Cacoo vs EdrawMax
Cacoo
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EdrawMax
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| Figure | Cacoo | EdrawMax |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6/mo | $5.90/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 7 |
| Spec score · Diagramming Software | 9.2 (#2) | 8.7 (#11) |
| Spec score · Diagram Software | 9.2 (#2) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Flowchart Software | 9.3 (#2) | 8.8 (#3) |
| Spec score · Diagramming tools | 9.0 (#6) | 8.7 (#13) |
| Diagram types | flowcharts,wireframes,network diagrams,organizational charts,BPMN diagrams,component diagrams,deployment diagrams,AWS architecture diagrams | EdrawMax Online offers more than 210 diagram types, including flowcharts, circuit diagrams, floor plans, UML and network diagrams. |
| Founded | 2004 | 2014 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free-plan limits | The support guide states that the Free plan has 6 sheets, one shared folder, PNG-only exports, up to 50 activity entries per diagram, up to 10 MB uploads, and no version history. | The free plan limits general diagrams to 60 shapes, specific diagrams to 120 shapes, and documents to two pages. |
| Headquarters | Fukuoka, Japan | Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China |
Plans
Cacoo
- FreeFree
- Pro$6 a month
- Team$6 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Education$9 a month
- Enterprise private server$1,500 a year
EdrawMax
- FreeFree
- Basic$5.90 a month
- Unlimited$11.90 a month
- Free PlanFree
- Basic Plan$5.90 a month
- Unlimited Plan$8.25 a month
- Business PlanPriced on request
In their own words
Cacoo
Cacoo is a diagramming and visual collaboration tool for teams creating flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, workflows and technical diagrams. Its editor offers templates, shapes, sticky notes, an infinite canvas, tables and dynamic charts, with real-time collaboration and in-app video chat. It supports network, organizational, BPMN, component, deployment and AWS architecture diagrams. Users can share diagrams by public URL or shared folder, present them, embed them in websites and wikis, and protect them with passwords. Cacoo imports Microsoft Visio files and CSV. The Free plan supports PNG exports; paid plans add SVG, PDF, PS and PPT. Free includes unlimited users and six sheets, but limits exports and activity history. Pro and Team each cost $6 per user per month, billed monthly, and include a 14-day trial without a credit card. Enterprise offers security controls such as SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning and audit logs; private-server hosting is also available.
EdrawMax
EdrawMax is diagramming software for creating, importing, and exporting a wide range of diagrams. Its online edition offers more than 210 types, including flowcharts, circuit diagrams, floor plans, UML, and network diagrams. The product advertises 20,000+ free templates and 26,000+ symbols, plus AI tools for diagramming, presentations, drawing, symbols, analysis, copywriting, OCR, and stickers. It supports Visio, SVG, and CAD imports and exports to PNG, JPG, PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SVG, and Visio. EdrawMax is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web. The browser edition processes files on its servers, while the desktop edition processes documents locally. The free plan includes 500 AI tokens and 100M cloud storage, but limits shapes and document pages and adds a watermark to exports. Basic is listed at $5.90 per month billed annually; Unlimited is listed at $11.90 per month billed annually. The pricing note lists a 7-day trial. Premium users can save and open files directly with Google Drive and Dropbox.