Dia
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VisitDia vs SmartDraw
What both publish
| Fact | Dia | SmartDraw |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram types | Entity-relationship diagrams; UML diagrams; flowcharts; network diagrams | Templates and tools cover flowcharts, organizational charts, network diagrams, UML, ERD, timelines, mind maps, Gantt charts, cause-and-effect diagrams and technical drawings. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
Dia plans
- DiaFree
SmartDraw plans
- Individual$9.95 a month
- IndividualPriced on request
- Team$8.95 a month
- TeamPriced on request
- Enterprise—
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Pick SmartDraw if…
SmartDraw suits building and facility managers, construction and public safety professionals, investigators, and estimators needing specialized plans. It also fits IT, HR, software, and product teams creating collaborative diagrams and documentation.