Mermaid
7.3#10 in diagram softwareFrom $10 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitMermaid vs Structurizr
Structurizr
8.3#1 in diagramming softwareFrom £300 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Mermaid | Structurizr |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | system landscape,system context,container,component,code,dynamic,deployment,custom,filtered,image |
| Purpose | Mermaid is a JavaScript diagramming and charting tool that renders Markdown-inspired text definitions into diagrams and visualizations. | Structurizr is a models-as-code tool for creating multiple software architecture diagrams from one C4 model using Structurizr DSL. |
Mermaid plans
- BasicFree
- Plus$10 a month
- Premium$20 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Structurizr plans
- 1–20 unique users£300 a month
- 21–50 unique users£600 a month
- 51–100 unique users£900 a month
- 101–250 unique users£1,200 a month
- 251–500 unique users£1,500 a month
- 501–1000 unique users£1,800 a month
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 Structurizr if…
Structurizr suits software teams that want to maintain architecture diagrams from a shared C4 model. Its tools and export options may suit teams choosing between browser, local, CLI, or self-hosted workflows.