# Mermaid vs PlantUML — Fit & Features

Canonical: https://trutool.co/compare/mermaid-vs-plantuml
Author: Asmit (https://trutool.co/authors/asmit)

Compare Mermaid and PlantUML by use case, features, limitations, and evaluation questions.

## Compare fit, features, and limitations

### Mermaid
Create diagrams from text using an open-source diagramming library.
Best fit: Designers creating graphics, diagrams, and visual documentation.
- Text-based diagrams
- Flowcharts
- Documentation visuals
Before you choose: Test supported file formats, export quality, asset rights, collaboration needs, and plan limits.
Pricing: https://mermaid.js.org
- [Read Mermaid profile](https://trutool.co/tools/mermaid): Read Mermaid profile

### PlantUML
Create architecture and software diagrams using a text-based syntax.
Best fit: Designers creating graphics, diagrams, and visual documentation.
- UML diagrams
- Text-based diagrams
- Documentation visuals
Before you choose: Test supported file formats, export quality, asset rights, collaboration needs, and plan limits.
Pricing: https://plantuml.com
- [Read PlantUML profile](https://trutool.co/tools/plantuml): Read PlantUML profile