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draw.io

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Free open source diagram editor for the web and desktop

draw.io, also known as diagrams.net, is a free and open source diagramming tool from JGraph for flowcharts, UML, network, BPMN and org charts. It requires no account, saves diagrams wherever you choose, such as your device, Google Drive, OneDrive or GitHub, and is available as a desktop app for offline use and as an integration for Confluence and Jira.

Cost / License
FreeOpen source(Apache-2.0)
Categories
Whiteboards & Diagramming
Platforms
WebWindowsMacLinuxSelf-hosted
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Oct 12, 2026

Features

Our take

Pros

  • Completely free and open source, with no account required
  • Saves diagrams to your device, Google Drive, OneDrive or GitHub
  • Offline desktop app plus Confluence and Jira integrations

Cons

  • Interface looks dated next to modern whiteboard tools
  • Real-time collaboration is more limited than in paid rivals

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