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draw.io vs Creately: catalog facts
draw.io	Creately
Free Free and open source under Apache 2.0. The project states you can use it for any purpose…	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for teams.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Works entirely offline with files stored locally, so nothing is uploaded Large shape libraries including AWS, Azure, Cisco and Kubernetes icon sets	Broad set of diagram types and over 1000 templates Infinite whiteboard alongside structured diagrams
Electron, so it is heavy for a diagram editor No real-time collaboration in the desktop build	Works online and needs an account Breadth of features can feel heavy for a single quick diagram
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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