Microsoft Visio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as UML Modeling Tools

The best UML Modeling alternative to Microsoft Visio is LibreOffice - Draw, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Visio and 17 are UML Modeling Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting UML Modeling Tool alternatives to Microsoft Visio are yEd Graph Editor, Lucidchart, PlantUML and Visual Paradigm.

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  1. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

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    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.

    97 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    It's free and open source, while Visio is proprietary and expensive.

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    Red-Case
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    Not cloud based, which is great. Had problems with diagrams.net being unable to login with my Google account which made my files inaccessible.

    Raf10
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    It's free/libre software, with layers, etc.

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    • Most users think LibreOffice - Draw is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • LibreOffice - Draw is the most popular Open Source alternative to Microsoft Visio.

    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Draw is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Visio is not according to our users
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    yEd Graph Editor

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    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...

    117 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
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    good functionality, when all custom pallets are in place, over the years.

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    Guest
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    Free, lightweight and good response. Powerful layout tool to smart redraw your diagram. Several types of diagrams supported.

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    Guest
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    Open source, lightweight, easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks yEd Graph Editor is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Lucidchart icon

    Lucidchart

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    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.

    61 Lucidchart alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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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.
     
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    I have tried them all. Lucidchart is the easiest to use, works across all my devices, and supports real-time collaboration.

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    Guest
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    Cross-platform interoperability is key.

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    Guest
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    Free, fast and easy to work no bogging you down with logic statements or life changing decisions.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Lucidchart is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • Lucidchart is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft Visio.

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
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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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    PlantUML

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    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.

    115 PlantUML alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
     
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    Visual Paradigm

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    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.

    81 Visual Paradigm alternatives

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Umbrello

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    Umbrello is a Unified Modelling Language (UML) modelling tool and code generator. It can create diagrams of software and other systems in the industry-standard UML format, and can also generate code from UML diagrams in a variety of programming languages.

    52 Umbrello alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    ProcessOn

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    ProcessOn is a free online drawing tool that supports the creation of mind maps, flow charts, swimlane diagrams, network topology diagrams, fishbone diagrams, UML and other graphics.

    89 ProcessOn alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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    StarUML

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    StarUML is a program to develop fast, flexible, extensible, featureful, and freely-available UML/MDA platform running on Win32 platform. The goal of the StarUML project is to build a software modeling tool and also platform that is a compelling replacement of commercial UML...

    57 StarUML alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    PDDON

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    A daily drawing tool that supports low code for learning or office use. It can be used for flowchart, mind map, UML diagram, ER diagram, network topology diagram, BPMN, Venn diagram, database model diagram, whiteboard drawing, infinite canvas, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Warning

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    • Windows
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    • Online
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    Creately

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    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 integration for business and education use.

    77 Creately alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
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    elraymonds1
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    Visio Import, More Diagram Types Than Visio, 1000s Templates and Examples

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    milindayu
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    Availability (desktop and online tool), Visual Collaboration (in-app video conferencing with team members), Price

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Creately is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • Creately is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  14. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM icon

    ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

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    ConceptDraw DIAGRAM v14 is the only product that supports Visio legacy, runs on macOS and Windows, and is a perpetual license. Import/Export VDX, VSDX, VSSX and Import VSD, VSS files.

    46 ConceptDraw DIAGRAM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    ClickCharts

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    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 diagrams, and organize complex data visibly.

    120 ClickCharts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Kindle Fire
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