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SimpleDiagrams compared with Image2Layer
DetailSimpleDiagrams logo SimpleDiagramsImage2Layer logo Image2Layer
What it doesSimple, sketch-style diagrams on your Mac AI tool to separate images into editable layers for PSD, PNG and ZIP export
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingDesktop: one-time purchase via Mac App Store. Cloud (coming soon): Beginner $19/month (5 diagrams, 1 author seat, 10,000 updates/month), Pro $90/month (50 diagrams, 5 author seats, 500,000 updates/month), Enterprise $250/month (250 diagrams, 25 author seats, 5,000,000 updates/month). All Cloud plans Free: 50 welcome credits. Starter: €7.99/month with 1,000 credits (about 125 layers). Creator: €16.99/month with 2,400 credits (about 300 layers). Studio: €44.99/month with 6,400 credits (about 800 layers). Yearly plans available with 2 months free. Credit packs: €3.99 for 400 credits, €7.99 for 900
Key features
  • Hand-drawn sketch style for flowcharts and diagrams
  • Free shape libraries for AWS, Google Cloud, networks, energy and more
  • Offline-first desktop app with one-time purchase
  • AI agent integration for automatic diagram generation
  • AWS Networking & Content Delivery shapes (22 shapes)
  • Google Cloud shape library (42 shapes)
  • Energy shapes library (batteries, solar panels, power plants)
  • 7-day free trial
  • Semantic layer separation into subjects, objects, text, shadows and backgrounds
  • Background reconstruction behind removed objects
  • Export as layered PSD, transparent PNG or ZIP
  • Process in 60 to 120 seconds
  • Support for JPG, PNG and WebP up to 24 MB
  • Layer output at original image resolution up to 4 megapixels
  • Targeted Layer tool to extract single elements
  • Background Splitter for subject and background separation
  • Commercial use allowed without watermark on any plan
  • Failed jobs never charged, automatic credit return
What makes it different
  • Hand-drawn aesthetic that looks intentional, not generic
  • Works offline with one-time purchase, no subscription required
  • Free, open-source AI skills for automatic diagram generation
  • Specialized shape libraries for cloud architecture, networks and domain-specific work
  • Background reconstruction that rebuilds hidden areas, unlike basic background removal that leaves gaps
  • Works with raster layers at original image resolution
  • Results stay accessible for 30 days for re-download without extra cost
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)31 no change since last check27 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)147
Citation Flow (Majestic)3326
Referring domains (Majestic)17787

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