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FlowViz vs Shotomatic

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FlowViz compared with Shotomatic
DetailFlowViz logo FlowVizShotomatic logo Shotomatic
What it doesFree live Mermaid diagram editor with no signup required Turn clicks into step-by-step guides
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: up to 5 captured steps per session, unlimited saved guides and documents, basic editing and export tools. Pro Lifetime (1 Mac): $39 one-time. Pro Lifetime (3 Macs): $109 one-time. Pro Subscription (3 Macs): $12/month or $72/year.
Key features
  • Live preview as you type
  • 21 diagram types including flowcharts, sequence, class, state, ER, Gantt, git graph, mindmap and timeline
  • Two-way editing for flowcharts
  • SVG and PNG export
  • Share diagrams as URLs with embedded diagram content
  • Built-in template picker and cheatsheet
  • No account or signup required
  • Works entirely in browser with local storage
  • Open Mermaid Live Editor links
  • Mermaid v11 syntax support
  • Action Capture: save target state before each accepted click and create editable step-by-step guides
  • Timed screenshot capture with configurable intervals
  • Keypress automation to simulate keystrokes between shots
  • Website batch capture for multiple URLs at once
  • Export formats: PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4
  • Editing tools: text, shapes, lines, arrows, framing, and Action Focus
  • Multi-page document capture for books, comics, and webcomics
  • Capture entire screen, specific window, or custom area
  • Timelapse video creation from screenshot sessions
  • Offline operation: all captures stay on Mac unless shared
What makes it different
  • No signup, paywall, or data collection required
  • Diagrams stay in your browser's local storage by default
  • Two-way editing that updates code when you edit the canvas
  • Live preview with no render button required
  • Clean SVG export for professional use in docs and slides
  • Click-driven guide creation: Action Capture turns completed tasks into ordered, editable step-by-step guides automatically
  • Hands-free automation: timed capture workflows let users complete tasks without manual screenshot intervention
  • Local privacy: all captures remain on the user's Mac and work entirely offline
  • One-pass workflow: capture, review, and export in one unified application
  • Flexible export: multiple formats including PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4 video
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)10 −4 (down) since last check23 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)57
Citation Flow (Majestic)2734
Referring domains (Majestic)76129

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