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The Best tree Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives1 free · 5 open source

Looking for something like tree? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 5 are open source.

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Tree generates ASCII diagrams of folder structures as a browser utility written in TypeScript and React.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsWeb

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1Cascii Core —Not stated—
2diagramgpt —Not statedWeb
3Kroki —Not statedWeb
4PlantUML —Not statedBrowser extension, Web
5PlantText —Not statedWeb
6Mermaid —Yes—
7Flowchart Fun —Yes—
8text2diagram —Not statedWeb
9SwimLanes —Not statedWeb
10Mermaid —Not statedWeb
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Kroki

kroki.io
Also covers data visualization and diagrams

Kroki provides one API for generating diagrams from textual descriptions using libraries such as Mermaid, PlantUML, Graphviz, and D2.

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Mermaid

github.com/mermaid-js/mermaidOpen source
Also covers data visualization and diagrams · open source

Mermaid generates diagrams such as flowcharts and sequence diagrams from text using syntax similar to Markdown.

13

Dia

dia-installer.de
Also covers data visualization and diagrams

Dia is free, open source drawing software for structured diagrams, with downloads, shapes, and documentation.

14

UMLet

umlet.com
Also covers data visualization and diagrams

UMLet provides free, open source UML drawing with a simple interface for making diagrams, including sequence and activity diagrams.

18

CLI

github.com/yuzutech/kroki-cliOpen source
Also covers data visualization and diagrams · open source

Kroki CLI converts diagram files through the Kroki service, inferring diagram type from the file extension by default.

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Cascii

cascii.app
Also covers data visualization · same kind of website

CASCII provides an open-source ASCII diagram builder written in JavaScript, according to its page description.

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nivo

nivo.rocks
Also covers data visualization · same kind of website

nivo provides reusable data visualization components for applications built with React.

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Svgbob

github.com/ivanceras/svgbobOpen source
Also covers data visualization · open source

Svgbob converts text-based ASCII diagrams into SVG graphics, with both a library and command-line interface.

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What is the best alternative to tree?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to tree are Cascii Core, diagramgpt, and Kroki.
Is there a free alternative to tree?
Yes. Datawrapper utilities (GitHub) is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to tree?
Yes: Mermaid, Flowchart Fun, CLI, and Datawrapper utilities (GitHub).

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