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ConceptDraw alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best ConceptDraw alternative for most people is Xmind (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of whiteboard and mind map tools. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 10 manually created online maps."

ConceptDraw compared with 6 alternatives: SmartDraw, MindManager, Visual Paradigm, Microsoft Visio, Xmind and 1 more.

ConceptDraw is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $199 per license (ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 18 or MINDMAP 16, 1 license). 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ConceptDrawThis toolFree trial · from $199Trial onlymacOS, Windows
SmartDrawFree trial · from $10.95/moTrial onlyWeb
MindManagerFree trial · from $99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Visual ParadigmFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
Microsoft VisioFree trial · from $5.00/moTrial onlyWeb, Windows
XmindFree plan · from $4.92/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
yEdFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from ConceptDraw

  1. SmartDraw

    Floor plans, scaled layouts and business diagrams in the browser

    • SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • SmartDraw also lists a web app.
    • SmartDraw lists no Windows and macOS apps, which ConceptDraw has.
    • SmartDraw also covers whiteboard and templates.
    • SmartDraw does not cover Gantt & timelines and presentations, which ConceptDraw does.

    Suits: Floor plans, site plans and other scaled layouts without CAD software

    SmartDraw vs ConceptDrawSmartDraw pricing and details

  2. MindManager

    Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts

    • MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • MindManager also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
    • MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • MindManager also covers templates and kanban boards.
    • MindManager does not cover presentations, which ConceptDraw does.

    Suits: Project managers who plan with mind maps and Gantt charts in one file

    MindManager vs ConceptDrawMindManager pricing and details

  3. Visual Paradigm

    Desktop and online modeling suite for UML, BPMN and architecture

    • Visual Paradigm starts at $6 per month (Modeler edition, subscription).
    • Visual Paradigm has a free plan, which ConceptDraw lacks.
    • Visual Paradigm also lists a web app and a Linux app.
    • Visual Paradigm can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Visual Paradigm does not cover Gantt & timelines and presentations, which ConceptDraw does.

    Suits: Software and systems teams doing UML, SysML or database design

    Visual Paradigm vs ConceptDrawVisual Paradigm pricing and details

  4. Microsoft Visio

    Diagramming software for flowcharts, org charts and floor plans

    • Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • Microsoft Visio also lists a web app.
    • Microsoft Visio lists no macOS app, which ConceptDraw has.
    • Microsoft Visio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Microsoft Visio also covers templates.

    Suits: Organizations already licensed for Microsoft 365

    Microsoft Visio vs ConceptDrawMicrosoft Visio pricing and details

  5. Xmind

    Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode

    • Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year).
    • Xmind has a free plan, which ConceptDraw lacks.
    • Xmind also lists a web app and Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Xmind also covers templates.
    • Xmind does not cover diagrams, which ConceptDraw does.

    Suits: People who think in mind maps and want an app on every device

    Xmind vs ConceptDrawXmind pricing and details

  6. yEd

    Free desktop graph editor with automatic diagram layout

    • yEd is free.
    • yEd has a free plan, which ConceptDraw lacks.
    • yEd also lists a web app and a Linux app.
    • yEd does not cover Gantt & timelines, mind mapping and presentations, which ConceptDraw does.

    Suits: Analyzing and laying out large graphs or networks

    yEd vs ConceptDrawyEd pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in ConceptDraw

  • These are Windows and macOS desktop programs; the pages read name no web, mobile or Linux version.
  • It is not a real-time whiteboard: the pages read describe no live multi-user board.
  • The pricing page does not say whether a license is a one-time purchase or renews, and it lists a maintenance assurance with free upgrades to the next paid version.
  • Each product is a separate purchase, priced per license.
ConceptDraw pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to ConceptDraw?

The alternatives to ConceptDraw in this directory are SmartDraw, MindManager, Visual Paradigm, Microsoft Visio, Xmind and yEd. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ConceptDraw.

Is there a free alternative to ConceptDraw?

Yes. yEd is free to use. Visual Paradigm and Xmind have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which ConceptDraw alternatives work on Linux?

The ConceptDraw listing does not include a Linux app. Visual Paradigm, Xmind and yEd list one.

Which ConceptDraw alternatives work on Android?

The ConceptDraw listing does not include an Android app. MindManager and Xmind list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.