EdrawMax
by EdrawMaxEdrawMax is diagram software for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
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Best Diagramming Software 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Diagramming software helps you create diagrams, from timelines to other diagram types. This guide is for buyers comparing tools for personal, team or work projects.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 EdrawMax | EdrawMax is diagram software for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. | 6.5 | $5.90 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Structurizr | Structurizr is open-source diagram software for system landscapes, containers and deployment views. | 6.3 | £300 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 SmartDraw | SmartDraw is paid diagram software for web, desktop and mobile, with real-time collaboration. | 6.0 | $8.95 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Sparx Enterprise Architect | It suits analysts, designers, architects, developers, testers, project managers, and maintenance staff working with business, software, or systems models. | 6.0 | $245 one-time | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Ilograph | Ilograph is diagram software available on the web, desktop and self-hosted environments, with a free plan. | 5.9 | $14.99 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Preceden | Preceden is timeline software for the web, Android and iOS, with Gantt charts and project roadmaps. | 5.7 | $10 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Camunda | Camunda coordinates work across people, AI agents, systems and devices in business processes. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Creately | Creately is diagram software for the web and self-hosted environments, with a free plan and trial. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Mermaid | Mermaid is an open-source JavaScript tool that renders text definitions into diagrams and visualizations. | 5.6 | $10 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Software Ideas Modeler | Software Ideas Modeler suits software and process designers who work with structured diagrams, models, or source code. | 5.6 | $59 one-time | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-hosted | 14 Oct 2026 |
Compare free plans, starting prices, collaboration, diagram types, desktop apps, offline editing, file formats and editor seat limits. The list order changes, so use those details to find a fit.
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Structurizr
Structurizr is open-source diagram software for system landscapes, containers and deployment views.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record6.3 Visit
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SmartDraw
SmartDraw is paid diagram software for web, desktop and mobile, with real-time collaboration.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record6.0 Visit
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Sparx Enterprise Architect
It suits analysts, designers, architects, developers, testers, project managers, and maintenance staff working with business, software, or systems models.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record6.0 Visit
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Ilograph
Ilograph is diagram software available on the web, desktop and self-hosted environments, with a free plan.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record5.9 Visit
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Preceden
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $10 a month, billed yearly Record5.7 Visit Preceden is timeline software for the web, Android and iOS, with Gantt charts and project roadmaps.
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Camunda
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.6 Visit Camunda coordinates work across people, AI agents, systems and devices in business processes.
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Creately
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.6 Visit Creately is diagram software for the web and self-hosted environments, with a free plan and trial.
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Mermaid
WebWindowsMac+4 $10 a month, billed yearly Record5.6 Visit Mermaid is an open-source JavaScript tool that renders text definitions into diagrams and visualizations.
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Software Ideas Modeler
WindowsMacLinux+1 $59 one-time Record5.6 Visit Software Ideas Modeler suits software and process designers who work with structured diagrams, models, or source code.
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draw.io
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record5.5 Visit draw.io creates flowcharts, network diagrams and other visuals in a browser or app, with live collaboration.
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Gluu
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 €2 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit Gluu is paid process software available on the web, Android and iOS, with an API.
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Cacoo
WebAPISelf-hosted $6 a month Record5.4 Visit Cacoo is web-based diagram software with a free plan and a 14-day trial.
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Hava
WebAPISelf-hosted $59 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit Hava runs on the web, through an API, or self-hosted to diagram cloud and container setups.
15
IcePanel
WebAPI $40 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit IcePanel is a web and API diagramming tool with real-time collaboration.
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Microsoft Visio
WebWindowsMac $5 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit Microsoft Visio is diagramming software for macOS, the web, and Windows.
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UMLet
WebWindowsMac+2 Free plan Record5.2 Visit UMLet is free diagramming software for web, desktop, and browser-extension use, including UML diagrams.
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Gliffy
Web $2.80 a month Record5.1 Visit Gliffy is web-based diagram software for flowcharts, UML, network diagrams and more.
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OmniGraffle
iPhone & iPadMac — Record5.1 Visit OmniGraffle is paid diagram software for macOS and iOS, with a 14-day trial.
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Vexlio
WebSelf-hosted $18 a year Record5.1 Visit Vexlio creates browser-viewable diagrams with shape popups for text, images, code, tables, or sub-diagrams.
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Visual Paradigm
Web $4 a month, billed yearly Record5.1 Visit Visual Paradigm is web-based diagram software for UML, flowcharts, BPMN and cloud architecture.
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Eraser
WebBrowser extensionAPI+1 $15 a month, billed yearly Record5.0 Visit Eraser is diagram software for technical teams, with flowcharts, cloud architecture and sequence diagrams.
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PlantUML
WebWindowsMac+4 Free plan Record5.0 Visit PlantUML is free diagramming software for creating diagrams including sequence, class, and deployment diagrams.
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Lucidchart
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record4.9 Visit Lucidchart is web and mobile diagram software with real-time collaboration and support for flowcharts and UML.
Before you choose
Match the tool to your diagrams
Start with the diagram types you need. Preceden is one option to consider for timelines; compare the diagram types listed for other tools before choosing.
Check where you can work
Compare platform availability with your devices and setup. The list tracks web, Windows, macOS, Linux, self-hosting and API availability.
If you need to edit without an internet connection, check the offline-editing details. Desktop apps and offline editing are separate comparison points.
Consider collaboration and seats
For shared work, compare real-time collaboration and the editor seat limit. These details can help you assess whether a tool fits the way your group works.
Compare cost and file options
Check for a free plan, a free trial and the published starting price before choosing. draw.io is listed with a free pricing model, while ClickCharts has a free plan.
If you need to bring diagrams in or export them, compare the listed import and export formats.
Questions
What should I compare in diagramming software?
Compare free plans, starting prices, real-time collaboration, diagram types, desktop apps, offline editing, import and export formats, and editor seat limits.
Can I find diagramming software with a free plan?
The list includes free-plan details. draw.io is listed with a free pricing model, and ClickCharts is listed with a free plan.
Which platforms does the list cover?
The platform comparison covers web, Windows, macOS, Linux, self-hosted options and API availability.
Does a desktop app mean I can edit offline?
Desktop apps and offline editing are separate comparison points. Check both details for the tool you are considering.
How can I compare tools for team use?
Review real-time collaboration and the editor seat limit to see how each tool supports shared work.
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