TikZiT AlternativesVector Graphic Apps & Diagram Editors like TikZiT

TikZiT is described as 'Super simple GUI editor for graphs and string diagrams. Its native file format is a subset of PGF/TikZ, which means TikZiT files can be included directly in papers typeset using LaTeX' and is a Vector Graphic app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to TikZiT for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best TikZiT alternative is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TikZiT are LibreOffice - Draw, Dia, Lucidchart and Graphviz.

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TikZiT alternatives are mainly Vector Graphic Apps but may also be Diagram Editors or Mind Mapping Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of TikZiT.
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TikZiT is a super simple GUI editor for graphs and string diagrams. Its native file format is a subset of PGF/TikZ, which means TikZiT files can be included directly in papers typeset using LaTeX.

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TikZiT alternatives page was last updated Jan 11, 2024
  1. Inkscape icon
     2202 likes

    Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.

    137 Inkscape alternatives
    Inkscape screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Vectorize raster images
    3.  Support for SVG
    4.  Live Path Effects
    5.  Digital Painting
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Export to SVG
    10.  Edit PDF
    11.  Scalable
    12.  High-resolution images
    13.  Symbols
    14.  Visual Editing
    15.  Dark Mode
    16.  Vector-like
    17.  No registration required
    18.  Curve Manipulation
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    • Inkscape is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to TikZiT.

    • Inkscape is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to TikZiT.

    • Inkscape is Free and Open SourceTikZiT is also Free and Open Source
    • Inkscape is CustomizableTikZiT is not according to our users
  2. LibreOffice - Draw icon
     293 likes

    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.

    94 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives
    LibreOffice - Draw screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Export to PDF
    2.  Portable
    3.  Sequence Diagrams
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Export to SVG
    7.  Drawing Board
    8.  Export to PNG
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Document templates
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Auto Layout
    13.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    14.  Import CSV Data
    15.  WYSIWYG Support
    16.  RAW Photo Editors
    17.  BPMN diagrams
    18.  Create UML entities
    19.  Auto aligment rulers
    20.  Edit PDF
    21.  Grid layout options
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  3. Dia icon
     447 likes

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

    92 Dia alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Flow Chart
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Workflow
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
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  4. Lucidchart icon
     532 likes

    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 work...

    42 Lucidchart alternatives
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Lucidchart Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  General-purpose diagramming
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  AI-Powered
    10.  Charts
    11.  Scalable UI
    12.  Online collaboration
    13.  Sequence Diagrams
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    • Lucidchart is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to TikZiT.

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryTikZiT is Free and Open Source
  5. Graphviz icon
     72 likes

    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...

    51 Graphviz alternatives
    Graphviz screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Graphviz Features

    1.  Graphs
    2.  Graph editing
    3.  Data visualization
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  6. Apache OpenOffice Draw icon
     124 likes

    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.

    91 Apache OpenOffice Draw alternatives
    For technical drawings with integrated graduation function (not available in PowerPoint)

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Apache OpenOffice Draw Features

    1.  Edit PDF
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  7. Penrose icon
     3 likes

    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.

    53 Penrose alternatives
    Penrose screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • BSD
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows

    Penrose Features

    1.  Data visualization
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  8. Graphs icon
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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...

    50 Graphs alternatives
    Graphs screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub

    Graphs Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Data visualization
    4.  Graphs
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  9. LaTeXDraw icon
     15 likes

    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.

    16 LaTeXDraw alternatives
    LaTeXDraw screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    LaTeXDraw Features

    1.  Support for LaTeX
    2.  Tex
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  10. Mathcha icon
     4 likes

    We want to help people to quickly write any mathematics formula/equation. People don't need to know about LATEX, but still have a powerful and rich Mathematics symbols/layouts/features so they can share with others.

    8 Mathcha alternatives
    Mathcha screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Mathcha Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Support for LaTeX
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    KtikZ provides a nice user interface for making pictures using TikZ.

    2 KtikZ alternatives
    The main window showing the application in action

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    KtikZ Features

    1.  Support for LaTeX
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  12. PGF and TikZ icon
     13 likes

    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...

    19 PGF and TikZ alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    PGF and TikZ Features

    1.  Support for LaTeX
    2.  High-res Vector GRPHX
    PGF and TikZ iconTikZiT Icon

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