D2 Alternatives

D2 is described as 'Create beautiful diagrams in minutes. Simple syntax. Endlessly customizable. D2 is the fastest and easiest way to get a mental model from your head onto the screen, then make edits with your team' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to D2 for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and SaaS apps. The best D2 alternative is draw.io, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like D2 are Excalidraw, LibreOffice - Draw, yEd Graph Editor and Dia.

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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1052 likes

    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    157 draw.io alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
     
  2. Excalidraw icon

    Excalidraw

     120 likes

    Excalidraw is an open-source whiteboard tool that lets you easily sketch diagrams that have a hand-drawn feel to them. Available directly online as a web app and also through CodeSandbox to easily see how the code works, and the app is available for self-hosting.

    107 Excalidraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  4. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

     326 likes

    Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    104 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    LibreOffice - Draw screenshot 1
     
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    Creately

    Web-based diagram platform offers real-time teamwork, 50+ diagram and mind mapping types, technical wireframing, smart objects, templates, version control, secure cloud storage, PDF export, collaboration tools, commenting, and in...

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  6. yEd Graph Editor icon

    yEd Graph Editor

     446 likes

    yEd is a powerful diagram editor that can be used to quickly create diagrams manually or import external data for analysis and auto-magically arrange even large data sets by just pressing a button. You can use yEd to quickly create flow charts, BPMN and UML diagrams...

    120 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    yEd Graph Editor screenshot 1
     
  8. Dia icon

    Dia

     457 likes

    Open-source diagram editor supporting Linux, Windows, Unix, and Mac OS X, with features for constructing entity relationship, UML, flowchart, and network diagrams, customizable with XML-defined shapes, extensibility, and a GTK+-based graphical user interface.

    95 Dia alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Xfce
    • DragonFly BSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
    Dia screenshot 1
     
  9. Lucidchart icon

    Lucidchart

     538 likes

    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into workflows.

    98 Lucidchart alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.
     
  10. PlantUML icon

    PlantUML

     121 likes

    PlantUML is an open-source tool that uses simple textual descriptions to draw UML diagrams. The generator can be run anywhere within JVM and integrated with various application such as wiki, text editor, IDE, programming language, documentation generator, and others.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
     
  11. Microsoft Visio icon

    Microsoft Visio

     250 likes

    Create data-connected diagrams with real-time collaboration as part of the Office Suite. Ideal for IT and business professionals, it visualizes complex info with ease, providing intuitive tools for diagramming, mind mapping, and vector graphics.

    145 Microsoft Visio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    Microsoft Visio screenshot 1
     
  12. Google Drawings icon

    Google Drawings

     79 likes

    Google Drawings, part of Google Drive, allows users to collaborate creating, sharing, and editing images or drawings. It can be used for creating charts, diagrams, designs, flow-charts, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Google Drawings screenshot 1
     
  13. Kinopio icon

    Kinopio

     21 likes

    Kinopio is a visual thinking tool for new ideas and hard problems. Used for note taking, planning, journaling, and diagramming – by yourself or collaboratively.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Kinopio screenshot 1
     
  14. Wondershare EdrawMax icon

    Wondershare EdrawMax

     51 likes

    Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal, professional, and collaborative use.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Wondershare EdrawMax screenshot 1
     
  15. Heimer icon

    Heimer

     14 likes

    Heimer is a desktop application for creating mind maps and other suitable diagrams. It's written in Qt and targeted for Linux and Windows.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Simple mind map of Heimer itself running on Ubuntu 18.04
     
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