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PlantUML

Create UML and other diagrams from plain text

An open-source tool that generates sequence, class, activity and other diagrams from a simple text language.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Web, Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories: Design

PlantUML is an alternative to

PlantUML compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
PlantUML	Free	Yes	–	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux
Mermaid Live Editor	Free	Yes	–	Web
Swimlanes.io	Free plan	–	–	Web
Flowchart Fun	Free plan	Yes	–	Web
Monodraw	Paid	–	–	Mac
draw.io	Free	–	–	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux
Excalidraw	Free	Yes	–	Web

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Questions

Is PlantUML free?

PlantUML is free.

Is PlantUML open source?

Yes, PlantUML is open source.

What platforms does PlantUML run on?

PlantUML is available for Web, Windows, Mac, Linux.

What are some alternatives to PlantUML?

Similar indie products include Mermaid Live Editor, Swimlanes.io, Flowchart Fun, Monodraw and 4 more.

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