Dia Alternatives and Similar Software

diagrams.net

diagrams.net (previously draw.io) is a free online diagram drawing application for workflow, BPM, org charts, UML, ER, network diagrams. No login or registration are required and features include the ability to save locally (including SVG), a range of stencils, .vsdx, Lucidchart and Gliffy import and real time diagram sharing.

• Draw.io is a decent alternative, but is too different. Mainly the problem is that Dia is an application program for Windows, while draw.io is a mere Web app. I know Web apps are popular these days, but they're not the same as actual applications, and personally I don't like how many companies seem to be attempting to make all programs Web apps or "online" "programs". Kholdfire • Apr 2019 • 6 agrees and 2 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• Easy to use. Free and open source. can install on my pc (linux mint) Better application than Dia, that I can use online as well on my PC. Very Good ! Guest • Nov 2018 Disagree   Agree
• Draw.io is very usable, with a sleek interface, tons of stencils/shapes, and the ability to export to various file formats. I have used for home and work projects and have been pleased with the results. I would even go as far as saying it's more useful than MS Visio if your requirements aren't too technical. Guest • Jan 2018 • 2 agrees and 0 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• Easy to use, No registration(!), complex feature set, very few bugs. Acceptable performance. Guest • May 2017 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees Disagree   Agree

Free Open Source Web Self-Hosted

yEd Graph Editor

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, organization charts, mind maps, and many other kinds of diagrams, graphs, and networks. Choose from a wide range of highly sophisticated layout algorithms to automatically arrange diagrams in no time.

• yEd has pretty much all features as Dia and a lot more! It has a bit steep learning curve and sometimes a bit strange UI, but once you learn it you can do almost any diagram in it. It can even reorganize it automatically, if it gets messy! Lacika • Jul 2019 Disagree   Agree
• Featureful. Reliable and extendable. Guest • Jul 2018 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• Simple to use and has all the options you could want. I have now adopted it for the program I have developed in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Guest • Jul 2018 Disagree   Agree

Free Mac Windows Linux Web BSD

LibreOffice - Draw

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.

• Line links not attached to objects. Better for drawing than diagramming though it is still possible. dimlakgorkehgz • Apr 2019 • 2 agrees and 1 disagrees Disagree   Agree

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux BSD PortableApps.com

Microsoft Office Visio

Microsoft Office Visio makes it easy for IT and business professionals to visualize, explore, and communicate complex information. Go from complicated text and tables that are hard to understand to Visio diagrams that communicate information at a glance. Instead of static pictures, create data-connected Visio diagrams that display data, are easy to refresh, and dramatically increase your productivity.

Commercial Windows Windows S

Lucidchart

Lucidchart is an online diagram and flowchart software that supports Microsoft Office Visio import and can work on any operating system. The easiest way to draw flowcharts, wireframes, UML diagrams, network diagrams, mind maps, iPhone mockups, site maps and more.

Freemium $ $ $ Web Android iPhone Chrome OS Microsoft Office Word ... Google Drive Google Drive - Docs Google Apps Google Drive - Sheets Microsoft Office Suite

PlantUML

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. Mostly based on Graphviz. Can render various diagram syntax such as PlantUML, Dot, and Ditaa.

• Not a GUI diagramming tool. By this logic graphviz is an alternative to Dia. Guest • Sep 2018 • 9 agrees and 3 disagrees Disagree   Agree

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... Chrome OS

TreeSheets

The ultimate replacement for spreadsheets, mind mappers, outliners, PIMs, text editors and small databases. Suitable for any kind of data organization, such as To-do lists, calendars, project management, brainstorming, organizing ideas, planning, requirements gathering, presentation of information, etc. Its like a spreadsheet, immediately familiar, but much more suitable for complex data because its hierarchical. Its like a mind mapper, but more organized and compact.

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux

Vectr

Free vector graphics software used to create graphics easily and intuitively. Vectr is a simple yet powerful cross-platform graphics editor to bring your designs into reality. Get started immediately without the massive learning curve. Whether you’re working on graphics for marketing, logotypes, icons, website UI designs, brochures or vector art, Vectr’s intuitive tools let you focus on what truly matters - creating beautiful graphic designs.

• Suggesting Vector would be the same as suggesting Photoshop. Just because you can draw boxes and use them to create a flow doesn't mean it's a flowchart/diagram centric application. Guest • Oct 2018 • 12 agrees and 0 disagrees Disagree   Agree

Free Windows Linux Web Chrome OS

Mindomo

Mindomo is the easiest online software for creating mind maps, concept maps, outlines and various other types of diagrams.

Freemium $ $ $ Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone Android Tablet iPad Chrome Safari Software as a Service (SaaS) Firefox

Miro

Scalable, secure, cross-device and enterprise-ready team collaboration tool for distributed teams. BETTER TEAMS, BUILDING BETTER THINGS It takes great teams working together to build outstanding things. Miro enables you to engage all your collocated, distributed, or remote teams across formats, tools, channels, and time zones, without the constraints of physical location, meeting space, and whiteboards.

Freemium $ $ $ Mac Windows Android iPhone Software as a Service (SaaS)