Dataedo AlternativesDocumentation Generators and other similar apps like Dataedo

Dataedo is described as 'Documenting SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL databases made easy. Just import schema, describe anything and export to PDF, HTML or Excel' and is a documentation generator in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Dataedo for Windows, Linux, Mac and SQL Server Management Studio. The best Dataedo alternative is ApexSQL Doc. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Database Note Taker or SchemaSpy. Other great apps like Dataedo are SQL Doc by Red Gate, dbForge Documenter for SQL Server, SQL Data Dictionary and dbForge Documenter for MySQL.

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  1. ApexSQL Doc icon
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    ApexSQL Doc creates database documentation in a variety of formats. Document SQL Server databases, objects, SSIS packages, SSAS databases and SSRS items in a single document.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • ApexSQL Doc is the most popular Windows alternative to Dataedo.

    • ApexSQL Doc is the most popular commercial alternative to Dataedo.

    • ApexSQL Doc is Paid and ProprietaryDataedo is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Now FREE. A simple and powerful database documentation tool for sql server and mysql databases. It shows all your tables and fields, highlights the documentation status of each, and allows export (via XSL) to share. Supports markdown syntax.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Database Note Taker is the most popular free alternative to Dataedo.

    • Database Note Taker is Free and ProprietaryDataedo is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Document your databases automatically.

    Eliminate tedious and time-consuming manual documentation tasks Satisfy audit requirements by keeping complete documentation Document a database in a couple of clicks, from within SSMS Keep teams up to date by distributing documentation SQL.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. dbForge Documenter for SQL Server is a big time saver when it comes to documentation of SQL Server databases. This tool automatically generates documentation of an entire SQL Server database in a few clicks.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • SQL Server Management Studio
     
  5. SchemaSpy icon
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    SchemaSpy is a Java-based tool (requires Java 5 or higher) that analyzes the metadata of a schema in a database and generates a visual representation of it in a browser-displayable format. It lets you click through the hierarchy of database tables via child and parent table...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • SchemaSpy is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Dataedo.

    • SchemaSpy is the most popular Open Source alternative to Dataedo.

    • SchemaSpy is Free and Open SourceDataedo is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Easily generate a PDF or HTML data dictionary from SQL Server with just a few clicks.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. dbForge Documenter for MySQL is a handy MySQL and MariaDB documentation tool that automatically generates documentation of an entire MySQL database in HTML, PDF, and MARKDOWN file formats.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. dbForge Documenter for Oracle is a handy visual tool for documenting Oracle databases. This Oracle documentation tool automatically generates documentation of an entire Oracle database in HTML, PDF, and MARKDOWN file formats.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. SchemaCrawler is an open-source Java API that makes working with database metadata as easy as working with plain old Java objects.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Moon Modeler is a visual schema design and data modeling tool for NoSQL databases like MongoDB®, Mongoose, and other compatible platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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