Mermaid
7.2#10 in diagram softwareFrom $10 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitMermaid vs SmartDraw
What both publish
| Fact | Mermaid | SmartDraw |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram types | The documentation lists diagram types including flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, ER diagrams, Gantt charts, mind maps, timelines, Sankey diagrams, and architecture diagrams. | Templates and tools cover flowcharts, organizational charts, network diagrams, UML, ERD, timelines, mind maps, Gantt charts, cause-and-effect diagrams and technical drawings. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, ChatGPT, Confluence, Jira, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. | Integrations include Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Teams, Confluence, Jira, Trello, SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, AWS, Azure, GitHub, Entra ID, ChatGPT and Claude. |
Mermaid plans
- BasicFree
- Plus$10 a month
- Premium$20 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
SmartDraw plans
- Individual$9.95 a month
- IndividualPriced on request
- Team$8.95 a month
- TeamPriced on request
- Enterprise—
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Mermaid if…
Mermaid suits teams and visual thinkers, including developers, analysts, educators, technical writers, and project managers. It can also suit users who want to work with diagram text definitions or share diagrams through live links.
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.