ChartDB alternative
Raltey is the AI-first alternative to ChartDB. Any-diagram AI canvas with live integrations vs DB-schema-only AI agent.
What you get with Raltey
- Conversational AI agent across every diagram type, not just schemas.
- Covers flowcharts, mind maps, UML, architecture - one canvas per type.
- Image-to-diagram from screenshots.
- Live integrations with GitHub, Linear, Notion, and Drive.
When to stay with ChartDB
Pick Raltey when you want one AI-driven tool for every diagram type, plus live integrations and a flat plan. ChartDB is the right answer when you only need ERDs, want AGPL self-hosting, and live-DB introspection beats canvas breadth.
Frequently asked
Is Raltey a free alternative to ChartDB?
Yes. Raltey has a free plan that includes the AI agent, flow charts, mind maps, and the GitHub integration. Pro is a flat $15/month for all diagram types and integrations.
Why switch from ChartDB to Raltey?
Conversational AI agent across every diagram type, not just schemas. Covers flowcharts, mind maps, UML, architecture - one canvas per type.
Can I import my diagrams from ChartDB?
Most file types can be opened as images and converted with Raltey's image-to-diagram. Some formats (DBML, Mermaid, PlantUML) round-trip natively.
What does ChartDB still do better?
AGPL-3.0 open source and fully self-hostable. Direct introspection from a live database connection (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, SQLite, ClickHouse, CockroachDB, Oracle, Snowflake, BigQuery).
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