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Flowchart.fun vs yEd Graph Editor

Both stand on flowchart software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

yEd offers broad diagram formats and layout options at no charge, with desktop versions for three operating systems. Its Java requirement and license restrictions are important considerations for deployment and sharing.

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The facts

	Flowchart.fun	yEd Graph Editor
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	yEd Graph Editor
Website	flowchart.fun	yworks.com
On flowchart software	#16 of 17	#12 of 17

Flowchart.fun: what it does well

yEd Graph Editor: what it does well

Free for personal and commercial use
Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows
Offers multiple automatic layout options
Imports GraphML, Excel XLS, GEDCOM, and GML
Exports to PDF, SVG, PNG, and other formats

What to know first

Requires a suitable Java Runtime Environment
License limits use to one installed copy
Redistribution and automated-process use are prohibited
Interface localization is listed for English and German

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