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Avidemux vs Graphviz
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Choose Graphviz if you want free, open-source graph visualization with configurable layouts and broad export options. Look elsewhere if you need a Visio replacement or prefer a workflow other than describing graphs in text.
Visit GraphvizThe facts
| Avidemux | Graphviz | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | graphviz.org |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #3 on graph visualization tools software |
Avidemux: what it does well
Graphviz: what it does well
- Free and open source under the Eclipse Public License.
- Exports to image, document, and graph-related formats.
- Offers multiple layout programs and algorithms.
- Customizes graph, node, edge, and cluster attributes.
- Documentation covers library use; external resources list language bindings.
What to know first
- Graph descriptions use a simple text language.
- The project says it is not a Visio replacement.
- DOT is the only listed import format.