Platform

Data Modeling

Develop data models collaboratively in the cloud and share them with your organization in various modeling styles and formats with no coding or conversion required

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Model Governance

Create and manage business metadata using a dedicated project role

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Snowflake Schema Monitoring

Track and get notified of schema changes in live database environments

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Integration

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Why SqlDBM?

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Strategic advisors

Kent Graziano

The Data Warrior, Strategic Advisor, Data Vault Master, Author, Speaker, and Tae Kwon Do Grandmaster

Gordon Wong

Leading organizations through analytics transformations, preference for social missions, healthcare, energy, education, and civic engagement

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For cloud data platforms

SqlDBM offers secure native connectors to leading data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, and BigQuery so you can reverse engineer and begin modeling in seconds.

Try modeling now

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Data Modeling

Develop data models collaboratively in the cloud and share them with your organization in various modeling styles and formats with no coding or conversion required

See pricing

Model Governance

Create and manage business metadata using a dedicated project role

Learn More

Snowflake Schema Monitoring

Track and get notified of schema changes in live database environments

Learn More

Integration

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Why SqlDBM?

Have questions?

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SqlDBM: The Modern Enterprise Replacement for SAP PowerDesigner

With SAP PowerDesigner announcing its scheduled end-of-life, now is the time for enterprise data teams to modernize their data modeling strategy. SqlDBM is the logical replacement—a cloud-native platform designed for modern architecture, governance, and collaboration at scale.

  • Optimized for Cloud Data Platforms
  • Built for Governance
  • Ready for Collaborative Teams

Why Leading Enterprises Are Moving to SqlDBM

Built from the ground up for modern data teams who need more than legacy desktop tools can offer

Designed for Cloud Data Platforms

PowerDesigner was built for the on-premise era. SqlDBM was purpose-built for the cloud—with native integrations for Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, and dbt from the start. This enables agile data modeling, faster iteration cycles, and streamlined handoffs across engineering and analytics teams.

Built Around the Data Model, Not Just Supporting It

While other platforms treat data modeling as a secondary feature, SqlDBM is centered on it. The platform was designed by data modelers, for data modelers—optimized for use cases across Snowflake, dbt, and modern metadata ecosystems.

The Business Value of a Web-Based Solution

SAP PowerDesigner's output is limited to desktop use or static exports. SqlDBM maximizes the value of a governed data model by making it accessible to everyone in the organization through a web browser, allowing broader collaboration.

Enterprise-Class Architecture and Support

Flexible licensing tailored to enterprise team structures with governance & version control embedded into the product. Metadata-only platform that's secure, non-invasive, and compliant.

Native DevOps Integration

Seamless integration with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence. Automatic dbt YAML generation and REST API for custom integrations.

Customer-Driven Innovation

Monthly product updates with a customer-driven roadmap. Unlike vendor-gated legacy solutions, SqlDBM evolves based on real enterprise needs and feedback.

Trusted Cloud Platform Partners

Snowflake

Premier Partner

Databricks

Data Partner

Google Cloud

Partner

SqlDBM is built around data modeling. That’s the fundamental difference—and why I pushed for it.

— Lead Architect, Financial Services

SqlDBM vs. SAP PowerDesigner: A Strategic Comparison

See how SqlDBM’s modern, cloud-native approach outperforms legacy desktop solutions

SAP PowerDesigner

SqlDBM

Cloud-Native Architecture

Cloud-Native Architecture

SAP PowerDesigner

Legacy desktop application

SqlDBM

Fully cloud-native (SaaS)

Snowflake Integration

Snowflake Integration

SAP PowerDesigner

Partial or third-party

SqlDBM

Native integration, Snowflake Premier Partner

Databricks Integration

Databricks Integration

SAP PowerDesigner

Partial or third-party

SqlDBM

Native integration

DevOps Integrations

DevOps Integrations

SAP PowerDesigner

Not available

SqlDBM

Github, Gitlab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence

REST API

REST API

SAP PowerDesigner

Not available

SqlDBM

Full REST API

iFrame Embedding

iFrame Embedding

SAP PowerDesigner

Not available

SqlDBM

Available

dbt Compatibility

dbt Compatibility

SAP PowerDesigner

Not available

SqlDBM

Automatic YAML generation

Collaboration & Governance

Collaboration & Governance

SAP PowerDesigner

Limited

SqlDBM

Role-based access, version control

Release Cadence

Release Cadence

SAP PowerDesigner

Limited

SqlDBM

Monthly product updates

Product Responsiveness

Product Responsiveness

SAP PowerDesigner

Vendor-gated

SqlDBM

Customer-driven roadmap

Metadata Catalog Integration

Metadata Catalog Integration

SAP PowerDesigner

Limited

SqlDBM

Compatible with Atlan, Collibra, Confluence, Informatica

Enterprise-Class Architecture and Support

Built for the security, compliance, and scalability requirements of modern enterprises

Flexible Licensing

Tailored to enterprise team structures with options for different user types and access levels.

Governance & Version Control

Embedded governance features with comprehensive version control and audit trails.

Metadata-Only Platform

Secure, non-invasive, and compliant approach that works with your existing data infrastructure.

View-Only Access and Commenting

Support large-scale shareability with granular permissions and collaborative feedback.

Request a Demo or Consultation

If you’re planning your PowerDesigner transition—or simply want to modernize your modeling practices—SqlDBM offers the support, features, and future-readiness required by modern enterprise teams.

  • Book a tailored demo
  • Understand our licensing structure
  • Receive support for your migration and onboarding strategy

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Resources

Strategic advisors

Kent Graziano

The Data Warrior, Strategic Advisor, Data Vault Master, Author, Speaker, and Tae Kwon Do Grandmaster

Gordon Wong

Leading organizations through analytics transformations, preference for social missions, healthcare, energy, education, and civic engagement

See details

For cloud data platforms

SqlDBM offers secure native connectors to leading data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, and BigQuery so you can reverse engineer and begin modeling in seconds.

Try modeling now

Get Started

Platform

Data Modeling

Develop data models collaboratively in the cloud and share them with your organization in various modeling styles and formats with no coding or conversion required

See Pricing

Model Governance

Create and manage business metadata using a dedicated project role

Load More

Snowflake Schema Monitoring

Track and get notified of schema changes in live database environments

Load More

Integration

See all

Why SqlDBM?

Have questions?

Request a demo for more information

Book a demo