draw.io vs EdrawMax

draw.io9.4Visit EdrawMax8.8Visit

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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EdrawMax #5 in Diagram Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit EdrawMax

• draw.io fits best

  Free, broad diagramming across teams and platforms

• EdrawMax fits best

  Affordable AI-assisted visual diagramming

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Side by side

Feature	draw.io 9.4/10 Visit ↗	EdrawMax 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Diagram Software	#5 in Diagram Software
Best for	Free, broad diagramming across teams and platforms	Affordable AI-assisted visual diagramming
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$5.90/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations	13 integrations	2 integrations
Features draw.io 3/3 · EdrawMax 0/3
Real-time collaboration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Desktop app	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Version history	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	Not checked yet
Export formats	PNG, SVG, JPEG, animated GIF, PDF, HTML, URL, XML, JSON	Not checked yet
Import formats	draw.io, XML, Gliffy, VSDX, Lucidchart, PNG, SVG, JPEG	Not checked yet
Maximum editors	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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 500 AI tokens and broad export options AI generates infographics from text, documents, and URLs Runs on web, desktop, Linux, iOS, and Android
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	Verified integrations are limited to Google Drive and Dropbox Visio, SVG, and CAD imports are limited on the Free plan Cross-platform premium access may require contacting EdrawMax
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 →	EdrawMax is a diagramming and infographic creation platform for individuals, educators, marketers, engineers, and teams. Its drag-and-drop editor supports diagrams, infographics, charts, templates, symbol libraries, and data visualization.… 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

• EdrawMax — where it wins

  • Free plan includes 500 AI tokens and broad export options
  • AI generates infographics from text, documents, and URLs
  • Runs on web, desktop, Linux, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Verified integrations are limited to Google Drive and Dropbox
  • Visio, SVG, and CAD imports are limited on the Free plan
  • Cross-platform premium access may require contacting EdrawMax

• draw.io9.4/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit draw.ioFull verdict →
• EdrawMax8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A low-cost, cross-platform diagramming tool with AI, imports, exports, and collaboration.

  Visit EdrawMaxFull verdict →