draw.io
Free flowcharts and diagrams in your browser or on your desktop
Open sourceFree plan
- Web app
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
draw.io vs Mermaid Live Editor
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
It is a close call
Both apps score similarly — your choice depends on your priorities below.
Mermaid Live Editor
Free browser editor for text-based flowcharts and technical diagrams
Open sourceFree plan
- Web app
Feature comparison
| draw.io | Mermaid Live Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 |
| Pricing | Open source | Open source |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offers free trial | No | No |
| Platforms | Web app, macOS, Windows, Linux | Web app |
| Integrations | Google Workspace, GitHub | — |
| Best for | Free flowcharts, Local/offline diagrams, Teams with an existing documentation storage workflow | Technical writers, developers, diagrams kept as text |
| Founded | — | — |
| Company | draw.io Ltd / draw.io AG | Mermaid open-source community |