Archway vs Mermaid Chart
| Archway | Mermaid Chart | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $12/mo | $12/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, self-hosted, Web | api, extension, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| AI diagram limit | 50 /mo | — |
| Mermaid support | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | web | web |
| Export formats | Mermaid, PlantUML, D2, Draw.io XML, SVG, PNG, PDF, Terraform HCL | PNG, SVG, PDF, MMD |
| Diagram import | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best AI Diagram Generators. On The Geeks Club, Mermaid Chart scores higher on our published basis.