlDBM for enterprise modeling because it saves time, ensures consistent, error-free deployments, and integrates easily with the rest of the modern BI stack. Read about where our customers are finding success with SqlDBM and how they've come to depend on it for modeling, DevOps, and data discovery.
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