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EdrawMax vs draw.io: catalog facts
EdrawMaxdraw.io
Freemium

Commercial Wondershare software with a free download; full use requires a paid plan.

Free

Free and open source under Apache 2.0. The project states you can use it for any purpose…

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Covers many diagram types in one program
  • Very large template and symbol library
  • Works entirely offline with files stored locally, so nothing is uploaded
  • Large shape libraries including AWS, Azure, Cisco and Kubernetes icon sets
  • Proprietary software tied to the Wondershare product range
  • Site mixes many unrelated products, making pricing details hard to find
  • Electron, so it is heavy for a diagram editor
  • No real-time collaboration in the desktop build
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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