We are thrilled to officially announce the launch of Nullptr Labs, which now serves as the official corporate home for pgModeler. This transition marks a pivotal milestone in the project's history. What began as a passionate effort to simplify database design is now approaching its 20th anniversary this March, having matured from an individual project into a comprehensive corporate structure.

The creation of Nullptr Labs is more than just a formal change; it represents our unwavering commitment to providing pgModeler with the professional foundation it needs to thrive in an increasingly complex data landscape. Our mission is to ensure that the tool continues to evolve, consistently gaining ground in the PostgreSQL modeling market by delivering the reliability and innovation our users have trusted for two decades.

The vision behind the change

The global data ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and to keep pgModeler at the cutting edge, a new approach was required. By establishing Nullptr Labs, we are shifting from a solo-effort model to a sustainable corporate environment focused on three core pillars:

• Accelerated development: We are dedicating more resources and focused development cycles to implement high-demand features and modernize the core engine more rapidly.
• Long-term sustainability: We are building a permanent foundation. Our goal is to ensure that pgModeler remains an active, stable, and relevant project for many years to come, regardless of the shifting tides of the industry.
• Engineering excellence: With a dedicated entity, we have the freedom to explore advanced integrations and deeper PostgreSQL compatibility, pushing the boundaries of what a modeling tool can achieve.

Evolving our business model

To support this new phase, we are refining our business model to better serve both our community and our growing list of professional clients. These updates are designed to provide more flexibility and value:

• Refined licensing: We are introducing enhanced licensing options that cater to everyone—from solo developers and researchers to large-scale enterprise teams requiring robust deployment structures.
• Tailor-made development: We recognize that corporate environments often have unique requirements. Nullptr Labs is structuring a specialized model to allow for the development of bespoke features and custom integrations, ensuring that pgModeler fits perfectly into any enterprise workflow.
• Open source roots: Despite these commercial advancements, our DNA remains Open Source. We remain deeply committed to code transparency and will continue to foster the community that has been instrumental to our success since 2006.

What to expect in the coming weeks

This transition will bring several visible improvements and structural updates across our entire ecosystem. Over the next few weeks, you will notice:

• GitHub migration: Our repositories will undergo organizational updates to reflect Nullptr Labs as the parent organization, streamlining our CI/CD and contribution pipelines.
• Platform enhancements: The official pgModeler website will be gradually updated to integrate our new services, providing a more intuitive experience for managing licenses and requesting custom development.
• Unified branding: To celebrate this milestone, the pgModeler software itself will receive interface updates. These changes will introduce the Nullptr Labs branding, creating a cohesive and professional experience across our software and web platforms.

Conclusion

For our existing supporters and long-time users, the transition will be seamless. The software you trust is not changing its essence—it is gaining the momentum it needs to last a lifetime. Nullptr Labs is our guarantee that pgModeler will remain your reliable partner in database engineering for many years to come.

We thank you for your continued trust and for being part of this 20-year journey. We are just getting started.

Raphael Araújo e Silva
Founder, Nullptr Labs