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Description
Astah Professional helps software teams design systems visually, before and while they write code. One application covers UML 2.x, entity-relationship diagrams, data flow diagrams, flowcharts, requirement diagrams, CRUD matrices, and mind maps, so architects and developers do not have to switch tools between notations.
Diagrams in Astah are views of a shared model. When you rename a class or change a relationship, every diagram that contains it is updated automatically.
For AI-assisted work, Astah Professional offers AI Chat Copilot and AI-assisted code reverse engineering, both of which connect to OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint through your own API key. A local MCP server lets external AI agents work with your Astah models. Conventional reverse engineering of Java, C#, and C++ code works without an AI service.
The tool runs locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux and ships with its own Java runtime. Developer: Change Vision, Inc. Current version: 12.0 (July 2026). A 20-day free trial is available.
Description
Flowcharts created in DrakonHub adhere to ergonomic principles established by the aerospace sector, which effectively eliminates visual clutter from diagrams. This clarity emphasizes the primary path using a skewer, while logical segments are delineated through the silhouette technique. Implicit relationships are highlighted via the concept of common fate, adding organization to mind maps. It is crucial to ensure that the diagram's structure is immediately recognizable, as a clear framework allows readers to understand how each element interacts with its parent, siblings, and offspring. Prior to coding, it's beneficial to sketch the program, revising the sketch throughout the development process. This visual representation provides essential clarity that can significantly enhance productivity. After six months, this initial sketch will serve as a valuable reference for recalling the program's complexities and nuances. Diagrams serve as an effective means of documenting project knowledge succinctly, and it is important to retain ownership of this information rather than allowing developers to obscure it within the source code. Ultimately, maintaining clarity in documentation will facilitate better communication among team members.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Azure OpenAI Service
Yes
C#
Yes
C++
Yes
Claude
Yes
Gemini
Yes
HTML
Yes
Java
Yes
Mermaid Chart
Yes
Microsoft 365
Yes
Microsoft Excel
Yes
Integrations
Azure OpenAI Service
No
C#
No
C++
No
Claude
No
Gemini
No
HTML
No
Java
No
Mermaid Chart
No
Microsoft 365
No
Microsoft Excel
No
Pricing Details
$11.99 per month
Available from $11.99 per month.
Monthly, annual, or perpetual licenses. 20-day free trial.
Monthly, annual, or perpetual licenses. 20-day free trial.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Change Vision, Inc.
Founded
2006
Country
Japan
Website
astah.net/products/astah-professional/
Vendor Details
Company Name
DRAKON Labs
Founded
2015
Country
Norway
Website
drakonhub.com
Product Features
Diagram
Data Import / Export
Yes
Drag & Drop
Yes
Flowchart
Yes
For Developers
Yes
Mind Map
Yes
Multi-User Collaboration
Yes
Organizational Charting
No
Templates
Yes
Flowchart
Collaboration
No
Diagramming
Yes
Drag & Drop
Yes
Organizational Charting
No
Process Mapping
No
Revision Management
No
Templates
Yes
Text to Chart
Yes
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
Yes
Flowchart
Yes
Presentation Tools
No
Project Planning
Yes
Publishing / Sharing
No
Templates
Yes
Product Features
Business Process Management
Access Controls / Permissions
No
Alerts / Notifications
No
Business Process Automation
No
Business Rules Management
No
Collaboration
Yes
Process Change Tracking
No
Process Mapping
Yes
Process Modeling & Design
Yes
Visual Workflow Management
No
Diagram
Data Import / Export
No
Drag & Drop
Yes
Flowchart
Yes
For Developers
Yes
Mind Map
Yes
Multi-User Collaboration
Yes
Organizational Charting
Yes
Templates
No
Idea Management
Activity Dashboard
No
Brainstorming
Yes
Collaboration
Yes
Creator Tracking
No
Idea Ranking
No
Project Tracking
No
Status Tracking
No
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
No
Flowchart
No
Presentation Tools
No
Project Planning
No
Publishing / Sharing
No
Templates
No
Requirements Management
Automated Functional Sizing
No
Automated Requirements QA
No
Automated Test Generation
No
Automated Use Case Modeling
No
Change Management
No
Collaboration
Yes
History Tracking
No
Prioritization
No
Reporting
No
Status Reporting
No
Status Tracking
No
Summary Reports
No
Task Management
Yes
To-Do List
No
Traceability
No
User Defined Attributes
No