yEd Graph Editor alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave yEd Graph Editor: dated Java interface, and no real-time collaboration. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces yEd Graph Editor, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. draw.io currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best yEd Graph Editor alternative for most people
draw.ioAlso free, open source and cross-platform, with a friendlier interface and cloud storage.
Best yEd Graph Editor alternative for a free option
GraphvizAutomatic graph layout from text, scriptable for very large graphs.
Best yEd Graph Editor alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
LucidchartCollaborative browser editing if you need to work on diagrams with others.
Best yEd Graph Editor alternative for open source
D2Text-defined diagrams with automatic layout, better suited to version control.
Best yEd Graph Editor alternative for self-hosting
draw.ioAlso free, open source and cross-platform, with a friendlier interface and cloud storage.
Best yEd Graph Editor alternative for Mac
draw.ioAlso free, open source and cross-platform, with a friendlier interface and cloud storage.
Best yEd Graph Editor alternative for Windows
draw.ioAlso free, open source and cross-platform, with a friendlier interface and cloud storage.
Best yEd Graph Editor alternative for Linux
draw.ioAlso free, open source and cross-platform, with a friendlier interface and cloud storage.
Best yEd Graph Editor alternative for iPhone and Android
LucidchartCollaborative browser editing if you need to work on diagrams with others.
Best yEd Graph Editor alternative for working in the browser
draw.ioAlso free, open source and cross-platform, with a friendlier interface and cloud storage.
yEd Graph Editor alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to yEd Graph Editor?
draw.io ranks first right now. Also free, open source and cross-platform, with a friendlier interface and cloud storage. Graphviz and D2 follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to yEd Graph Editor?
Yes. draw.io (free), Graphviz (open source), D2 (open source) and Lucidchart (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to yEd Graph Editor?
Yes: draw.io, Graphviz and D2. draw.io can also be self-hosted.
Which yEd Graph Editor alternatives work on Linux?
draw.io, Graphviz and D2 run on Linux.
Why do people switch from yEd Graph Editor?
The complaints we hear most: dated Java interface; no real-time collaboration; closed source despite being free.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces yEd Graph Editor, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.