Design & Creative
Draw.io (diagrams.net)
From FreeFree planG2 4.4 · 444 reviews
Anyone who needs capable flowcharts, network and architecture diagrams for free, and teams that want diagram files stored in their own storage.
Quick overview
- Pricing
- Free (open source)
- Plans
- The web and desktop editors are free with no sign-up and no paywalled features (Apache 2.0 licence). Files are stored where you choose: your device, Google Drive, OneDrive/SharePoint or GitHub. The Confluence and Jira apps are separate products sold through the Atlassian Marketplace.
- G2 rating
- 4.4 / 5.0
- Comparisons
- Featured in 1 comparison
Key features
- Free web editor and desktop app with no account required
- Store diagrams on your device, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint or GitHub
- Imports Visio (.vsdx, .vsd), Lucidchart and Gliffy files
- Generate diagrams from SQL, CSV and Mermaid code
- Apps for Confluence and Jira (Cloud and Data Center)
Pros
- Completely free, with no shape or document limits
- Your files stay in your own storage, which helps with privacy reviews
- Large shape libraries including AWS, Azure and GCP
- Widely used Confluence and Jira apps
Cons
- Interface feels dated next to Lucidchart, Miro or Whimsical
- Live co-editing depends on the storage backend you choose
- No built-in data linking for live org charts or dashboards
Emily Rodriguez