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Gleek

Paid

Keyboard-driven diagram maker for developers

5.0
Inputs: text
Type
Saas

About Gleek

Gleek is a keyboard-driven, text-to-diagram tool designed for developers. It enables users to create a wide variety of diagrams—including flowcharts, entity-relationship diagrams, UML class/sequence/state/object diagrams, Gantt charts, and user journey diagrams—using only the keyboard. Gleek features version control, live collaboration, customizable design templates, AI-powered chat assistance, and export to PNG, SVG, and PDF. The tool aims to speed up diagramming by eliminating the need for mouse-based interfaces and offers a free tier with limitations.

Key Features

Keyboard-only diagram creation using a unique syntax
Supports flowcharts, ERDs, UML (class, sequence, state, object), Gantt, and user journey diagrams
Built-in version control
Live collaboration for team planning
Export diagrams as PNG, SVG, or PDF
Pre-designed templates for common use cases
Customizable themes and shapes
AI-powered chat for diagram assistance
Integration with Git repositories

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Fast, keyboard-focused workflow for experienced developers
  • Intuitive syntax with low learning curve
  • Wide variety of diagram types supported
  • Built-in version control for tracking changes
  • Live collaboration enables real-time teamwork
  • Free tier available for getting started
  • Multiple export formats (PNG, SVG, PDF)
Cons
  • Free plan limited to 5 diagram files and 40 diagram objects
  • Free plan only exports to PNG
  • Requires learning Gleek's proprietary syntax
  • Keyboard-only input may not suit visual or mouse-oriented users

Best For

Database design using entity-relationship diagramsSoftware architecture modeling with UML class diagramsSystem interaction and process flow documentationProject planning and scheduling with Gantt chartsUser experience mapping with user journey diagramsProcess mapping and workflow visualization

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FAQ

How does Gleek’s pricing work?
Gleek offers Free, Premium Monthly, Premium Per-Activity, and Team plans. Premium Monthly and Team plans cost €6.95/month, and Premium Per-Activity costs €10.99/month.
How does a Per-Activity plan work?
It's a subscription that charges based on usage. Instead of a fixed monthly fee, you pay for each time you use Gleek. If you don't use it the next month, your payment freezes until you use the tool again, saving you money if you don't need it every month.
Can I upgrade my team members to the Gleek Team Plan?
Yes, as the Team Plan Owner, go to User Management in the Gleek app's Profile section, invite team members by entering their emails, and once they accept, their accounts upgrade automatically.