# PlantUML

> PlantUML is a Dev Tools tool with open source pricing. Veteran diagrams-as-code for UML-heavy teams. Best for UML and docs-as-code diagrams.

Canonical: https://www.isthereanytool.app/tool/plantuml

- URL: https://www.isthereanytool.app/tool/plantuml
- Vendor: https://plantuml.com/
- Pricing: Open Source
- Platforms: CLI IDE CI
- Category: [Dev Tools](https://www.isthereanytool.app/category/dev-tools)

Text-to-UML and broader diagram DSL with IDE/CI integrations.

## Related tools

- [Mermaid Live Editor](https://www.isthereanytool.app/tool/mermaid-live-editor) — Default docs-as-code diagram path.
- [draw.io](https://www.isthereanytool.app/tool/draw-io) — Deepest free shape library for formal diagrams.
- [Graphviz](https://www.isthereanytool.app/tool/graphviz) — Foundational layout engine many tools wrap.
- [D2](https://www.isthereanytool.app/tool/d2) — Contemporary diagrams-as-code with beautiful layouts.
- [ChatUML](https://www.isthereanytool.app/tool/chatuml) — Conversational UML sketching.
- [Eraser](https://www.isthereanytool.app/tool/eraser) — AI + tech-doc diagrams for architecture flows.

## Alternatives page

[See alternatives to PlantUML](https://www.isthereanytool.app/alternatives/plantuml)