Dia AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Diagram Editors

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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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   Excalidraw

    122 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.

   113 Excalidraw alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (MIT)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Diagram Editor
   • Mind Mapping

   Origin

   • Czechia
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Self-Hosted
   • Cloudron

   • Czechia
   • EU

   

   

   

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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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   ClickCharts

   Design flowcharts, UML, Venn, and mind map diagrams with customizable templates, varied symbols, shapes, connector styles, overlapping sheet support, and intuitive drag-and-drop editing. Export visuals as images, edit multiple di...

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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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   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.

   111 Lucidchart alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Diagram Editor
   • Mind Mapping

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Microsoft Visio

    253 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.

   151 Microsoft Visio alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Diagram Editor
   • Mind Mapping

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Windows

   • United States

   

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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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    quiver diagram editor

     12 likes

    Efficient web-based tool for constructing high-quality commutative diagrams. Offers LaTeX export with embedded links, intuitive interface supporting both mouse and keyboard inputs, and features like multiple selections, macro support, and smart label alignment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    • Diagram Editor

    Origin

    • United Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online

    • United Kingdom

    

    

    

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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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    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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    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.

    76 Google Drawings alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Diagram Editor
    • Team Collaboration

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome

    • United States

    

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