Skip to the shop floor

Mermaid Viewer vs Shadow Snap

A side-by-side comparison built from both listings. Blank cells mean the company has not given that detail; we never guess.

Mermaid Viewer compared with Shadow Snap
DetailMermaid Viewer logo Mermaid ViewerShadow Snap logo Shadow Snap
What it doesFree online Mermaid diagram viewer and editor with live preview, AI generation, and exports Free cinematic subtitle image maker
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: unlimited editor and preview, 3 saved diagrams, 5 AI uses total, PNG export 1× with watermark. Starter: $6.99/month or $69.90/year; 30 saved diagrams, 500 AI conversations per month, PNG export up to 4× without watermark. Pro: $11.99/month or $119.90/year; unlimited diagrams, unlimited AI, PNG Not given
Key features
  • Live preview of Mermaid code as you type
  • AI diagram generator, editor and syntax fixer
  • PNG export on every plan; JPG, SVG and PDF on Pro
  • All 22+ Mermaid diagram types supported
  • Share diagrams via public links and embeds
  • Save diagrams to cloud with folders and version history
  • Keyboard shortcuts and autocomplete
  • Mobile-responsive editor with pan and pinch-zoom
  • Keep the first frame intact and stitch the following subtitle slices automatically
  • Process and export images locally with HTML5 Canvas without uploading photos
  • Support for Chinese, Latin, Thai, Vietnamese and Arabic fonts
  • Adjust font size, text color, outline color and slice height
  • Film color presets including Nolan White, Wong Kar-wai Gold, Tokyo Cyan and Minimal Mono
  • Customizable watermark with position, opacity and font size options
  • Support for JPG, PNG and WebP image formats
  • Interface available in Chinese and English
  • Safe margin adjustment for subtitle positioning
  • 2.39:1 Cinemascope canvas ready
What makes it different
  • No account or sign-up required to start editing diagrams
  • Affordable pricing: Starter at $6.99/month, Pro at $11.99/month
  • Diagrams render in your browser; nothing stored unless you choose to save
  • Fast editor with instant rendering and clear error messages
  • No account or installation required
  • All image processing runs locally in your browser
  • Automatically stitches subtitle slices while keeping the first frame intact
  • Multiple film-inspired color presets for professional styling
  • Full customization of fonts, colors, outlines and watermarks
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)6 +1 (up) since last check12 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2310
Referring domains (Majestic)121

4 details filled in for both companies.

More alternatives to Mermaid Viewer More alternatives to Shadow Snap

Support