Draw.io (diagrams.net)
Free
Free to use$0.00
Per year
$0
Free to start
Draw.io (diagrams.net) vs Whimsical
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Draw.io (diagrams.net)
79%
match · $0/yr
Whimsical
48%
match · $1,200/yr
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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Whimsical
Entry plan
$10.00 × 10 seats$100.00
× 12 months$1,200.00
Per year
$10.00 per person / mo
$1,200
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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Whimsical
From $10Free plan
G2 4.6 · 189 reviewsProduct and startup teams that want quick, clean flowcharts and user flows without learning a heavy diagram tool.
Side by side
| Draw.io (diagrams.net) | Whimsical | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (open source) | Free; paid from $10/editor/month (annual) |
| G2 Rating | 4.4 (444 reviews) | 4.6 (189 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. | Product and startup teams that want quick, clean flowcharts and user flows without learning a heavy diagram tool. |
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
Whimsical
Pros
- One of the fastest tools for sketching a clear flowchart
- Clean default styling, so diagrams look good with little effort
- Flowcharts, wireframes and docs live side by side
Cons
- Free plan caps you at 50 board objects per month
- No Visio import listed and few technical shape libraries
- Confluence and Jira embeds rely on a third-party app
Emily Rodriguez