Gliffy AlternativesTop Diagram Editors and other similar apps like Gliffy

Gliffy is described as '"If they could see what Im thinking, they'd get it!" People just understand faster with pictures. It helps them see how information is connected, whether it is complete, and how a shift in one element impacts something else' and is a popular Diagram Editor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Gliffy for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Linux and iPad apps. The best Gliffy alternative is draw.io, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gliffy are Penpot, Excalidraw, yEd Graph Editor and Dia.

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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1055 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.

    163 draw.io alternatives

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

    Penpot

     268 likes

    Open-source design platform offering web-based and self-hosted workflows, code inspection in HTML and CSS, adaptive layouts with CSS Grid and Flex, real-time collaboration, auto layout features, reusable components, design tokens, layer support, plugins, and no tracking.

    88 Penpot alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Penpot is the open-source design platform for teams that build digital products at scale.
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  4. Excalidraw icon

    Excalidraw

     121 likes

    Excalidraw is an open-source whiteboard tool that lets you easily sketch diagrams that have a hand-drawn feel to them. Available directly online as a web app and also through CodeSandbox to easily see how the code works, and the app is available for self-hosting.

    109 Excalidraw alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    • European Union flagEU
    Excalidraw screenshot 1
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    Wondershare EdrawMax icon
    Wondershare EdrawMax

    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...

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  6. yEd Graph Editor icon

    yEd Graph Editor

     447 likes

    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...

    121 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • BSD
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    • European Union flagEU
    yEd Graph Editor screenshot 1
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  7. Dia icon

    Dia

     458 likes

    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.

    96 Dia alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Xfce
    • DragonFly BSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
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    Dia screenshot 1
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  10. Open Pencil icon

    Open Pencil

     24 likes

    Open-source design editor for vector and interface projects featuring AI-powered generation, .fig and .pen file support, design-to-code export, real-time P2P collaboration, linting, tokens, advanced programmability, Vue SDK, and privacy-friendly operation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Homebrew
    • RU flagRussia
    Open Pencil screenshot 1
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  11. Lucidchart icon

    Lucidchart

     538 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.

    105 Lucidchart alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.
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  12. Microsoft Visio icon

    Microsoft Visio

     251 likes

    Create data-connected diagrams with real-time collaboration as part of the Office Suite. Ideal for IT and business professionals, it visualizes complex info with ease, providing intuitive tools for diagramming, mind mapping, and vector graphics.

    147 Microsoft Visio alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
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    Microsoft Visio screenshot 1
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  13. PlantUML icon

    PlantUML

     121 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.

    123 PlantUML alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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

    quiver diagram editor

     12 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
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    quiver diagram editor screenshot 1
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  15. MindMeister icon

    MindMeister

     142 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.

    163 MindMeister alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    MindMeister desktop and mobile
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