draw.io
Configurable diagramming and whiteboarding application from draw.io Ltd.
Apache-2.0 diagram editor for flowcharts, UML and org charts.
draw.io is a diagramming application for flowcharts, UML, org charts and similar diagrams. Its code is Apache-2.0, but the README adds limits on icon sets and says the repo is a test version.
What it is
The repo is described as a configurable diagramming and whiteboarding application. You can run it via Docker, packaged .war files, GitHub Pages or the desktop app. The README states it has no real-time collaborative editing.
Who it's for
It suits teams that draw structured diagrams offline. It does not suit teams wanting live co-editing or a freeform workshop board; the project also does not accept pull requests.
Key features
Diagram types
Flowcharts, process diagrams, org charts, UML, ER and network diagrams.
Desktop app
draw.io Desktop for offline use.
Docker image
Run the editor on your own server.
War files
Packaged .war files on the releases page.
Static hosting
Fork and publish on GitHub Pages.
Supported browsers
Chrome 123+, Firefox 120+, Safari 17.5+ and others.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Apache-2.0 for the code.
- Many ways to run it, including offline.
- Releases as recent as November 2026.
- No claim on diagrams you create, per the README.
Where it falls short
- No real-time collaborative editing in this version.
- Icon and stencil libraries have separate usage restrictions.
- README calls this repo a test version and offers a paid production version; no pull requests accepted.
Pricing & license
The code is free under Apache-2.0. The README mentions a paid production version for production deployments but shows no price.
Open remote AI-training roles
870 open remote AI-training roles, updated November 14, 2026; most pay $20–$170 an hour. Zekai lists them free; the application goes to the employer’s platform.
Alternatives
Use it, or have us set it up
FAQ
Is draw.io open source?
The code is Apache-2.0; read the README for icon and stencil restrictions.
Can several people edit at once?
The README says this version has no real-time collaborative editing.
Can I use it offline?
Yes, through the desktop app.
