Best Skipper Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 apps from database design tools ranked against Skipper on the same published basis.
- 1Skipper vs Tap Forms Pro
- 2Skipper vs MySQL
- 3Skipper vs ChartDB
- 4Skipper vs Database Workbench
- 5Skipper vs DB Designer
- 6Skipper vs DbSchema
- 7Skipper vs DrawSQL
- 8Skipper vs Hackolade Studio
- 9Skipper vs pgModeler
- 10Skipper vs dbdiagram.io
- 11Skipper vs Schemity
- 12Skipper vs WorksCove ERD
- 13Skipper vs drawDB
- 14Skipper vs ERBuilder Data Modeler
- 15Skipper vs Oracle Database
- 16Skipper vs Navicat Data Modeler
- 17Skipper vs Navicat Premium
- 18Skipper vs QuickDBD
- 19Skipper vs Redgate SQL Provision
- 20Skipper vs DBModeler
Skipper alternatives compared
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tap Forms Pro | 6.5 | No | — | Mac, iOS |
| 2 | MySQL | 6.4 | Free plan | — | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows |
| 3 | ChartDB | 6.3 | Free plan | $25/mo | self-hosted, Web |
| 4 | Database Workbench | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Windows |
| 5 | DB Designer | 6.3 | Free plan | $9/mo | Web |
| 6 | DbSchema | 6.3 | Free plan | $9/mo | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 7 | DrawSQL | 6.3 | Free plan | $14.25/mo | API, Web |
| 8 | Hackolade Studio | 6.3 | Free plan | $145.83/mo | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 9 | pgModeler | 6.3 | Free plan | $59.90/mo | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 10 | dbdiagram.io | 6.2 | Free plan | $20/mo | API, Browser, Web |
| 11 | Schemity | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 12 | WorksCove ERD | 6.2 | Free plan | $10/mo | Web |
| 13 | drawDB | 6.0 | Free plan | Free | Web |
| 14 | ERBuilder Data Modeler | 5.6 | No | $11.58/mo | Windows |
| 15 | Oracle Database | 5.6 | No | — | self-hosted |
| 16 | Navicat Data Modeler | 5.5 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 17 | Navicat Premium | 5.5 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 18 | QuickDBD | 5.5 | No | $7.92/mo | Web |
| 19 | Redgate SQL Provision | 5.5 | No | — | Linux, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 20 | DBModeler | 5.3 | No | — | Web |
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Questions about Skipper alternatives
What is the best alternative to Skipper?
Tap Forms Pro, number 1 in database design tools with a score of 6.5 out of 10. The others here: MySQL, ChartDB, Database Workbench and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to Skipper?
MySQL is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 12 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation.