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PlantUML alternatives with a Mac app

The PlantUML listing does not include a Mac app. 34 of the 98 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Mac app.

PlantUML is free to use. 27 of them are free or have a free plan.

34 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to PlantUML

  1. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. PlantUML is free.
    • Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    • draw.io is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    draw.io vs PlantUMLdraw.io pricing and details

  2. Visual Paradigm

    Desktop and online modeling suite for UML, BPMN and architecture

    • Visual Paradigm starts at $6 per month (Modeler edition, subscription). PlantUML is free.
    • Only Visual Paradigm lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    • Visual Paradigm can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Visual Paradigm vs PlantUMLVisual Paradigm pricing and details

  3. MindManager

    Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts

    • MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). PlantUML is free.
    • PlantUML has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindManager lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    MindManager pricing and details

  4. ConceptDraw

    Desktop diagramming, mind mapping and project software

    • ConceptDraw starts at $199 per license (ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 18 or MINDMAP 16, 1 license). PlantUML is free.
    • PlantUML has a free plan. ConceptDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ConceptDraw lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a web app.
    ConceptDraw pricing and details

  5. MindView

    Desktop mind mapping with Gantt chart and timeline views

    • MindView starts at $340 per year. PlantUML is free.
    • PlantUML has a free plan. MindView does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindView lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a web app.
    MindView pricing and details

  6. Miro

    Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning

    • Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. PlantUML is free.
    • Only Miro lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    • PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
    Miro pricing and details

  7. Mural

    Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops

    • Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually. PlantUML is free.
    • Only Mural lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    • PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
    Mural pricing and details

  8. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). PlantUML is free.
    • Only Whimsical lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    • PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  9. Xmind

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

    • Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). PlantUML is free.
    • Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    • PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
    Xmind pricing and details

  10. Mindomo

    Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. PlantUML is free.
    • Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mindomo also covers tasks.
    Mindomo pricing and details

  11. Ayoa

    Mind mapping with whiteboards and visual task boards

    • Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year). PlantUML is free.
    • Only Ayoa lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    • PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
    Ayoa pricing and details

  12. Freeplane

    Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop

    • Freeplane is free. PlantUML is free.
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a web app.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    Freeplane pricing and details

22 more that list a Mac app

All 34 in one table

Common questions

Which PlantUML alternatives have a Mac app?

draw.io, Visual Paradigm, MindManager, ConceptDraw, MindView, Miro, Mural, Whimsical and 26 more list a Mac app.

Does PlantUML have a Mac app?

The PlantUML listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web and Browser extension.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

draw.io, Visual Paradigm, Miro, Mural, Whimsical, Xmind, Mindomo, Ayoa and 19 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to PlantUML: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.