draw.io vs Visual Paradigm
draw.io
drawio.comVisual Paradigm
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| Figure | draw.io | Visual Paradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Spec score · Diagramming tools | 9.0 (#5) | 8.8 (#11) |
| Spec score · Diagram Software | 8.7 (#5) | 8.1 (#21) |
| Spec score · Diagramming Software | 8.7 (#10) | 8.0 (#30) |
| 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 | UML,SysML,flowchart,organization chart,ER,BPMN,data-flow,EPC,mind map,C4,Gantt,wireframe,cloud architecture |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Northampton, United Kingdom | Hong Kong |
| Native Integrations | Integrations include Google, Microsoft, Atlassian, GitHub, VS Code, Notion, and Chrome. | Integrations include Jira, Confluence, Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, and Android Studio. |
| Real-Time Collaboration | Teams can work together with shared cursors. | Yes |
Plans
Visual Paradigm
- FreeFree
- Starter$4 a month
- Advance$9 a month
- Combo$15 a month
- Deluxe$30 a month
- Modeler$6 a month
- Standard$19 a month
- Professional$35 a month
- Enterprise$89 a month
In their own words
draw.io
draw.io is a free, open-source diagramming tool for creating visual layouts, from flow charts and mind maps to network, architecture, UML, BPMN and floor-plan diagrams. It supports real-time collaboration, and files can be opened and edited across platforms. Users can choose their own storage or save locally with the desktop app; draw.io says it cannot access users' data. No sign-up or credit card is required to start diagramming, and the desktop app is free forever. Diagrams can remain editable or be exported to SVG, PNG or PDF. Supported imports include draw.io, XML, Gliffy, VSDX, Lucidchart, PNG, SVG and JPEG. Integrations include Google, Microsoft, Atlassian, GitHub, VS Code, Notion and Chrome. Interactive diagrams can be embedded in documents, wikis or applications. The listed platforms are web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Support is available through GitHub Discussions and Stack Overflow. The site says there is no Enterprise tier for SSO.
Visual Paradigm
Visual Paradigm is a visual modeling and development platform covering diagramming, code engineering, agile management, and enterprise architecture. It supports UML, SysML, flowcharts, organization charts, ER, BPMN, data-flow, EPC, mind maps, C4, Gantt, wireframes, and cloud architecture diagrams. AI can generate class diagrams, flowcharts, and user stories from descriptions, while the Unified Platform provides access to more than 100 specialized apps. Users can work across the desktop application and external web browsers, with project synchronization between them. Visual Paradigm Cloud supports concurrent design, review, and commenting. Listed online collaboration limits are three participants for Free, five for Starter, and unlimited for higher plans. Integrations include Jira, Confluence, Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, and Android Studio. The Free plan is strictly for non-commercial use and includes more than 40 AI-powered apps and basic diagramming. Starter costs $4 a month billed annually; desktop subscriptions start with Modeler at $6 a month billed monthly. A 30-day trial is available.