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JetUML vs StarUML

JetUML

jetuml.org

StarUML

staruml.io

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FigureJetUMLStarUML
Price fromFree—
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYesYes
Plans published12
Spec score · UML Modeling Software7.6 (#16)8.1 (#8)
Diagram typesIt supports class, sequence, state, object, and use case diagrams.UML 2,entity-relationship,data flow,flowchart,mindmap,C4,SysML,BPMN,UI wireframe,AWS architecture,GCP architecture,Azure architecture
PurposeJetUML is a desktop UML editor for quickly sketching software design ideas.StarUML describes itself as a software modeler for agile and concise modeling.
SupportThe project invites users to send endorsements to [email protected] and to support it by starring its GitHub repository.The privacy notice directs questions and concerns to [email protected].

Plans

JetUML

  • JetUMLFree

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StarUML

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

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In their own words

JetUML

JetUML is a free desktop editor for sketching software designs with UML. It supports class, sequence, state, object, and use case diagrams, keeping its feature set focused on core diagramming. Association edges are laid out automatically, and moving nodes changes their paths. A validity check reports diagram problems through temporary notifications. You can export diagrams as SVG, PNG, or JPEG images, or copy them to the system clipboard for use elsewhere. JetUML saves diagrams as JSON in a documented open format with a schema for each diagram type. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Distribution uses Java archives, including an operating-system-independent archive that requires Java and JavaFX; a community Nix package is available for macOS and Linux. The application is licensed under GNU GPL version 3 or later. JetUML states that it collects no information and accesses the network only to open Help-menu web pages. Larger diagrams can reduce performance.

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StarUML

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