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PlantText

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PlantText is a web-based UML diagram editor that uses the PlantUML language. Users write diagram definitions as text and the tool renders them into images (PNG, SVG, PDF) or text output. It includes features like templates, cloud storage, collaboration, versioning, API access, SSO, mobile and desktop apps, CLI, self-hosting, and an open-source option. It offers a free tier and a paid Pro subscription.

11 alternatives to PlantText

Ranked by how well each tool replaces PlantText: shared features, audience, price and popularity.

  1. PlantUML

    Draw UML diagrams from simple text descriptions.

    Covers 5 of 15 key features and is open source.

    Open source
    70 out of 100 match—

  2. Edraw Software

    Unlock diagram possibilities.

    Covers 6 of 15 key features.

    Free plan
    67 out of 100 matchContact sales

  3. WiseMapping

    Free and open-source mind mapping.

    Covers 7 of 15 key features and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    64 out of 100 matchContact sales

  4. ProcessOn

    AI-powered online flowchart and mind map tool for real-time collaboration and knowledge

    Covers 6 of 15 key features.

    Free plan
    64 out of 100 matchFree

  5. draw.io

    Diagram software for flowcharts, org charts, UML, ER, and network diagrams

    Covers 7 of 15 key features and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    63 out of 100 matchContact sales

  6. MindManager

    Turn ideas into plans, and plans into action

    Covers 4 of 15 key features.

    Free plan
    61 out of 100 matchContact sales

  7. StarUML

    Software modeler for building concise models across multiple modeling languages.

    Covers 4 of 15 key features.

    59 out of 100 match—

  8. Mindomo

    Collaborative Mind Map Maker

    Covers 4 of 15 key features.

    Free plan
    59 out of 100 match$16/mo

  9. draw.io

    Free diagramming application with over 100 million users. Your data, your control.

    Covers 5 of 15 key features and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    59 out of 100 matchContact sales

  10. Xmind

    Mind mapping software with AI generation, project management, and real-time collaboration

    Covers 5 of 15 key features.

    Free plan
    58 out of 100 match$4.92/mo

  11. SmartDraw

    The best way to make flowcharts, org charts, floor plans, and more.

    Covers 3 of 15 key features.

    58 out of 100 match—