Diagram.codes AlternativesDiagram Editors & Mind Mapping Tools like Diagram.codes

Apps similar to Diagram.codes include draw.io, which is free and open source. Other options are LibreOffice - Draw, Dia, yEd Graph Editor and TreeSheets. Diagram Editors like Diagram.codes are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, the web, Linux and iPad.

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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1060 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.

    172 draw.io alternatives

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    • Notion
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    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
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    • Google Sheets
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    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
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  2. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

     328 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.

    110 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    LibreOffice - Draw screenshot 1
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  4. Dia icon

    Dia

     460 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.

    97 Dia alternatives

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    • PortableApps.com
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    Dia 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...

    124 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    yEd Graph Editor screenshot 1
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  7. TreeSheets icon

    TreeSheets

     163 likes

    A "hierarchical spreadsheet" that is a great replacement for spreadsheets, mind mappers, outliners, PIMs, text editors and small databases.

    55 TreeSheets alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

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    TreeSheets screenshot 1
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  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.

    115 Lucidchart alternatives

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

    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.

    154 Microsoft Visio alternatives

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    • Windows
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    Microsoft Visio screenshot 1
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  11. 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.

    127 PlantUML alternatives

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    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
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  12. Square Sketch icon

    Square Sketch

     11 likes

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

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    Square Sketch screenshot 1
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  13. Vectr icon

    Vectr

     93 likes

    Free vector graphics editor offering real-time collaborative editing, browser and cross-platform desktop support, scalable design tools, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, JPEG import/export, grouping and shape manipulation, and intuitive pen and freehand drawing options.

    120 Vectr alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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    Vectr screenshot 1
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  14. Wireflow icon

    Wireflow

     23 likes

    Feature-rich, open-source Wireflow offers a collaborative platform for online creation of complex user flow prototypes. Ideal for team work in UI design, wireframing, and mind mapping, promoting idea sharing in real-time environment aided by modern whiteboard features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Wireflow screenshot 1
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  15. 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.

    76 Google Drawings alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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    Google Drawings screenshot 1
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