Turn complex ideas into clear diagrams with AI.
What is Mermaid Chart?
Mermaid Chart is developed by Mermaid Chart Inc., a company founded by industry veterans with deep expertise in software development and DevOps practices. The tool leverages a proprietary parsing engine and rendering library to transform simple text-based syntax into professional diagrams. While not a generative AI model in the traditional sense, its intelligence lies in its intuitive, code-driven architecture that ensures consistency and version control. Key capabilities include converting text to diagrams (like flowcharts and sequence diagrams), real-time collaboration, and direct integrations with platforms like GitHub, Confluence, and Google Docs. It primarily targets developers, technical writers, and product managers who require maintainable documentation. By embedding diagramming directly into existing development workflows and source control, Mermaid Chart significantly reduces the friction of creating and updating technical documentation, leading to more accurate and current system designs.
Key Findings
- AI Diagrams: Create professional flowcharts and diagrams directly from simple text descriptions instantly.
- Visual Documentation: Transforms complex processes into clear visual charts for easy team understanding and alignment.
- Real-Time Collaboration: Enables multiple users to edit and comment on diagrams simultaneously from any location.
- Mermaid Syntax: Leverages the popular markdown-like language for creating diagrams through code efficiently and precisely.
- Seamless Integration: Connects with popular platforms like Slack, Confluence, and GitHub for streamlined workflow incorporation.
- Version Control: Tracks all changes to your diagrams automatically, allowing easy review and restoration of history.
- Team Libraries: Provides a shared repository of approved diagram components to ensure brand and style consistency.
- Export Flexibility: Download your diagrams in multiple formats including PNG, SVG, and PDF for any use.
- Live Presentations: Present and explain your diagrams interactively with live, click-through navigation for remote teams.
- Security Focus: Ensures your business data and intellectual property are protected with enterprise-grade security protocols.
Who is it for?
Project Manager
- Project roadmap visualization
- Stakeholder requirement mapping
- Process workflow documentation
- Team onboarding and training
- Risk assessment and mitigation planning
IT or DX Manager
- System architecture documentation
- Digital transformation proposal
- Incident response procedure
- Vendor integration planning
- IT policy communication
Educator
- Curriculum planning and alignment
- Complex concept explanation
- Lesson activity flowchart
- Thesis or research methodology
- Institutional process training
Pricing
Basic @ Free/mo
- 3 Diagrams
- Limited diagram size
- Limited AI
Plus @ $10/mo
- Unlimited diagrams
- Limitless diagram size
- 300 AI credits per year
- View & comment collaboration
Premium @ $20/mo
- 2,000 AI credits per year
- Unlimited free viewer seats
- Team & project creation
- Co-editing collaboration and sharing externally
- Robust security with SSO
Enterprise @ Custom/year
- Custom contract & invoicing
- Secure diagram ownership management
- Dedicated Customer Success Manager