PGF and TikZ AlternativesVector Graphic Apps like PGF and TikZ

PGF and TikZ is described as 'PGF/TikZ is a tandem of languages for producing vector graphics from a geometric/algebraic description. PGF is a lower-level language, while TikZ is a set of higher-level macros that use PGF. The top-level PGF and TikZ commands are invoked as TeX macros, but in contrast with' and is a Vector Graphic app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PGF and TikZ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and BSD apps. The best PGF and TikZ alternative is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PGF and TikZ are LibreOffice - Draw, Dia, Lucidchart and Graphviz.

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  1. Inkscape icon

    Inkscape

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    Open source vector graphics editor with SVG support. Offers tablet support, non-destructive editing, and live previews. No registration needed, works offline, extensible with plugins, and provides privacy-focused, ad-free experience across multiple platforms.

    122 Inkscape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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    • Inkscape is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PGF and TikZ.

    • Inkscape is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PGF and TikZ.

    • Inkscape is Free and Open SourcePGF and TikZ is also Free and Open Source
    • Inkscape is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightPGF and TikZ 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    Hard to incorporate LaTeX math formatting, which is the main reason many use PGF/TikZ, and I think LibreOffice - Draw is also harder to use to make true vector graphics.

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    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourcePGF and TikZ is also Free and Open Source
    • LibreOffice - Draw is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPGF and TikZ is not according to our users
  4. Dia icon

    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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  5. 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.

    64 Lucidchart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    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.
     

    • Lucidchart is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to PGF and TikZ.

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryPGF and TikZ is Free and Open Source
  6. Graphviz icon

    Graphviz

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    Graphviz is open source graph visualization software. Graph visualization is a way of representing structural information as diagrams of abstract graphs and networks. It has important applications in networking, bioinformatics, software engineering, database and web design...

    56 Graphviz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  7. Apache OpenOffice Draw icon

    Apache OpenOffice Draw

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    Draw, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a graphics editor that gives you the tools to communicate with visuals and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is powerful tool for posters, graphs, charts, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    For technical drawings with integrated graduation function (not available in PowerPoint)
     
  9. Penrose icon

    Penrose

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    Penrose is a platform that enables people to create beautiful diagrams just by typing mathematical notation in plain text. The goal is to make it easy for non-experts to create and explore high-quality diagrams and provide deeper insight into challenging technical concepts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • BSD
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Graphs icon

    Graphs

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    Graphs is a simple, yet powerful tool that allows you to plot and manipulate your data with ease. You can import data from two-column files or generate it via an equation. All data can be manipulated using a variety of operations such as the ability to select, cut, translate...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  11. LaTeXDraw icon

    LaTeXDraw

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    LaTeXDraw is a graphical drawing editor for LaTeX. LaTeXDraw can be used to 1) generate PSTricks code; 2) directly create PDF or PS pictures. LaTeXDraw is developed in Java and thus runs on top of Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.

    15 LaTeXDraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • MyDraw is the most popular commercial alternative to PGF and TikZ.

    • MyDraw is Paid and ProprietaryPGF and TikZ is Free and Open Source
    • MyDraw is CustomizablePGF and TikZ is not according to our users

  13. KtikZ

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    KtikZ provides a nice user interface for making pictures using TikZ.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    diagrams

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    Diagrams is a powerful, flexible, declarative domain-specific language for creating vector graphics, using the Haskell programming language.

    21 diagrams alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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