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

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