Merit Modeler
FREEdiagramming tool for creating
flowcharts, data flow, use case & other diagrams




Completely FREE data modeling tool

Merit Modeler is a free desktop diagramming tool for creating Flowcharts, Use Case and Data Flow diagrams. It helps you visualize processes, document software systems and communicate ideas clearly. Because it runs locally on your computer, it is fast, secure and fully available offline — no subscriptions, no online accounts.

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Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
Example of a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) created in Merit Modeler.

Think clearly. Design smarter.

In today's AI-driven world, clear thinking matters. It is essential to define requirements, map processes, and structure workflows. Diagrams are one of the best ways to capture and share that knowledge.

With Merit Modeler you can create:

  • flowcharts
  • use-case diagrams
  • data-flow diagrams
and other visualizations in a secure offline environment.
Keep your diagrams and insights safely in your hands.

Flexible Visual Representation

Switch between graphics view and card view for every object. Present structure clearly or focus on content.

Card view is ideal for cases where text is difficult to fit into a graphic object, such as a decision object in a flowchart diagram, etc.

Flowchart diagram symbols - graphics or cards - Merit Modeler
Flowchart diagram symbols - graphics or cards - Merit Modeler
Screenshot showing line properties in Merit Modeler - free flowchart diagram tool
Screenshot showing line properties in Merit Modeler - free flowchart diagram tool.

Smart Line Connectors with Manual Control

Automatic line anchor points save time and when precision matters, you can manually select the anchor side for perfect diagram layout.

Themes & Custom Styling

Change the look of your diagrams instantly with dark, white or handwritten themes. Customize colors for graphics and objects to keep your models readable and visually consistent.

Themes selection in Merit Modeler - free data flow diagram tool.
Themes selection in Merit Modeler - free data flow diagram tool
Markdown notes in Merit Modeler - free data modeling tool
Markdown notes in Merit Modeler - free data modeling tool

Notes with Markdown Support

Add rich descriptions, tables and selected HTML tags to keep analysis, documentation and diagrams together in one place.

Designed for Organized Modeling

Organize complex diagrams with Subject Areas, Swim Pools and Swim Lanes — ideal for process modeling, system design and analysis.

Flowchart diagram with swimpools and swimlanes in Merit Modeler
Flowchart diagram with swimpools and swimlanes in Merit Modeler
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For flowchart, use case, data flow diagramming
Completely FREE data modeling tool

Windows OS
Windows Installer

Version: 1.1.0 | Tested on Windows 11

macOS
Apple chip Intel chip

Version: 1.1.0 | Tested on: macOS Tahoe 26.1

Linux
Linux AppImage

Version: 1.1.0 | Tested on: Ubuntu 24.04
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