PGF and TikZ Alternatives

PGF and TikZ is described as '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' and is a Vector Graphic app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PGF and TikZ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and BSD apps. The best PGF and TikZ alternative is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PGF and TikZ are LibreOffice - Draw, Dia, Lucidchart and Graphviz.

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    Ipe

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    Ipe is a drawing editor for creating figures in PDF or (encapsulated) Postscript format. It supports making small figures for inclusion into LaTeX-documents as well as making multi-page PDF presentations that can be shown on-line with Acrobat Reader.

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    jPicEdt

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    open source, multi-platform and interactive vector drawing picture editor for LaTeX and PSTricks

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  4. Asymptote: The Vector Graphics Language icon

    Asymptote: The Vector Graphics Language

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    Asymptote is a powerful descriptive vector graphics language that provides a natural coordinate-based framework for technical drawing. Labels and equations are typeset with LaTeX, for high-quality PostScript output.

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    textografo

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    Generate diagrams from text faster than ever and facilitate stakeholders involvement via animation and online collaboration.

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    • Online
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    Diagram.codes

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    Use simple text to quickly create and share diagrams with your team. Improve your documentation, planning and everyday communication with powerful tools for automatic diagram generation.

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    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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