Structurizr
8.3#1 in diagramming softwareFrom £300 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitStructurizr vs yEd Graph Editor
yEd Graph Editor
7.2#27 in diagramming toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Structurizr | yEd Graph Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram types | system landscape,system context,container,component,code,dynamic,deployment,custom,filtered,image | Supported diagram types include BPMN, semantic networks, family trees, flowcharts, social networks, and UML class diagrams. |
| Export formats | The CLI can export workspace views to PlantUML, Mermaid, or a static HTML site. | yEd exports PDF, SVG, EMF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, HTML image maps, and EPS. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Jersey, Channel Islands | Tübingen, Germany |
| Purpose | Structurizr is a models-as-code tool for creating multiple software architecture diagrams from one C4 model using Structurizr DSL. | yEd is a desktop application for manually creating diagrams or importing external data and arranging it with automatic layout algorithms. |
| Support | Support for server licenses is available through the GitHub issue tracker. | The license says yWorks is not required to provide maintenance or support; the product page directs bug reports to [email protected] and links to a manual and Q&A forum. |
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
yEd Graph Editor plans
- yEd Graph EditorFree
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.
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.