PlantUML alternatives · Whiteboards
Alternatives to PlantUML with a one-time purchase
The PlantUML listing shows no one-time purchase. 8 of the 98 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
PlantUML is free to use. 3 of them are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from PlantUML
- Free plan · from $6/mo
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.
- Free trial · from $99/yr
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.
- Free trial · from $5.00/mo
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). PlantUML is free.
- PlantUML has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft Visio lists a Windows app.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $35.10/mo
EdrawMind
Mind mapping and diagram software with AI tools
- EdrawMind starts at $35.10 per 6 months (semi-annual), $53.10 per year. PlantUML is free.
- PlantUML has a free plan. EdrawMind does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only EdrawMind lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
Inspiration Maps
Concept-map and outline app for iPad, iPhone and Mac
- Inspiration Maps starts at $9.99 one-time (Mac App Store). PlantUML is free.
- Only Inspiration Maps lists iOS and macOS apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a web app.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $10.99 one-time
SimpleMind
Mind mapping app sold as a one-time purchase per platform
- SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows. PlantUML is free.
- Only SimpleMind lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a web app.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $59.99 one-time
OmniGraffle
Diagramming and vector drawing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- OmniGraffle starts at $59.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; Mac from $149.99 one-time. PlantUML is free.
- PlantUML has a free plan. OmniGraffle does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniGraffle lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $20.99 one-time
Scapple
Freeform mind-mapping app for writers, on Mac and Windows
- Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows). PlantUML is free.
- PlantUML has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Scapple lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a web app.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to PlantUML that you buy once?
Yes. Visual Paradigm, MindManager, Microsoft Visio, EdrawMind, Inspiration Maps, SimpleMind, OmniGraffle and Scapple can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy PlantUML once instead of subscribing?
The PlantUML listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?
Visual Paradigm, Inspiration Maps and SimpleMind 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.