Draw.io (diagrams.net)
Free
Free to use$0.00
Per year
$0
Free to start
Draw.io (diagrams.net) vs Creately
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Draw.io (diagrams.net)
79%
match · $0/yr
Creately
51%
match · $480/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Creately
Pro
$4.00 × 10 seats$40.00
× 12 months$480.00
Per year
$4.00 per person / mo
$480
Draw.io (diagrams.net)
From FreeFree plan
G2 4.4 · 444 reviewsAnyone who needs capable flowcharts, network and architecture diagrams for free, and teams that want diagram files stored in their own storage.
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Creately
From $4Free plan
G2 4.4 · 1,392 reviewsSmall teams and HR or operations groups that want low-cost org charts and process maps with data connections.
Side by side
| Draw.io (diagrams.net) | Creately | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (open source) | Free; Pro from $4/editor/month (annual) |
| G2 Rating | 4.4 (444 reviews) | 4.4 (1,392 reviews) |
| Best For | Anyone who needs capable flowcharts, network and architecture diagrams for free, and teams that want diagram files stored in their own storage. | Small teams and HR or operations groups that want low-cost org charts and process maps with data connections. |
Pros and cons
Draw.io (diagrams.net)
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
Creately
Pros
- Pro is one of the cheapest paid diagram plans available
- Business is priced per organization, not per seat
- Data-connected org charts and process maps at lower tiers than rivals
Cons
- Free plan has no image or PDF export and a 40-shape limit
- Product line is shifting toward specialist products, which can be confusing
- Cloud architecture scanning (Blueprint) is still listed as coming
Emily Rodriguez