Finding a Free ERD Tool?

Here you are! Visual Paradigm Online (VP Online) Free Edition is a FREE online drawing tool that features an intuitive ERD editor. Create free ER diagrams with an easy-to-use online drawing tool with no ad, no limited period of access and no limitations such as, number of diagrams, number of shapes, etc. You own the database design you created for personal and non-commercial purposes.

Make an ERD

Professional ERD starts here

Free ERD Tool

The free online ERD tool is truly free for personal use:

No limited number of diagrams and shapes
No limited period of access
No ad

Draw as many ER diagrams as you like. Output your work as images (PNG/JPG/GIF/SVG) or PDF. Enjoy!

Draw Easily and Smartly

Online drawing can be easy and fun. Here are some of the editing features included in our intuitive ERD editor:

Drag-to-create shape
Well attached connectors (no separate apart)
Seamless inline editing of entity member
Automatic update of PK/FK rendering
Include your own shapes in your ER model
Hundreds of diagram templates

High Quality Work

Precisely position shapes with alignment guide. Format your ERD with the array of formatting options we provide: shape and line format (solid/gradient/transparency, etc), text style, RTF shape caption, background color, rotatable shapes, align and distribute shapes, image and URL insertion etc

Key features and benefits

Unlimited period of access
Unlimited number of diagrams
Unlimited number of shapes
ERD, UML Tool, Organization Chart Maker, Floor Plan Designer, Business Concept Diagram, ITIL
Can be upgraded to paid editions for more diagram types and features
Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux) and compatible with all web browsers
Easy to use: Create and connect shapes with drag and drop. Connectors are always attached to shapes and never separate apart.
Apply different formatting options (shape and lines, solid and gradient paint), 40+ connector types, RTF caption, font options, shadow effect, etc
Build your own shape library to create diagrams with your own shapes.
Easily add text, notes, external images, web links to diagram
Print and export into different formats (PNG, JPG, SVG, GIF, PDF)
Hundreds of start-up diagram examples and diagram templates
Save your drawing in Google Drive
Visio drawing and stencil import

But don't take our word for it

Try drawing an ERD yourself. Just browse the ERD examples below and click Open Diagram to open and edit. You will see for yourself that it is everything we say it is, or perhaps more.