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Altova UModel vs StarUML

Altova UModel

altova.com

StarUML

staruml.io

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Free trialYesYes
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WindowsYesYes
macOS—Yes
Linux—Yes
Plans published32
Spec score · UML Modeling Software8.2 (#4)8.1 (#8)
Code generationUModel generates Java, C++, C#, or Visual Basic .NET code and supports round trip synchronization between models and code.Code generation for Java, C#, C++, and Python is available through open-source extensions.
HeadquartersVienna, Austria, and Beverly, Massachusetts, United StatesSeoul, Republic of Korea
PurposeUModel is a visual UML software modeling tool that can generate source code and project documentation or reverse engineer existing programs into UML diagrams.StarUML describes itself as a software modeler for agile and concise modeling.
SupportAltova provides a technical support form and lists online training among its support resources.The privacy notice directs questions and concerns to [email protected].
TrialThe fully enabled evaluation license lasts 30 days and is requested after downloading and installing the software.The download page offers a 30-day free trial.
UML diagramsUModel supports all 14 UML diagram types and UML style diagrams for XML Schemas and tables in SQL databases.StarUML supports most UML 2 diagrams, including class, package, component, deployment, use case, sequence, statechart, and activity diagrams.

Plans

Altova UModel

  • UModel 2026 Basic Edition$209, paid once
  • UModel 2026 Professional Edition$349, paid once
  • UModel 2026 Enterprise Edition$429, paid once

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StarUML

  • StarUML V7 Standard$129, paid once
  • StarUML V7 Professional$199, paid once

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