# Astah UML Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Astah UML Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Diagram products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/254532/astah-UML --- # Astah UML Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Astah UML ## What is Astah UML? Astah UML is a simple UML modeling tool for everyone that provides features including UML diagrams, source code linkage, API & plugin extensions, multilingual support, reverse engineering and more. Developers can leverage the platform's design tools to create structural and behavioral diagrams, helping to capture statistical & dynamic aspects of in-house systems. ## What is Astah UML used for? [Diagram](https://www.capterra.com/diagram-software/)[Mind Mapping](https://www.capterra.com/mind-mapping-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 8 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Starting price $6.99 Per User, Per Month Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Astah UML?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.change-vision.com/&name=Astah UML) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Astah UML 4.5 (8) VS. [4.5 (2,249)](https://www.capterra.com/p/146136/Lucidchart/reviews/) Starting Price $6.99 Per User, Per Month Starting Price $9 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.4 (8) Ease Of Use 4.4 (3,259) Value For Money 4.2 (6) Value For Money 4.4 (2,355) Customer Service 4.3 (4) Customer Service 4.3 (2,130) ## Astah UML alternatives [4.7 (561)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144020/Aha/reviews/) Starting price $59.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Visio](https://www.capterra.com/p/201133/Visio/) [4.5 (3,280)](https://www.capterra.com/p/201133/Visio/reviews/) Starting price $5.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/201133/Visio/) Highest Rated [Miro](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/) [4.7 (1,683)](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/reviews/) Starting price $10.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 97% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/) [Cacoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/145718/Cacoo/) [4.7 (178)](https://www.capterra.com/p/145718/Cacoo/reviews/) Starting price $6.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/145718/Cacoo/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/254532/astah-UML/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Data Visualization 4.5 (6) 100.00% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Graphical representation of data Drag & Drop 4.5 (4) 100.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components File Sharing 4.5 (4) 25.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more Data Import/Export 3.7 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Import and export data to and from software applications API 3.0 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Mind Maps 3.5 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Diagram used to organize information in a hierarchical way to show relationships Astah UML 10 features Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Group collaboration to solve ideas in a productive and concentrated manner. Collects information, opinions, or ideas from a group of people Import and export data to and from software applications Graphical representation of data Enables schematic data presentation through org charts, mind maps, flowcharts, and process diagrams. Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more Diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow, or process Diagram used to organize information in a hierarchical way to show relationships Features 4.5 (8) 4.5 Based on 8 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.2 (6) Free Trial Astah UML Monthly Subscription License $6.99 Per User,Per Month Value for money 4.2 (6) 4.2 Based on 6 reviews ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.3 (4) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.3 (4) 4.3 Based on 4 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.5 Based on 8 reviews Filter by rating 5(4) 4(4) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent CB CHRISTIAN B. Principal Application Architect Architecture & Planning ### "Easy to use. Perfect for UML." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 11, 2024 I can always have the job done with the tool. Amazing! Simple and fast to use. Pros I can always have the job done with the tool. Amazing! Simple and fast to use. Perfect for UML. Cons The tool design can be improved. Things should look nicer. The layout is the same since ever. Switched from [draw.io](https://www.capterra.com/p/166985/draw-io/) This is straight forward to use. I can have my work done easily. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. TB Tarek B. Cybersecrity architect Computer & Network Security ### "Astah UML feedback" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 December 19, 2022 Pros Very useful for designing UML diagrams like sequence and state graphs Cons Copy paste and message ordering in sequence diagrams is not so good handled Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User システム管理者 Information Services ### "思考に集中しやすいツール" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 November 25, 2022 ＵＭＬの各機能については、開発者じゃ無いこともあり、折角の機能を私が使いこなせていないと感じています。マインドマップは先代から使っていますが、相変わらず使いやすいです。 Pros レイアウトの整理・美化といった重要度の低いポイントを気にせずに、本来の思考表現に集中できる操作性の高さと割り切り。 Cons 作画ツールという面では、ＵＭＬから外れたことを表現する際の表現力はあまり期待できない。これは私の利用目的・方法が邪道なだけですが。 Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User 会社員 Computer Software ### "設計と議論を同時に残しておけるツール" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 November 7, 2022 ＵＭＬ図とマインドマップを活用することで設計と議論が同時に残しておける点が気に入っています。 Pros ソフトウェア設計を図として表現できることはもちろん、議論した内容などをマインドマップで残しておくことができる点。 Cons プロジェクトのマージはできるが、プロジェクトの比較ができない点。複数人でそれぞれに開発をすすめるような場合には、プロジェクトの比較ができるprofessionalの購入を検討することも考えられる。 Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MM Mauricio M. Estudante E-Learning ### "Astah for the community" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 October 21, 2022 My experience with the tool was good Pros I like the way he manages to lay out the diagrams. Cons The insertion of information in diagrams will be rigid, having to resort many times to the settings bar for insertion. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DH Dennis H. Student Computer Software ### "Flexible Yet Robust" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 October 18, 2022 This software has been valuable in helping me understand how coding accomplishes design. With Astah, as a student, I moved from writing hacky code that seldom met all requirements to having a structured approach with a strong modeling tool. Great for planning testing too! Pros The ability to drag and drop between drawings saves time and insures consistency between models of a project. Cons Somewhat of a learning curve for the arrows Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AT Allan T. Engineer Research ### "Astah UML review" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 18, 2022 Pros Ease and simplicity of usage. Does not require a steep learning curve for overly complex product. Cons Version control for UML product line with GIT. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. VS Vinicius S. Software Engineer Computer Software ### "Review for astah UML" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 September 10, 2022 The product is great for creating and managing UML models, it has the necessary diagrams for the requirements gathering, analysis and validation phase of software development process. It also has database modeling with export options, which is a great feature. Pros The product is easy to install, learn to use, manage. It has a very friendly user interface and is portable to different operating systems. Cons I hope that in the future the product will have more options for exports to other programming languages, such as PHP and Python. Alternatives considered [Visio](https://www.capterra.com/p/201133/Visio/) Reasons for choosing Astah UML Cost and ease of installation, deployment and training. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 20, 2022 Thank you for your review, Vinicius! Code generations in more languages are available via free plug-ins. There's one to export PHP and M+ plugin enables you to export to Python! https://astah.net/product-plugins/php-export/ https://sites.google.com/view/m-plus-plugin/home [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/254532/astah-UML/reviews/) Independent research methodology Capterra's researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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