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Top Whiteboards & Diagramming like Creately

The most popular alternative to Creately is draw.io, which has a free version.

Most alternatives to Creately are in the Whiteboards & Diagramming category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. draw.io

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    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.

    10 draw.io alternatives

    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
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Whiteboards & Diagramming
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinuxSelf-hosted
    Features
    Ad-freeDiagrams & flowchartsIntegrationsOffline modeTemplates
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Creately alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Creately?

The most popular alternative to Creately is draw.io: Free open source diagram editor for the web and desktop.

Is there a free alternative to Creately?

Yes, one alternative is free or has a free plan: draw.io.

Is there an open source alternative to Creately?

Yes, one open source alternative is listed: draw.io.

Is Creately free?

Creately has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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