Mermaid vs R2V

Mermaid

Development

Mermaid is an open-source tool that allows you to create diagrams and visualizations using text and code. It is designed to integrate with documentation sites and wikis to add charts and graphs through a simple markdown-inspired script language. The key benefit is the ability to generate complex diagrams that are portable, themeable, and easy to edit programmatically.

R2V

Photos & Graphics

R2V is an open-source vector graphics editor for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is an alternative to commercial software like Adobe Illustrator, providing many of the same features for creating vector images, illustrations and assets.