Mermaid Live Editor
Free browser editor for text-based flowcharts and technical diagrams
Open sourceFree plan
- Web app
Mermaid Live Editor vs yEd Graph Editor
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
yEd Graph Editor
yEd Graph Editor edges ahead on overall rating and fit.
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yEd Graph Editor
Free desktop flowchart and graph editor with automatic layout and data import
Free plan
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
Feature comparison
| Mermaid Live Editor | yEd Graph Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 |
| Pricing | Open source | Free plan |
| Starting price | — | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Included |
| Offers free trial | No | No |
| Platforms | Web app | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Integrations | — | — |
| Best for | Technical writers, developers, diagrams kept as text | Individual process documentation, technical graphs, data-driven layouts |
| Founded | — | 2000 |
| Company | Mermaid open-source community | yWorks GmbH |