PlantUML Alternatives

PlantUML is described as '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' and is a very popular Diagram Editor in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to PlantUML for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and Self-Hosted apps. The best PlantUML alternative is draw.io, which is free. Other great apps like PlantUML are Excalidraw, yEd Graph Editor, Dia and Freeplane.

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  1. MyDraw icon
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    MyDraw is an easy to use, yet powerful diagramming software that lets you create a large number of diagrams like flowcharts, organizational charts, mind maps, network diagrams, floor plans, family trees, business model diagrams, and many more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. ARIS Express icon
     10 likes

    ARIS Express is based on the proven ARIS methodology and industry standards. Its intuitive user interface and the latest improvements in modeling assistances enable instant results. This free version will appeal to universities and vocational schools, as well as BPM beginners...

    43 ARIS Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. NClass icon
     11 likes

    NClass is a free tool to easily create UML class diagrams with full C# and Java language support. The user interface is designed to be simple and user-friendly for easy and fast development. Properties, enums, delegates and other language specific elements are fully supported...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. jsUML2 icon
     3 likes

    A lightweight HTML5/javascript library for UML 2 diagramming.

    Alpha software. This project is in progress. Many functionalities are ready to be used. Nevertheless, some features and developments will not be neccessarily available for download.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • JavaScript
     
  5. Aspose.Diagram is a .NET Visio Diagramming component that allows working with VSD, VSS, VST, VSX, VTX, CDW and VDX files on Mono, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET web applications, web services and Windows applications. It enables developers to work with VSD & VDX files on ASP.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Linkurious icon
     9 likes

    Linkurious provides a graph visualization and analysis platform used for fraud detection, anti-money laundering, intelligence or cybersecurity. Easy to deploy and highly extensible, Linkurious Enterprise makes it easy to uncover insights hidden in complex connected data.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. WebGraphviz is Graphviz in the Browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. draft1.ai icon
     Like

    Generate diagram-rich reports and documents, instantly. Generate software architecture diagrams, network diagrams, UML diagrams, cloud diagrams and many more!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9.  3 likes

    A Powerful idea processor.It's Open Source and Freeware. Create UML Diagrams, Network Diagrams, Flowcharts and many other types of diagrams with the versatile Dynamic Draw Software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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