Dia
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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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
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Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- PortableApps.com
- FreeBSD
- Xfce
- DragonFly BSD
- NetBSD
- OpenBSD
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- Danilo_Venom updated Dia
gamefiend added Dia as alternative to Excalidraw- thejfex liked Dia
POX added Dia as alternative to quiver diagram editor- shazmataz reviewed Dia
Okay. It's nowhere near being an alternative to Microsoft Visio, but it was my initial go to when I started off consulting and wanted to quickly produce flowcharts and mock ups.
The interface was not that enticing but it's served it's purpose as a stepping stone.
Unfortunately, the Windows side has suffered for a long time. So, I have been happily using draw.io/diagramming.net. But, if you want open source then look at LibreOffice - Draw.
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Open Source and Free product.Rating
Average rating of 3.5Alternatives
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Light, free, simple and many features. Grid snapping can be upgraded thought.
I successfully made some diagrams with Dia but, as another user said, its interface is really clunky. Now I'm trying yED.
Okay. It's nowhere near being an alternative to Microsoft Visio, but it was my initial go to when I started off consulting and wanted to quickly produce flowcharts and mock ups.
The interface was not that enticing but it's served it's purpose as a stepping stone.
Unfortunately, the Windows side has suffered for a long time. So, I have been happily using draw.io/diagramming.net. But, if you want open source then look at LibreOffice - Draw.
Can not dl because source forge certificate is out of date.
[Edited by dimlakgorkehgz, March 28]
OOps that is just because I was downloading it from KFC.
Like that software. It's a bit unhandy sometimes but in the end maybe the best libre software there is for that purpose.
• Complete Component but hard to use - file export are 1 by 1 (cant bulk)
Dia has somewhat stagnated in recent years. For a long time it was the only real open source option other than turning to Inkscape and doing everything from scratch. These days I'd recommend you try Pencil instead because it has a much nicer UI and arguably better features.