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

Diagram.codes is described as 'Use simple text to quickly create and share diagrams with your team. Improve your documentation, planning and everyday communication with powerful tools for automatic diagram generation' and is a Diagram Editor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Diagram.codes for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPad apps. The best Diagram.codes alternative is draw.io, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Diagram.codes are LibreOffice - Draw, yEd Graph Editor, TreeSheets and Dia.

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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1054 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.

    160 draw.io alternatives

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    • 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
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
     
  2. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    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.

    104 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  4. yEd Graph Editor icon

    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...

    120 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • BSD
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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. TreeSheets icon

    TreeSheets

     163 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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  8. Dia icon

    Dia

     457 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.

    95 Dia alternatives

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    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Xfce
    • DragonFly BSD
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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.

    101 Lucidchart alternatives

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

    Microsoft Visio

     250 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.

    145 Microsoft Visio alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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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.

    122 PlantUML alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
     
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    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.

    121 Wireflow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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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.

    74 Google Drawings alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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