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SequenceDiagram.org vs Swimlanes.io: catalog facts
SequenceDiagram.org	Swimlanes.io
Free Free to use, supported by optional Patreon donations.	Free Free to use.
Web	Web
Text notation and drag and drop editing in one tool Saves to local files, Google Drive, OneDrive or browser storage	Live preview while typing Share a diagram just by copying the URL
Only draws sequence diagrams No built-in real-time collaboration mentioned	Only draws sequence diagrams The share URL changes with every edit
Web application	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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