Gliffy alternative
A Gliffy alternative that turns text into diagrams
A Gliffy alternative for teams who'd rather describe a diagram than draw it. ChartCraft generates and lays out flowcharts, ERDs, BPMN, and UML. Free to try.
ChartCraft vs Gliffy
| ChartCraft | Gliffy | |
|---|---|---|
| Input | Plain English (AI) | Drag-and-drop editor |
| Layout | Automatic | Manual |
| Learning curve | None | Low–medium |
| Platform | Web, Confluence/Jira apps | Confluence/Jira embedded |
| Price to start | Free — 3 diagrams, no account | Paid per user (Atlassian Marketplace) |
| Export | SVG / PNG, no watermark | Image export inside Atlassian tools |
| Best for | Fast diagrams from a description | Confluence/Jira-embedded diagrams |
Gliffy is a trademark of its respective owner. This comparison reflects typical use and is provided to help you choose the right tool.
Which should you pick?
Choose ChartCraft when…
- You want diagrams generated from text, not drawn shape by shape
- Your diagrams live in READMEs and docs beyond Confluence
- You'd rather not pay per-seat for occasional diagramming
Stay with Gliffy when…
- Diagrams must live natively inside Confluence pages with versioning
- Your whole team already edits in the Atlassian ecosystem
- Procurement prefers one Atlassian Marketplace bill
An honest answer beats a sales pitch: plenty of teams use both — Gliffy for its strengths, ChartCraft when a described diagram beats a drawn one.
Prose in. Diagram out.
The prompt
A new user signs up, verifies their email, and if their profile is incomplete we prompt for details before activating the account and showing a welcome screen.
ChartCraft draws
What the output looks like
Generated with ChartCraft and published in the examples gallery — open one to see its prompt, or use it as a starting point.
Questions
Is ChartCraft a good Gliffy alternative?
If you'd rather describe a diagram than draw it, yes. ChartCraft turns plain English into laid-out flowcharts, ERDs, BPMN, and UML diagrams, then exports SVG or PNG. It complements Gliffy rather than replacing every use case.
Can I import my existing Gliffy diagrams?
There's no file importer — the input is a description, not a file. In practice recreating a diagram takes a couple of sentences: paste a written summary of what it shows and refine from there.
Is it free?
You can make your first 3 diagrams with no account, then 5 a month on a free account. Paid plans start at $10/mo.
Can I export my diagrams?
Yes — SVG and PNG export are available on every plan, with no watermark.
What diagram types does ChartCraft generate?
Flowcharts, ER diagrams, UML class diagrams, state machines, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, and BPMN process diagrams — all from plain-English descriptions.