ConceptDraw DIAGRAM vs yEd Graph Editor

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM9.0Visit yEd Graph Editor8.8Visit

Higher score ConceptDraw DIAGRAM #3 in Flowchart Software 9.0/10 21-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit ConceptDraw

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yEd Graph Editor #5 in Flowchart Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit yEd

• ConceptDraw DIAGRAM fits best

  Desktop users needing Visio-compatible diagrams

• yEd Graph Editor fits best

  Free desktop flowcharts with automatic layouts

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Side by side

Feature	ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 9.0/10 Visit ↗	yEd Graph Editor 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Flowchart Software	#5 in Flowchart Software
Best for	Desktop users needing Visio-compatible diagrams	Free desktop flowcharts with automatic layouts
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$199 one-time	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	21 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Tickets	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 0/3 · yEd Graph Editor 0/3
Flowchart templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Real-time collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Import/export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Diagrams on free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Imports and exports Microsoft Visio formats Covers flowcharts plus business and technical diagram types Includes stencil libraries, templates, and multiple connector styles	Automatic layout algorithms speed diagram arrangement Flowchart, BPMN, UML, ER, network and swimlane palettes Broad GraphML, spreadsheet, image and document import/export
Cons	Desktop deployment limits use to Windows and macOS apps The paid license starts at $199 one-time Its scope extends well beyond flowcharts and process diagrams	Desktop-only deployment limits browser-based teamwork No real-time collaboration for shared editing No listed integrations with external workplace tools
Our verdict	ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is desktop diagramming software for Windows and macOS, aimed at people who need to create business or technical visual documents. Flowcharts and process diagrams sit alongside UML diagrams, organizational charts,… Read the review →	yEd Graph Editor is a free desktop application from yWorks GmbH for creating, arranging, analyzing and exporting diagrams. It suits solo users and teams that need flowcharts, BPMN diagrams, UML class diagrams, entity relationship diagrams,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ConceptDraw DIAGRAM — where it wins

  • Imports and exports Microsoft Visio formats
  • Covers flowcharts plus business and technical diagram types
  • Includes stencil libraries, templates, and multiple connector styles

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop deployment limits use to Windows and macOS apps
  • The paid license starts at $199 one-time
  • Its scope extends well beyond flowcharts and process diagrams

• yEd Graph Editor — where it wins

  • Automatic layout algorithms speed diagram arrangement
  • Flowchart, BPMN, UML, ER, network and swimlane palettes
  • Broad GraphML, spreadsheet, image and document import/export

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop-only deployment limits browser-based teamwork
  • No real-time collaboration for shared editing
  • No listed integrations with external workplace tools

• ConceptDraw DIAGRAM9.0/10 · 21-day trial

  A Windows and macOS diagramming app with Visio compatibility and a one-time license.

  Visit ConceptDrawFull verdict →
• yEd Graph Editor8.8/10 · Free plan

  A capable free desktop flowchart tool with automatic layouts and broad format support.

  Visit yEdFull verdict →