BioRender AlternativesDiagram Editors and other similar apps like BioRender

BioRender is described as 'The world’s first tool to help scientists create and share beautiful, professional scientific figures' and is a Diagram Editor in the education & reference category. There are eight alternatives to BioRender, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux and iPad apps. The best BioRender alternative is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to BioRender are draw.io, Canva, OmniGraffle and Wondershare EdrawMax.

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  1. Inkscape icon

    Inkscape

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    Open source vector graphics editor with SVG support. Offers tablet support, non-destructive editing, and live previews. No registration needed, works offline, extensible with plugins, and provides privacy-focused, ad-free experience across multiple platforms.

    122 Inkscape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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    • Inkscape is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to BioRender.

    • Inkscape is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to BioRender.

    • Inkscape is Free and Open SourceBioRender is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Inkscape is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightBioRender is not according to our users
  2. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1009 likes
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    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    129 draw.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
     

    • draw.io is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to BioRender.

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryBioRender is Freemium and Proprietary
    • draw.io is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBioRender is not according to our users
  4. Canva icon

    Canva

     378 likes
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    A comprehensive design application combining innovative photo and video editing with advanced AI capabilities to streamline creating designs. Users can produce unique graphics, engaging social media content using customizable templates and thousands of images, videos, and fonts accessible through its vast library.

    83 Canva alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Canva is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to BioRender.

    • Canva is Freemium and ProprietaryBioRender is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Canva is Privacy focused and LightweightBioRender is not according to our users
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    Wondershare EdrawMax icon
    Wondershare EdrawMax

    Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal...

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  6. OmniGraffle icon

    OmniGraffle

     188 likes
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    OmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents—quickly—by providing powerful styling tools, keeping lines connected to shapes even when they’re moved, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click.

    107 OmniGraffle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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    • OmniGraffle is the most popular commercial alternative to BioRender.

    • OmniGraffle is Paid and ProprietaryBioRender is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Wondershare EdrawMax icon

    Wondershare EdrawMax

     51 likes
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    Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal, professional, and collaborative use.

    126 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android
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  8. SmartDraw icon

    SmartDraw

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    Instead of starting with a blank screen, SmartDraw gives you the exact template you need. Then use simple commands to add your information and SmartDraw does the rest. There's no other drawing software like it.

    71 SmartDraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  10. Chemix icon

    Chemix

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    Chemix is a free online editor for drawing science lab diagrams and school experiment apparatus. Easy sketching for both students and teachers

    1 Chemix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
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  11. Bioicons icon

    Bioicons

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    Bioicons is a free library of open source icons for scientific illustrations using vector graphics software such as Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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