Visual Understanding Environment AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Diagram Editors

The best Diagram Editor alternative to Visual Understanding Environment is yEd Graph Editor, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Visual Understanding Environment and 11 are Diagram Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Diagram Editor alternatives to Visual Understanding Environment are Xmind, PlantUML, quiver diagram editor and Creately.

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  1. yEd Graph Editor icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
     
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    Different kinds of diagrams supported (e.g., UML); different target/focus/interaction paradigm.

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    • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietaryVisual Understanding Environment is Free and Open Source
  2. Xmind icon
     398 likes

    Cross-platform mind mapping and brainstorming tool offering multi-language support, real-time collaboration, visual templates, markdown and audio notes, cloud sync, device compatibility, file export, and regular feature updates for diverse productivity needs.

    123 Xmind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. PlantUML icon
     119 likes

    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.

    116 PlantUML alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
  4. Efficient web-based tool for constructing high-quality commutative diagrams. Offers LaTeX export with embedded links, intuitive interface supporting both mouse and keyboard inputs, and features like multiple selections, macro support, and smart label alignment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
     
  5. Creately icon
     109 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  6. QuikFlow icon
     3 likes

    Create flowcharts (and mind maps) without worrying about layout with QuikFlow. With our innovative interactive layout algorithms, you can work as if you were using a mind mapping application while creating flowcharts. Define your structure and the app handles the layout!

    65 QuikFlow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Heimer icon
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    Heimer is a desktop application for creating mind maps and other suitable diagrams. It's written in Qt and targeted for Linux and Windows.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. BigHairyGoal icon
     2 likes

    Mindmapping, brainstorming and progress tracking tool for creatives and software developers. Simple and effective to use, letting just go the flow of creativity.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. MyDraw icon
     25 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. Visio Viewer icon
     31 likes

    VSD Viewer opens Visio drawings directly on a computer without conversion on external Web Servers. Viewing Visio documents is as simple as dragging and dropping off files (with a .vsd, .vsdx, .vdx extension) to the Application window.

    97 Visio Viewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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