When comparing DbSchema vs ERBuilder, the Slant community recommends ERBuilder for most people. In the question“What are the best MySQL client applications for Windows?” ERBuilder is ranked 11th while DbSchema is ranked 15th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Graphical Diagram Editor
Includes the possibility to edit tables and data directly in the diagram without writing SQL statements.
Pro Multi-platform
Runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Pro Virtual Foreign Keys
If the Database schema is missing real foreign keys, it is possible to create virtual ones to be used within the tool.
Pro Generator for Random Data
Includes the possibility to generate random numerical data or fetch random entries from a text file to populate the database.
Pro Generate schema from existing database
Includes the possibility to generate an ER diagram from an existing database.
Pro SQL editor with syntax highlighting
Includes an SQL editor with syntax highlighting and code completion feature.
Pro Graphical Query Editor
Includes a visual query editor capable of using different join types, filters as well as the 'group by' clause.
Pro Ease of use
Pro Affordable
Very affordable compared to pricey alternatives.
Pro Supports many databases
Pro ER Builder is easy to use and a complete modeling tool
Very interesting tool, powerful and easy to use. Can do reverse and forward engineering, generate SQL script, and more.
Pro Lightweight
Small install size.
Pro Supports Amazon Redshift data modeling
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