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D2 vs PlantUML

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D2PlantUML
LanguageGoJava
LicenceMPL-2.0LGPL-3.0
Stars26k13k
Latestv0.9.0v1.2026.8
Last push2026-10-022026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 98 days between releasesabout 12 days between releases
Active contributors3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Lucidchart. Alternatives to Lucidchart →

    PartialD2Architecture and flow diagrams from a declarative text language, with several layout engines and themes.

    PartialPlantUMLUML, sequence, architecture and other diagrams generated from text, not drawn by hand.