EdrawMax vs ProcessOn

EdrawMax8.8Visit ProcessOn8.7Visit

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

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ProcessOn #6 in Diagram Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ProcessOn

• EdrawMax fits best

  Affordable AI-assisted visual diagramming

• ProcessOn fits best

  Affordable collaborative diagramming across devices

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Side by side

Feature	EdrawMax 8.8/10 Visit ↗	ProcessOn 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Diagram Software	#6 in Diagram Software
Best for	Affordable AI-assisted visual diagramming	Affordable collaborative diagramming across devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$5.90/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	7 days
Free trial length	7 days	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web
Features EdrawMax 0/3 · ProcessOn 2/3
Real-time collaboration	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Desktop app	Not checked yet	—
Version history	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Diagram types	Not checked yet	mind maps, flowcharts, swimlane diagrams, Gantt charts, UML diagrams, architecture diagrams, ER diagrams, network topology diagrams, organizational charts, Venn diagrams, BPMN diagrams, circuit diagrams, floor plans, timelines, fishbone diagrams, tree diagrams, matrix diagrams, data visualization charts
Export formats	Not checked yet	PNG, PDF, PPT, SVG, Excel, Word, JPG, POS, XMind, FreeMind, Visio
Import formats	Not checked yet	Visio, XMind, Markdown, Mermaid, Excel, POS
Maximum editors	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Free Edition supports basic diagramming with up to 3 collaborators Real-time collaboration, comments, permissions, and version restore Imports and exports formats including Visio, XMind, SVG, and PDF
Cons	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	Free Edition is limited to 9 personal files Personal plans are aimed at individual creators No open-source edition is offered
Our verdict	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 →	ProcessOn is an online diagramming and mind-mapping platform for individuals and teams that need to create, share, and revise visual documents. It supports flowcharts, mind maps, UML, BPMN, network topology diagrams, organizational charts,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• ProcessOn — where it wins

  • Free Edition supports basic diagramming with up to 3 collaborators
  • Real-time collaboration, comments, permissions, and version restore
  • Imports and exports formats including Visio, XMind, SVG, and PDF

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Edition is limited to 9 personal files
  • Personal plans are aimed at individual creators
  • No open-source edition is offered

• EdrawMax8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

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• ProcessOn8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A flexible diagramming workspace with a useful free tier and broad format support.

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