StackRender – Visual database schema design with production-ready SQL export

Summary: StackRender is an open-source tool for visually designing database schemas and exporting production-ready SQL for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and SQLite. It streamlines backend development by converting specifications into fully functional databases with customizable tables, columns, and constraints.

What it does

StackRender provides an interactive drag-and-drop interface to create and manage database schemas, supports importing and exporting SQL DDL, detects foreign key cycles, and offers index optimization suggestions. Its cloud version includes an AI assistant for generating and enriching schemas.

Who it's for

Developers and database designers needing to quickly create, customize, and export database schemas across multiple SQL dialects.

Why it matters

It automates the transition from database specifications to production-ready schemas, reducing manual backend development effort and errors.