Azimutt

Self-Hosted

Open-source database schema explorer & analyzer for complex systems

Overview

Azimutt helps visualize, explore, and document database schemas—even large or legacy ones. It supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, and more. Deploy via Docker, self-host on your server, or use the cloud version. Key features: interactive ER diagrams, schema search, relationship tracking, and documentation annotations. Ideal for developers/DBAs to gain clarity on database structures efficiently.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  azimutt:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: azimutt
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Interactive ER diagrams for large databases
Multi-database compatibility (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB)
Schema search & relationship tracing tools

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Azimutt hard to install?

Azimutt is easy to deploy via Docker (single command) or self-host. For non-technical users, the cloud-hosted version is available—no installation needed.

? Is it a good alternative to Navicat?

Yes—Azimutt is a strong open-source alternative for schema visualization/privacy. Navicat offers more advanced query tools, but Azimutt excels at complex schema exploration.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Azimutt is open-source under MIT License, free to use, self-host, or modify with no paid tiers for core features.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Database Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hostable option)
⊕ Open-source with no hidden costs

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Docker knowledge for self-hosting
⊖ Limited advanced DBA features vs enterprise tools