drawDB vs Cryptee Sheets
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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Cryptee Sheets
Self-hostable infinite canvas drawing component
| Feature | drawDB | Cryptee Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | source, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 38,454 | ★ 49,659 |
| First released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Replaces | dbdiagram.io, Lucidchart | Miro, FigJam |
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 Cryptee Sheets if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 49.7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is drawDB or Cryptee Sheets better?
Neither is universally better. Cryptee Sheets has the larger community, while drawDB is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are drawDB and Cryptee Sheets free and open-source?
Yes. drawDB is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Cryptee Sheets under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run drawDB and Cryptee Sheets with Docker?
drawDB: yes. Cryptee Sheets: yes.