Astah Professional vs SmartDraw
| Astah Professional | SmartDraw | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Paid from | 11.99 /user/mo | — |
| Diagram types | Class, object, communication, timing, component, deployment, composite structure, use case, sequence, activity, statemachine, package, requirement, mind map, ER, flowchart, CRUD, data flow, traceability map, Eriksson-Penker process | floor plans, site plans, building layouts, evacuation plans, accident reconstructions, crime scenes, circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, electrical plans, planograms, flowcharts, organizational charts, network diagrams, UML diagrams, ERDs, data flow diagrams, timelines, mind maps, Gantt charts, cause-and-effect diagrams |
| Real-time collaboration | No | Yes |
| Export formats | JPEG, PNG, EMF, SVG, RTF, HTML, CSV, XML, CMOF | JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF, Visio |
| Import formats | Excel, XML | PDF, VSD, VSDX, Visio stencils, Lucidchart files, JPEG, PNG, SVG |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Version history | No | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Diagram Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Astah Professional scores higher on our published basis.