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Astah ProfessionalStarUML
Paid

Commercial license with a free trial and student options.

 Paid

Commercial software; see the website for licence options.

macOS macOS
  • UML, ERD, DFD and flowcharts in one tool
  • API and free plugins for customisation
  • Covers most UML 2 diagram types
  • Mixes UML, ERD, SysML, BPMN and more in one project
  • Paid license after the trial
  • Focused on software modelling rather than general diagramming
  • Commercial licence
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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