SmartDraw
8.6#3 in diagramming toolsFrom $8.95 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSmartDraw vs yEd Graph Editor
yEd Graph Editor
7.2#27 in diagramming toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | SmartDraw | yEd Graph Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram types | Templates and tools cover flowcharts, organizational charts, network diagrams, UML, ERD, timelines, mind maps, Gantt charts, cause-and-effect diagrams and technical drawings. | Supported diagram types include BPMN, semantic networks, family trees, flowcharts, social networks, and UML class diagrams. |
| Founded | 1994 | 2001 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | The Woodlands, Texas, USA | Tübingen, Germany |
SmartDraw plans
- Individual$9.95 a month
- Team$8.95 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
yEd Graph Editor plans
- yEd Graph EditorFree
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.
Pick yEd Graph Editor if…
It suits people who need desktop diagramming with manual editing, imported data, or automatic layouts. It is available across Linux, macOS, and Windows, with a Java Runtime Environment required.