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Microsoft Visio vs Violet UML Editor
Both stand on diagram software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial MacWebWindows
Visio combines a broad selection of diagram types with collaboration and links to supported data sources. Mac users can work in a browser, but cannot use a Visio desktop app for macOS.
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Visit Violet UML Editor The facts
| Microsoft Visio | Violet UML Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Visio Plan 1: $5 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Microsoft Visio | Not published |
| Website | microsoft.com | sourceforge.net |
| On diagram software | #30 of 36 | #34 of 36 |
Microsoft Visio: what it does well
- Supports a wide range of diagram types.
- Real-time collaboration, comments, and sharing.
- Plan 2 links shapes to listed data sources.
- Supports Narrator and high-contrast display.
- First-time eligible users get a 30-day trial.
What to know first
- No desktop app for macOS.
- IRM permissions can only be set in the desktop app.
- No free plan; paid plans start at $5 a month billed yearly.
Violet UML Editor: what it does well
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