Web-based yEd Graph Editor Alternatives

There are many alternatives to yEd Graph Editor as a web app if you are looking for a replacement. The best Online alternative is draw.io, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to yEd Graph Editor and many of them are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to yEd Graph Editor are Lucidchart, FossFLOW, TheBrain and Mermaid.

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yEd Graph Editor alternatives are mainly Diagram Editors, but if you're looking for Mind Mapping Tools or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Android and iPad. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to yEd Graph Editor.
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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1016 likes

    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    135 draw.io alternatives

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    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
     
  2. Lucidchart icon

    Lucidchart

     535 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 workflows.

    68 Lucidchart alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
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    • 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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    web based aplication vs software

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    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryyEd Graph Editor is Free and Proprietary
  4. FossFLOW icon

    FossFLOW

     13 likes

    Open-source PWA for isometric 3D diagramming with offline use, no sign-in, React and Isoflow codebase, auto-saving, privacy-focused local data, import/export as JSON, Docker optional storage, multilingual support, available on Mac and Linux.

    26 FossFLOW alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    FossFLOW screenshot 1
     
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  6. TheBrain icon

    TheBrain

     142 likes

    TheBrain helps you organize all your Web pages, contacts, documents, emails and files in a context-driven visual map.

    129 TheBrain alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
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    A mind mapping application is not an adequate replacement for a graph editor. A tree and a graph are fundamentally different types of data structures.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • TheBrain is Freemium and ProprietaryyEd Graph Editor is Free and Proprietary
  7. Mermaid icon

    Mermaid

     32 likes

    Ever wanted to simplify documentation and avoid heavy tools like Visio when explaining your code? This is why mermaid was born, a simple markdown-like script language for generating flowcharts, Gantt charts and sequence diagrams from text via JavaScript.

    28 Mermaid alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
    Mermaid screenshot 1
     
  8. PlantUML icon

    PlantUML

     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.

    117 PlantUML alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
     
  10. quiver diagram editor icon

    quiver diagram editor

     9 likes

    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
    quiver diagram editor screenshot 1
     
  11. MindMeister icon

    MindMeister

     141 likes

    MindMeister is the market-leader in online mind mapping. Unlike traditional mind mapping tools, MindMeister allows for real-time brainstorming sessions between an unlimited number of users and requires only a standard web browser.

    150 MindMeister alternatives

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    MindMeister desktop and mobile
     
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    A mind mapping application is not an adequate replacement for a graph editor. A tree and a graph are fundamentally different types of data structures.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • MindMeister is Freemium and ProprietaryyEd Graph Editor is Free and Proprietary
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    Graphviz

     74 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...

    57 Graphviz alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Online
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  13. Wondershare EdrawMax icon

    Wondershare EdrawMax

     51 likes

    Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal, professional, and collaborative use.

    128 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives

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  14. Mindomo icon

    Mindomo

     156 likes

    Mindomo is the easiest online software for creating mind maps, concept maps, outlines and various other types of diagrams. The following features make it the perfect choice both for business and education:

    131 Mindomo alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
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  15. Google Drawings icon

    Google Drawings

     79 likes

    Google Drawings, part of Google Drive, allows users to collaborate creating, sharing, and editing images or drawings. It can be used for creating charts, diagrams, designs, flow-charts, etc.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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