Dia Alternatives for Mac

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   draw.io

    1055 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.

   167 draw.io alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Diagram Editor
   • Mind Mapping

   Origin

   • United Kingdom

   Platforms

   • 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

   • United Kingdom

   

   

   

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   Negative comment by Bryan McKnight · Apr 10, 2019

   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".

   Positive comment by Guest · Nov 1, 2018

   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 !

   Positive comment by Guest · Jan 31, 2018

   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.

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   • draw.io is Free and Open SourceDia is also Free and Open Source
   • draw.io is Privacy focusedDia is not according to our users
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   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.

   108 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Diagram Editor
   • Vector Graphic

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • PortableApps.com
   • Flathub

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Negative comment by dimlakgorkehgz · Apr 15, 2019

   Line links not attached to objects. Better for drawing than diagramming though it is still possible.

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   • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceDia is also Free and Open Source
   • LibreOffice - Draw is Privacy focusedDia is not according to our users
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   yEd Graph Editor

    447 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...

   124 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Diagram Editor
   • Mind Mapping

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • BSD

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by Guest · Jul 31, 2018

   Featureful. Reliable and extendable.

   Positive comment by Lacika · Jul 23, 2019

   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!

   Positive comment by Guest · Jul 10, 2018

   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

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   • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietaryDia is Free and Open Source
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   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.

   126 PlantUML alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Diagram Editor
   • Mind Mapping

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • Chrome OS

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Negative comment by Guest · Sep 19, 2018

   Not a GUI diagramming tool. By this logic graphviz is an alternative to Dia.

   Negative comment by Guest · Sep 19, 2023

   PlantUML has no way to make a diagram or chart without knowing command line and learning a whole new markup language.

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   • PlantUML is Free and Open SourceDia is also Free and Open Source
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   Square Sketch

    11 likes

   Square Sketch is a professional tool for visualizing your ideas on a square grid.

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Diagram Editor
   • Mind Mapping

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   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.

   132 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Mind Mapping
   • Team Collaboration

   Origin

   • China

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone

   • China

   

   

   

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    OmniGraffle

     187 likes

    OmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents—quickly—by providing powerful styling tools, keeping lines connected to shapes even when they’re moved, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click.

    115 OmniGraffle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Diagram Editor
    • Wireframing

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Visual Paradigm

     43 likes

    Visual Paradigm for UML (VP-UML) is a UML design tool and UML CASE tool designed to aid software development. VP-UML supports key modeling standards such as Unified Modeling Language (UML) 2.4, SysML, ERD, DFD, BPMN 2.0, ArchiMate 2.0, etc.

    90 Visual Paradigm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Diagram Editor
    • UML Modeling

    Origin

    • Hong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    • Hong Kong SAR China

    

    

    

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    Mindomo

     156 likes

    Mindomo is the easiest online software for creating mind maps, concept maps, outlines and various other types of diagrams. The following features make it the perfect choice both for business and education:

    140 Mindomo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Mind Mapping

    Origin

    • Romania
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox

    • Romania
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Gaphor

     9 likes

    Gaphor is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) UML and SysML modeling environment easy to use that will help you create your applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Diagram Editor
    • UML Modeling

    Origin

    • Netherlands
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    • Netherlands
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Apache OpenOffice Draw

     124 likes

    Draw, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a graphics editor that gives you the tools to communicate with visuals and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is powerful tool for posters, graphs, charts, and more.

    93 Apache OpenOffice Draw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Vector Graphic

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    • United States

    

    

    

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    SmartDraw

     34 likes

    Instead of starting with a blank screen, SmartDraw gives you the exact template you need. Then use simple commands to add your information and SmartDraw does the rest. There's no other drawing software like it.

    78 SmartDraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Mind Mapping

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    • United States

    

    

    

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