Astah Professional vs SmartDraw
| Astah Professional | SmartDraw | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Paid from | 11.99 /user/mo | |
| Diagram types | Class, object, communication, timing, component, deployment, composite structure, use case, sequence, activity, statemachine, package, requirement, mind map, ER, flowchart, CRUD, data flow, traceability map, Eriksson-Penker process | floor plans, site plans, building layouts, evacuation plans, accident reconstructions, crime scenes, circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, electrical plans, planograms, flowcharts, organizational charts, network diagrams, UML diagrams, ERDs, data flow diagrams, timelines, mind maps, Gantt charts, cause-and-effect diagrams |
| Real-time collaboration | No | Yes |
| Export formats | JPEG, PNG, EMF, SVG, RTF, HTML, CSV, XML, CMOF | JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF, Visio |
| Import formats | Excel, XML | PDF, VSD, VSDX, Visio stencils, Lucidchart files, JPEG, PNG, SVG |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Version history | No | Yes |
| UML diagram types | Class, Use Case, State Machine, Activity, Sequence, Timing, Communication, Component, Deployment, Composite Structure | |
| Code generation | Yes | |
| Reverse engineering | Yes | |
| Team collaboration | Yes | |
| Deployment | desktop | |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | |
| Model repository | No |
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