SmartDraw AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Diagram Editors for Mac

There are many alternatives to SmartDraw for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac Diagram Editor alternative is draw.io, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SmartDraw and 13 are Diagram Editors available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac Diagram Editor alternatives to SmartDraw are LibreOffice - Draw, yEd Graph Editor, Pencil Project and Dia.

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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

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    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.

    130 draw.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • 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
     
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    Comments about draw.io as an Alternative to SmartDraw
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    Good alternative for circuit diagrams and SLD for electrical networks.

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    Smartdraw allows automatic addition of blocks in flowchart in a simpler and with less clutter than draw.io

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think draw.io is a great SmartDraw alternative.

    • draw.io is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SmartDraw.

    • draw.io is the most popular free alternative to SmartDraw.

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietarySmartDraw is Paid and Proprietary
    • draw.io is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSmartDraw is not according to our users
  2. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    • LibreOffice - Draw is the most popular Open Source alternative to SmartDraw.

    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceSmartDraw is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Draw is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSmartDraw is not according to our users
  4. yEd Graph Editor icon

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
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    colourful and looks professional

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think yEd Graph Editor is a great SmartDraw alternative.

    • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietarySmartDraw is Paid and Proprietary
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    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.

    91 Dia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Xfce
    • DragonFly BSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
     
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    OmniGraffle

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    OmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents—quickly—by providing powerful styling tools, keeping lines connected to shapes even when they’re moved, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click.

    107 OmniGraffle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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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.

    121 ClickCharts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Kindle Fire
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  14. MyDraw icon

    MyDraw

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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.

    124 MyDraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    MyDraw Flyers and Certificates Brochure Teddy Bear Brochure
     
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    Ilograph

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    With Ilograph diagrams, you define your resources once, then show how they're related from many different perspectives. Seamlessly change perspectives to demonstrate cross-functional dependencies and shared responsibilities.

    54 Ilograph alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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