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EdrawMax vs yEd Graph Editor: catalog facts
EdrawMax	yEd Graph Editor
Freemium Commercial Wondershare software with a free download; full use requires a paid plan.	Free Free to download and use; yWorks sells its other diagramming products separately.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Covers many diagram types in one program Very large template and symbol library	Automatic layout arranges large diagrams in one step Imports data from Excel spreadsheets and XML
Proprietary software tied to the Wondershare product range Site mixes many unrelated products, making pricing details hard to find	Closed source Desktop only; online editing requires other yWorks products
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary freeware
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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