Creately
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VisitCreately vs Dia
What both publish
| Fact | Creately | Dia |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The desktop EULA says the software is licensed rather than sold, prohibits redistribution and reverse engineering, and reserves intellectual-property rights to Cinergix. | The site describes Dia as free software under the GNU General Public License, GPLv2. |
Creately plans
- FreeFree
- Starter—
- Team—
- Business—
- Enterprise—
- Business$89 a month
Dia plans
- DiaFree
Pick Creately if…
Creately suits teams that need a shared canvas for diagrams, planning, workshops, or research. Its self-hosted option may suit organizations seeking deployment within their own network or data center.
Pick Dia if…
Dia suits people who need a desktop tool for structured diagrams such as UML, flowcharts, or network layouts. It may also fit workflows that need to import Dia XML or Visio XML and export to one of its listed formats.