draw.io vs Cacoo

draw.io9.4Visit Cacoo8.5Visit

Higher score draw.io #1 in Diagram Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit draw.io

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Cacoo #8 in Diagram Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Cacoo

• draw.io fits best

  Free, broad diagramming across teams and platforms

• Cacoo fits best

  Small teams wanting low-cost live collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	draw.io 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Cacoo 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Diagram Software	#8 in Diagram Software
Best for	Free, broad diagramming across teams and platforms	Small teams wanting low-cost live collaboration
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$6/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	13 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features draw.io 3/3 · Cacoo 2/3
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Desktop app	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Version history	✓	✓
Specs
Diagram types	flow charts, mind maps, org charts, Venn diagrams, infographics, network diagrams, architecture diagrams, floor plans, electrical diagrams, rack diagrams, UML diagrams, BPMN diagrams, Kanban boards, ER diagrams, Mermaid diagrams, Gitflow diagrams, C4 models, threat models	flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, process diagrams, BPMN diagrams, network diagrams, UML diagrams, organizational charts, timelines, charts, wireframes
Export formats	PNG, SVG, JPEG, animated GIF, PDF, HTML, URL, XML, JSON	PNG, SVG, PDF, PS, PPT
Import formats	draw.io, XML, Gliffy, VSDX, Lucidchart, PNG, SVG, JPEG	Microsoft Visio, CSV
Maximum editors	Not checked yet	1 editors
Our review
Pros	Supports technical, business, software, infrastructure, and process diagrams Runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome Extension Offers extensive import, export, storage, and collaboration integrations	Free plan includes unlimited users, real-time editing, comments, and chat Supports flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, and technical diagrams Offers web and private-server Enterprise deployment
Cons	Real-time collaboration depends on supported storage and integrations The core editor does not provide separately tiered paid plans Its broad feature set may be more than needed for simple diagrams	Pro lists support for 1 user Enterprise pricing is custom on the main pricing page Platform coverage centers on web and self-hosted deployment
Our verdict	draw.io is a browser-based and desktop diagramming application for creating technical, business, software, infrastructure, and process diagrams. It suits teams and individuals that need broad diagram coverage without a core editor charge,… Read the review →	Cacoo is an online diagramming and visual collaboration tool from Nulab, Inc. It is designed for teams creating flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, technical diagrams, charts, tables, Kanban boards, and brainstorming workflows. Real-time… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• draw.io — where it wins

  • Supports technical, business, software, infrastructure, and process diagrams
  • Runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome Extension
  • Offers extensive import, export, storage, and collaboration integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Real-time collaboration depends on supported storage and integrations
  • The core editor does not provide separately tiered paid plans
  • Its broad feature set may be more than needed for simple diagrams

• Cacoo — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited users, real-time editing, comments, and chat
  • Supports flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, and technical diagrams
  • Offers web and private-server Enterprise deployment

  Where it doesn't

  • Pro lists support for 1 user
  • Enterprise pricing is custom on the main pricing page
  • Platform coverage centers on web and self-hosted deployment

• draw.io9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad, flexible diagramming editor for teams that want free cross-platform coverage.

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• Cacoo8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A low-cost collaborative diagramming tool with broad formats and deployment options.

  Visit CacooFull verdict →