There are two distinctive methods to work with an Abstract Entity Model: Database First and Model First. Both are described more in detail below. The LLBLGen Pro designer doesn't force you to work in one method or the the other, you can mix them at any time, yet you should try to stick with one method and only sparsely use the functionality meant for the other method.

Our DBConvert for MSSQL and PostgreSQL cross database migration software helps you to convert and synchronize your databases from Microsoft SQL Server to PostgreSQL / Amazon RDS PostgreSQL / Heroku Postgres and in any other possible combination of source and target . Also, Windows Azure SQL Databases may be set up as a source or target. Our program is able to connect to any local or remote MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL instances.

Microsoft has worked hard to make .NET and SQL Server a powerful combination - and VistaDB brings that capability to a small, easy to deploy package. Instead of having to ship a large installation which has to be set up independently for your application to work you can just ship 2 MB of extra assemblies with your .NET application. It's easy to make applications that start with VistaDB and scale up with SQL Server, all from a common codebase.

DbSchema is a design tool for relational databases, with interactive diagrams, HTML documentation, Relational Data Browse and Editor, SQL Editor, Query Builder, Random Data Generator, Schema Compare and Synchronization, team work and more. Powerful, yet easy-to-use, DbSchema helps you design, document and manage databases without having to be a SQL pro. Easily design new tables, generate HTML5 documentation, explore and edit the database data, compare and synchronize the schema over multiple databases, edit and execute SQL, generate random data. DbSchema is compatible with all relational databases. It works on all major operating systems, including Windows, Linux and Mac.

Delphi and C++ Builder components for accessing MS Access databases using DAO 3.5, DAO 3.6 (Data Access Objects) and ACEDAO. Provides fast, native access to data without the need of BDE (Borland Database Engine).Delphi and C++ Builder components for accessing MS Access databases using DAO (Data Access Objects) and ACEDAO.

Navicat Premium is a database development tool that allows you to simultaneously connect to MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases from a single application. Compatible with cloud databases like Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, Amazon Redshift, SQL Azure, Oracle Cloud and Google Cloud. You can quickly and easily build, manage and maintain your databases.

DeZign for Databases is an intuitive database design and modeling tool for developers and DBA's that can help you model, create and maintain databases. The software uses entity relationship diagrams (ERDs, data models) to graphically design databases and automatically generates the most popular SQL and desktop databases.

RadBuilder is a complete rapid application development (RAD) tool to create interactive multimedia applications, database applications and Web applications for Windows - without programming. You don’t have to be a programmer, but with RadBuilder you’ll feel like one. Even though it is very easy to learn and use, it has everything you need to develop professional software applications with a completely visual drag and drop environment.