draw.io Desktop
draw.io Desktop is a free, open-source diagram and mind-mapping app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Official electron build of draw.io. It has 63,420 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Microsoft Visio and Lucidchart.
- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Diagrams & mind maps
- Actively maintained
About draw.io Desktop
drawio-desktop is a diagramming desktop app based on Electron that wraps the core draw.io editor. Download built binaries from the releases section.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use draw.io Desktop instead of.
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What is draw.io Desktop?
draw.io Desktop is a free, open-source diagram and mind-mapping app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Official electron build of draw.io. It has 63,420 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Microsoft Visio and Lucidchart.
Is draw.io Desktop free and open source?
Yes. draw.io Desktop's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install draw.io Desktop?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v32.3.0) or the project website.
Can draw.io Desktop replace Microsoft Visio?
draw.io Desktop is commonly used as a free alternative to Microsoft Visio and Lucidchart. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.