ConceptDraw DIAGRAM vs EdrawMax

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM9.0Visit EdrawMax8.5Visit

Higher score ConceptDraw DIAGRAM #3 in Flowchart Software 9.0/10 21-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit ConceptDraw

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EdrawMax #8 in Flowchart Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit EdrawMax

• ConceptDraw DIAGRAM fits best

  Desktop users needing Visio-compatible diagrams

• EdrawMax fits best

  Cross-platform users wanting broad diagram tools

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Side by side

Feature	ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 9.0/10 Visit ↗	EdrawMax 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Flowchart Software	#8 in Flowchart Software
Best for	Desktop users needing Visio-compatible diagrams	Cross-platform users wanting broad diagram tools
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$199 one-time	$5.90/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	21 days	7 days
Free trial length	21 days	7 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations	3 integrations	2 integrations
Features ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 0/3 · EdrawMax 0/3
Flowchart templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Real-time collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Import/export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Diagrams on free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Imports and exports Microsoft Visio formats Covers flowcharts plus business and technical diagram types Includes stencil libraries, templates, and multiple connector styles	Works across web, desktop, Linux, iOS, and Android Imports CSV, Visio, SVG, and CAD files Exports to Office, PDF, SVG, HTML, and Visio
Cons	Desktop deployment limits use to Windows and macOS apps The paid license starts at $199 one-time Its scope extends well beyond flowcharts and process diagrams	Flowchart-specific depth is less emphasized than broad diagramming Free plan limits Visio, SVG, and CAD imports Premium cross-platform access may require contacting EdrawMax
Our verdict	ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is desktop diagramming software for Windows and macOS, aimed at people who need to create business or technical visual documents. Flowcharts and process diagrams sit alongside UML diagrams, organizational charts,… Read the review →	EdrawMax is a diagramming and infographic platform for individuals, educators, marketers, engineers, and teams. Its drag-and-drop editor combines templates, symbol libraries, data visualization, chart creation, and AI-assisted infographic… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ConceptDraw DIAGRAM — where it wins

  • Imports and exports Microsoft Visio formats
  • Covers flowcharts plus business and technical diagram types
  • Includes stencil libraries, templates, and multiple connector styles

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop deployment limits use to Windows and macOS apps
  • The paid license starts at $199 one-time
  • Its scope extends well beyond flowcharts and process diagrams

• EdrawMax — where it wins

  • Works across web, desktop, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Imports CSV, Visio, SVG, and CAD files
  • Exports to Office, PDF, SVG, HTML, and Visio

  Where it doesn't

  • Flowchart-specific depth is less emphasized than broad diagramming
  • Free plan limits Visio, SVG, and CAD imports
  • Premium cross-platform access may require contacting EdrawMax

• ConceptDraw DIAGRAM9.0/10 · 21-day trial

  A Windows and macOS diagramming app with Visio compatibility and a one-time license.

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• EdrawMax8.5/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A cross-platform diagram suite with generous imports, exports, templates, and collaboration.

  Visit EdrawMaxFull verdict →