Frequently Asked Questions

Seed data that respects foreign keys, RLS, and real-world relationships.

Answers

General

What is drawline.app?

drawline.app is a platform that helps teams design databases and generate realistic, connected data so they can build, test, and demo applications without waiting for full backend API flows to be ready. It's built for development, testing, and staging environments where having usable data early makes a real difference.

What can I use Drawline for?

Teams use Drawline to:

  • Test frontend features before APIs are complete
  • Create reliable data for QA and staging environments
  • Prepare demo-ready datasets that behave like real apps
  • Validate database designs by seeing real data in action

The goal is simple: remove data-related blockers from development.

How does schema creation work?

You can start by designing your schema visually, or describing your data structure in simple terms and refining it from there. Once your schema is defined, Drawline helps you visualize relationships and work with connected data that reflects real application flows.

How is this different from seed scripts or mock data?

Seed scripts and mock data are usually brittle and hard to maintain as schemas evolve.

Drawline focuses on:

  • Keeping relationships intact
  • Generating data that behaves consistently across flows
  • Making it easy to regenerate or adjust data as your app changes

This makes testing and demos more reliable over time.

Which databases are supported?

Drawline currently supports MongoDB, Firestore, and DynamoDB. Support for additional databases is actively being worked on.

Can I use Drawline with an existing database?

Yes. You can connect Drawline to an existing development, test, or staging database to visualize its structure and generate data that fits your current schema.

Is Drawline meant for production databases?

No. Drawline is designed for development, testing, and staging environments. We intentionally discourage direct use on production databases.

Is my data secure?

Yes. Security is a priority.

  • Database connections are encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Credentials are never shared or exposed
  • Drawline follows standard security best practices

Your data always remains under your control.

Do I need to write code to use Drawline?

No. Drawline is designed to work without writing scripts or seed files. You can design schemas, generate data, and reset environments through the UI.

Is Drawline free?

Drawline offers a free tier for individuals and early experimentation. Team features and higher usage limits will be available through paid plans.

Pricing & Plans

Can I use drawline.app for free?

Yes! We offer a free plan that includes all core features with 1 project. This is perfect for trying out the platform or for solo developers working on a single project. You can upgrade to Pro for unlimited projects at $7/month or $70/year.

What’s the difference between Free and Pro?

The Free plan is perfect for getting started and includes core features like visual schema design, AI schema generation, and test data generation, but it is limited to 1 project. The Pro plan removes this limit and lets you create unlimited projects, along with higher AI and data generation limits.

Can I upgrade from Free to Pro later?

Yes, you can upgrade anytime. All your existing projects and data stay exactly the same when you move from Free to Pro. There’s no migration or setup required.

Is there a discount for yearly billing?

Yes. Yearly billing automatically applies a discount compared to paying monthly. The exact savings are shown on the pricing page when you switch to yearly billing.

What's included in the Teams plan?

The Teams plan includes everything in Pro, plus:

  • Team collaboration features
  • Role-based access control
  • Shared workspaces

Contact our sales team to discuss your specific needs and get a custom quote tailored to your organization.

Do you offer discounts for educational institutions?

Yes! We offer special pricing for educational institutions and non-profits. Contact our sales team to learn more about our educational discounts.

Features

What is relationship-aware data generation?

Our test data generation feature creates realistic synthetic data that respects the relationships between collections. For example, if you have a User collection and an Order collection with a relationship, the generated orders will reference valid user IDs, ensuring data integrity and realistic test scenarios.

Can I import my existing database?

Yes! You can connect to your existing MongoDB, Firestore, or DynamoDB database and automatically generate a visual representation of your schema. This is perfect for documentation, understanding complex relationships, or planning migrations.

How does version control work?

You can create commits to track changes to your schema over time. Each commit captures the state of your collections, fields, and relationships at that point in time. This allows you to view history, compare versions, and manage schema evolution effectively.

Can I export my schema designs?

Yes! You can export your schema designs in multiple formats for documentation, sharing with your team, or importing into other tools. Export options include:

  • JSON
  • Visual diagrams
  • Documentation formats

Technical

How do I connect to my database?

You can create a new connection from the canvas interface. Simply select your database type (MongoDB, Firestore, or DynamoDB), enter your connection credentials, and we'll securely store and encrypt them. Connections are project-specific and can be managed from the sidebar.

Are my database credentials stored securely?

Yes. All database credentials are encrypted at rest and in transit. We use industry-standard encryption methods and never store credentials in plain text. You have full control over your connections and can delete them at any time.

What happens if I disconnect my database?

If you disconnect my database, your schema design and canvas data remain intact. You can continue working in design mode, and reconnect to a database later. Your projects and designs are independent of database connections.

Can multiple people work on the same project?

Currently, projects are tied to individual accounts. Team collaboration features, including shared workspaces and real-time collaboration, are available in the Teams plan. Contact sales to learn more about team features.

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