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SmartDraw Alternatives for Linux

SmartDraw is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is diagrams.net, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SmartDraw and 11 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to SmartDraw are Dia, LibreOffice - Draw, Pencil Project and yEd Graph Editor.

SmartDraw alternatives are mainly Diagram Editors but may also be Mind Mapping Tools or Wireframing Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of SmartDraw.
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  1. diagrams.net icon

    diagrams.net

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Drive - Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Google Drive - Sheets
    122 alternatives to diagrams.net 

    diagrams.net (previously draw.io) is a free online diagram drawing application for workflow, BPM, org charts, UML, ER, network diagrams. No login or registration are required and features include the ability to save locally (including SVG), a range of stencils, .

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    1.  Works Offlinediagrams.net can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    2.  Support for Layersdiagrams.net supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
    3.  Dark Modediagrams.net supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    4.  Lightweightdiagrams.net consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    5.  Support for LaTeXdiagrams.net supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
    Example AWS diagram using draw.io
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    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
    diagrams.net vs SmartDraw opinions
    Almost everyone thinks diagrams.net is a great alternative to SmartDraw.
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    Smartdraw allows automatic addition of blocks in flowchart in a simpler and with less clutter than draw.io

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    Good alternative for circuit diagrams and SLD for electrical networks.

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  2. Dia icon

    Dia

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    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Xfce
    • DragonFly BSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
    92 alternatives to Dia 

    Dia is a GTK+ based diagram creation program for Linux, Unix, Mac OS X and Windows released under the GPL license.

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    1.  LightweightDia consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsDia can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    3.  WYSIWYG SupportDia integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
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    Dia vs SmartDraw opinions
    Most users think Dia is a great alternative to SmartDraw.
  4. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

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    89 alternatives to LibreOffice - Draw 

    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.

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    1.  PortableLibreOffice - Draw can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    2.  Support for LayersLibreOffice - Draw supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
    3.  LightweightLibreOffice - Draw consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    4.  Auto LayoutLibreOffice - Draw supports layouts that dynamically grow and adapt to the size of its contents.
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsLibreOffice - Draw can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    6.  Import CSV DataLibreOffice - Draw can import data from a CSV (Comma seperated values) file.
    7.  Works OfflineLibreOffice - Draw can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
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  5. Pencil Project icon

    Pencil Project

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    79 alternatives to Pencil Project 

    Pencil is a standalone app that lets you create diagrams or UI mockups. It doesn't have collaboration/multi-user features.

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    Discontinued

    The last release/commit was in October 2019.

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    Pencil Project vs SmartDraw opinions
    Some users think Pencil Project is a great alternative to SmartDraw, some don't.
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    yEd Graph Editor

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    • BSD
    105 alternatives to yEd Graph Editor 

    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...

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    1.  Auto LayoutyEd Graph Editor supports layouts that dynamically grow and adapt to the size of its contents.
    2.  PortableyEd Graph Editor can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    yEd Graph Editor vs SmartDraw opinions
    Most users think yEd Graph Editor is a great alternative to SmartDraw.
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    colourful and looks professional

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  8. PlantUML icon

    PlantUML

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    111 alternatives to PlantUML 

    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.

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    1.  PortablePlantUML can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    2.  Support for MarkDownPlantUML supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
    Text file that will be rendered into image.
  9. Wondershare EdrawMax icon

    Wondershare EdrawMax

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    127 alternatives to Wondershare EdrawMax 

    Creating flowcharts, organizational charts, business diagrams, science illustration, network diagrams, mind map and lots more.

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    1.  Gantt-chartsWondershare EdrawMax allows you to visualize your project plan through a timeline with schedule bars and keep track of the work done.
    2.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Wondershare EdrawMax simultaneously.
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    Creately

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    73 alternatives to Creately 

    An online diagramming tool with built-in productivity features to create diagrams faster. Draw flowcharts, mind maps, org charts, network diagrams, Venn diagrams and 50+ other diagrams types. Readymade templates to get started fast.

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    1.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Creately simultaneously.
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  11. MockupTiger icon

    MockupTiger

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    89 alternatives to MockupTiger 

    MockupTiger is a web based application that helps you to build fluid wireframes, mockups or prototypes for your next web application or desktop software.

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    IYOPRO

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    118 alternatives to IYOPRO 

    IYOPRO, Improve your Processes, is a professional online BPM and workflow system that utilizes the BPMN 2.0 standard.

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