We’re thrilled to announce: PlantText Pro is finally out! It’s available for purchase in most countries now.
A New Era for PlantText
For over ten years now, we’ve made PlantText free to the PlantUML community. And it was only after repeated requests from our users that we developed PlantText Pro. The community had been asking for an ad-free experience, an easy way to connect to their GitHub accounts to open and save diagrams, and expanded use of the AI window. And now with PlantText Pro they get all of these features at a low monthly subscription rate. Woo hoo!
Adios, Ads!
Let’s be real—no one likes ads. They’re the mosquitoes of the internet, buzzing around the screen when you’re trying to work. Until now, those annoying ads have provided a critical financial lifeline, covering the hosting costs for PlantText. And as our user base has grown, so too have the costs for hosting.
But now PlantText Pro banishes these distractions for good! With your subscription, your diagramming workspace stays clean, focused, and totally ad-free. It’s just you, your diagrams, and unbridled productivity.
GitHub Integration
From the beginning, PlantText has insisted that users should remain in control of their diagrams and data. For that reason, PlantText persists diagrams and settings only in your browser’s local cache, rather than on our servers. But of course if you change machines or change browsers, your diagrams are not there for you to access. We wanted to provide users the ability to access their diagrams from anywhere, while still keeping users in control of their own data.
Now with PlantText Pro, you can connect directly to your own GitHub repository. You can open documents and diagrams that have previously been saved in GitHub, edit them in PlantText, and save them to your repository. Or create new diagrams in PlantText and add them to GitHub. With PlantText Pro, your hard work is always securely stored and accessible from anywhere!
AI-Generated Diagrams
PlantText Pro lets you use AI to generate diagrams for you. Or correct errors in your PlantUML. Or convert from one diagram type to another. Or generate code from class diagrams. And the list goes on! It’s like having a robot assistant, minus the weird existential conversations about the future of humanity.
Side note: The AI window is accessible in the free version, but only with limited tokens.
Web Hooks
With PlantText Pro, you can set up web hooks to make your diagrams play nice with other tools and services. Imagine your diagrams automatically updating or triggering other actions in response to changes. If you’re a tech-savvy workflow ninja, web hooks are the secret ingredient you didn’t know you needed. It’s automation at its finest, and you’ll feel like an absolute pro.
Link to a Custom PlantText Server
Finally, for those of you who like to play by your own rules, PlantText Pro has your back. With this subscription, you can link to a custom PlantText server. Whether you’re a company that wants to keep things internal or you’ve got your own little island of diagramming paradise set up somewhere, PlantText Pro lets you integrate it seamlessly. It’s flexibility to the max, allowing you to do your thing, your way.
Why Go Pro?
To sum it all up, let’s break down the benefits of upgrading to Pro:
- No more ads clogging up your screen.
- Save diagrams directly to your own GitHub repository for easy access anywhere.
- AI-generated diagrams to save time (and brainpower).
- Web hooks for that sweet, sweet automation.
- Custom server linking for ultimate flexibility.
If you use PlantText for more than an occasional diagram, going Pro is like upgrading from instant coffee to a full barista experience. You get more features, more convenience, and more power at your fingertips, all for a low monthly subscription that’s worth every penny.
The Fine Print
So let’s talk about the price, because we all know that matters, too. For just $6 a month, you can unlock all the goodies that come with PlantText Pro. It’s like buying a fancy cup of coffee, except instead of a caffeine buzz, you get ad-free diagramming, AI-generated goodness, GitHub integration, web hooks, and custom server linking, all wrapped up in one sweet subscription.
No complicated pricing tiers, no hidden fees—just a low flat monthly rate for UML bliss. And with all the time you’ll save, it pays for itself many times over!
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a system architect, a business analyst, or just someone who wants to harness the power of diagram-as-code, this is the tool that’ll take your workflow to the next level. So, what are you waiting for? Give your diagrams the upgrade they deserve, and jump into the world of PlantText Pro today!