SmartDraw AlternativesOnly apps categorised as UML Modeling Tools

The best UML Modeling alternative to SmartDraw is LibreOffice - Draw, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SmartDraw and nine of them are UML Modeling Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting UML Modeling Tool alternatives to SmartDraw are yEd Graph Editor, Lucidchart, PlantUML and Creately.

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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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    • 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
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
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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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    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.

    63 Lucidchart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • 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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    • Most users think Lucidchart is a great SmartDraw alternative.

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

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietarySmartDraw is Paid and Proprietary
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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 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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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
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  8. 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.

    121 ClickCharts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Kindle Fire
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    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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    PlantText

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    The PlantText tool is an online tool for quickly creating UML (Unified Modeling Language) diagrams. Unlike most tools, PlantText can build diagrams without the use of a mouse because it is based on PlantUML markup language.

    73 PlantText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • PlantUML
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