Luna Modeler MariaDB ER Diagram Creator
& Data Modeling Tool

Free 14-day trial. No account, no card.
  • Support for MariaDB For databases running locally & in the cloud
  • Synchronization features Update a data model or generate diff SQL scripts
  • For Everything You Need Data modeling, reverse & forward engineering, SQL scripts + reports
  • Excellent ROI Pay once, use forever
Looking for an ER diagram creator for MariaDB?
Looking for an easy and efficient way to design MariaDB databases? Luna Modeler provides a user-friendly visual interface that helps you create and manage MariaDB ER diagrams, generate SQL scripts, and document schemas with minimal effort.

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Whether you're new to database modeling or need a more efficient workflow, Luna Modeler gives you all the tools to manage MariaDB data models visually. Try the free 14-day trial and see how easy data modeling can be.
Key features of the
MariaDB ER diagram creator
Sakila MariaDB ER diagram in Luna Modeler with customer and film subject areas, rental, payment and inventory tables, views, a function and a procedure
MariaDB ER diagram made in the Luna Modeler ER diagram creator

Visual data modeling for MariaDB structures

Define database objects like tables, keys, indexes, and relationships graphically. The ER diagram creator knows MariaDB data types such as ENUM and SET, plus views, triggers, procedures and functions. Manage your database structures in projects, export diagrams to PDF, and generate SQL code for your projects.

Create beautiful MariaDB ER diagrams easily

  • Add new objects quickly and easily
  • Use predefined default values
  • Customize ER diagram layout
  • Set options for the diagram and display only the elements you want to focus on
  • Changes are saved immediately

Quick start guide for MariaDB

MariaDB ER diagram with supplier, customer and order tables, the Table details form for editing columns and a CREATE TABLE preview with ENGINE = InnoDB
Create tables and columns in a MariaDB ER diagram
MariaDB connection dialog in Luna Modeler for the Sakila database with server, user and database fields and SSH and SSL/TLS tabs
Connect to MariaDB to create an ER diagram

Create a data model from an existing MariaDB database

Connect to an existing MariaDB or MySQL database platform and reverse engineer database structures. SSH/SSL/TLS connections to MariaDB databases are supported in the Professional Edition.

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Preview and generate SQL creation and sync scripts

Generate SQL scripts for the data model you've created. When you click a button on the main toolbar, the code preview appears right away.

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SQL script dialog in Luna Modeler with CREATE TABLE and CREATE INDEX statements for the Sakila database generated from an ER diagram
MariaDB SQL script generated from an ER diagram
Note details form with a rich-text editor and heading styles for documenting a MariaDB ER diagram in Luna Modeler
Add notes to a MariaDB ER diagram

Describe and document your database structures

ER diagrams created in Luna Modeler serve as a valuable reference for future database modifications and maintenance. Arrange objects in sub-diagrams, set colors for tables and other objects or notes. Then create interactive documentation or export diagrams to PDF.

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Compare & Sync your database diagrams

Compare your database design to the existing structure in the database and update your project!

For MariaDB, MySQL and SQLite, you can also generate synchronization scripts.

Read more about updating MariaDB projects
See how to generate sync SQL scripts

Synchronization form in Luna Modeler comparing an eCommerce ER diagram project with a MariaDB database, with renamed and new columns
Compare a MariaDB ER diagram with the live database

Luna Modeler documentation
for MariaDB data models

MariaDB ER Diagram Creator: FAQ
What ER diagram creator can I use for MariaDB?
Luna Modeler is a desktop ER diagram creator with a dedicated MariaDB project type. It understands MariaDB data types such as ENUM, SET and JSON, plus indexes, views, triggers, procedures and functions, and generates SQL that MariaDB accepts.
Can I export SQL scripts for MariaDB from ER diagrams?
Yes. Luna Modeler generates the CREATE script for your whole MariaDB ER diagram, and synchronization (ALTER) scripts that apply model changes to an existing database.
Can the ER diagram creator generate a diagram from an existing MariaDB database?
Yes. Connect to a MariaDB database (local, remote or in the cloud) and Luna Modeler reverse engineers it into an ER diagram automatically, with relationships drawn from the foreign keys.
Is this an online ER diagram creator or a desktop app?
A desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Unlike online ER diagram creators, Luna Modeler does not store database connections or projects online, so your data stays under your control.
Is Luna Modeler a free ER diagram creator?
It comes with a free 14-day trial that needs no credit card and no account. After that, it is a one-time license from $99 USD: no subscription.
What is an alternative to MySQL Workbench for MariaDB?
MySQL Workbench is built for MySQL, and MariaDB-specific features are not its focus. Luna Modeler has a dedicated MariaDB project type with visual design, reverse engineering, SQL generation and schema synchronization.
Is Luna Modeler made by MariaDB?
No. Luna Modeler is developed by Ideamerit s.r.o. (Datensen.com), an independent company that is not affiliated with MariaDB plc or the MariaDB Foundation. MariaDB is a registered trademark of MariaDB plc. See third-party trademarks.