drawDB vs Formie Forms
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted office suites options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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drawDB
Browser-based database schema design and ER diagram tool
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Formie Forms
Self-hosted form builder and data collection
| Feature | drawDB | Formie Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 38,454 | ★ 12,739 |
| First released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Replaces | dbdiagram.io, Lucidchart | Typeform, Google Forms, SurveyMonkey |
Why pick each one
Choose drawDB if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 38.5k GitHub stars
Choose Formie Forms if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 12.7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is drawDB or Formie Forms better?
drawDB is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Formie Forms if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are drawDB and Formie Forms free and open-source?
Yes. drawDB is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Formie Forms under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run drawDB and Formie Forms with Docker?
drawDB: yes. Formie Forms: yes.