When comparing DbDesigner vs Model Xtractor, the Slant community recommends DbDesigner for most people. In the question“What are the best database design programs?” DbDesigner is ranked 6th while Model Xtractor is ranked 14th. The most important reason people chose DbDesigner is:
Has lots of templates with example database designs.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Templates
Has lots of templates with example database designs.
Pro Reverse and forward engineering
Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle reverse engineering.
Support for MS SQL and SQLite is planned.
Pro Generic design
Can create a "generic" design for all supported databases.
Pro Complete diagrams
Generates complete diagrams of a database with one click.
Pro Lightweight
Only a 5 Mb download.
Pro Multiple databases
Supports multiple databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure, Amazon Redshift, SQLite and Firebird.
Pro Easy
Very user friendly.
Cons
Con Beta
Seems to be in beta status.
Con Driver download
Some database drivers need to be installed manually, e.g. for PostgreSQL the Npgsql MSI installer.