Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Diagrams for Mac
A diagram editor for visualizing structures and processes
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Diagrams for Mac launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Mark▲358Create flowcharts & diagrams in seconds powered by AI
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Overflow▲1,139The world’s first user flow diagramming tool for designers
2018 · overflow.io · its alternatives →
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Diagrams 2.0▲120A major update to your diagramming experience on Mac
2021 · diagrams.app · its alternatives →
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Flowkit▲296Sketch library for user flows/content maps/annotations
2017 · useflowkit.com · its alternatives →
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In the past I've used declarative diagram generation tools like Mermaid.js a lot for quickly drawing up things but for presentations or deliverables I find that I have to then move the generated diagrams over to a tool like Lucidchart which allows full control of the organization and customization. Therefore I am now working on this to combine the benefits of both into just one tool which can do both functions. The project is certainly in the early stages but if you find yourself making architecture diagrams I'd love to hear your thoughts on the idea or even a Github issue for a feature…
Oct 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
- 6Diagrams.net▲216
Open source technology stack for building diagrams
2021 · drawio.com · its alternatives →
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Charts▲348The most comprehensive collection of charts for Sketch
2019 · charts.graphics · its alternatives →
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2025 · docs.mermaidchart.com · its alternatives →
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Quick Diagram▲121A tool for generating diagrams and flowcharts from text.
2020 · quickdiagram.com · its alternatives →
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Creately 3.0▲365The simplest way to visualize ideas, plans & processes
2020 · creately.com · its alternatives →
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2018 · blog.jupyter.org · its alternatives →
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Hello HN, It has been a while since I contributed to the web, so I decided to get back in shape and publish "something". This app is a POC of "what if diagrams were more dynamic". I'm a software engineer by trade, and with conventional tools, I often times struggle to explain flows of data in complex software systems. I got inspired by video games like The Incredible Machine and Factorio, as in some ways, software systems tend to become Rube Goldberg-esque machines ;) As a side quest, I also wanted to craft diagrams faster than text-based tools (ex: mermaid), as I am always forgetting their…
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Sep 2026 · vellum.blueprintr.io · its alternatives →
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Drawing and Diagramming App for macOS and Windows
2019 · conceptdraw.com · its alternatives →
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Overflow 2.0▲262Create interactive user flow diagrams that tell a story
2022 · overflow.io · its alternatives →
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Code to Flow▲122Visualize, analyze & understand your code flow
2023 · codetoflow.com · its alternatives →
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Diagramify▲138Describe your diagram and get it without drawing anything
2022 · diagramify.agiliq.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN. Here's a Mac app I'm working on for making diagrams. It comes with an MCP server so Claude can make and edit diagrams directly. Still in progress, but I'd love some feedback.
Jul 2026 · chalk.appkit.studio · its alternatives →
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Create and share flowcharts, org charts, mind maps, and more
2023 · diagrams.markerjs.com · its alternatives →
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