# Dia diagram editor vs yEd Graph Editor Comparison

| | Dia diagram editor | yEd Graph Editor | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 15 | 22 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (73.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (36.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Dia diagram editor | yEd Graph Editor | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (14 reviews) | 6.5 (20 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Dia diagram editor

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### yEd Graph Editor

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available


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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Diagramming Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/diagramming)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Dia diagram editor | yEd Graph Editor | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 73.3% | 36.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 13.3% | 36.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 13.3% | 27.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Dia diagram editor

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.7%
- **Internet:** 13.3%
- **Computer Software:** 13.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 6.7%
- **Law Practice:** 6.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 6.7%
- **E-Learning:** 6.7%
- **Education Management:** 6.7%

#### yEd Graph Editor

- **Information Technology and Services:** 27.3%
- **Internet:** 9.1%
- **Information Services:** 9.1%
- **Higher Education:** 9.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.5%
- **Research:** 4.5%
- **Program Development:** 4.5%
- **Government Administration:** 4.5%
- **Financial Services:** 4.5%
- **Entertainment:** 4.5%
- **Other:** 18.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Dia diagram editor

- [Visio](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [Draw.io](https://www.g2.com/products/draw-io/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8671 reviews)
- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13144 reviews)
- [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [SmartDraw](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdraw/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (387 reviews)
- [StarUML](https://www.g2.com/products/staruml/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews)
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### Alternatives to yEd Graph Editor

- [Visio](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [Draw.io](https://www.g2.com/products/draw-io/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8671 reviews)
- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13144 reviews)
- [Gliffy](https://www.g2.com/products/gliffy/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (222 reviews)
- [SmartDraw](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdraw/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (387 reviews)
- [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Roadmap Planner](https://www.g2.com/products/roadmap-planner/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Creately](https://www.g2.com/products/creately/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1391 reviews)
- [Mural](https://www.g2.com/products/mural/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1459 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Dia diagram editor

No discussions available for this product.

### yEd Graph Editor

- Title: [What are the best way on integrating the database directly to yEd?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33331-what-are-the-best-way-on-integrating-the-database-directly-to-yed) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yEd itself cannot integrate with a database. It's not meant to be used for automation tasks like this and indeed using yEd as part of an automated process is..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/dia-diagram-editor-vs-yed-graph-editor)