Freeform AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Diagram Editors

The best Diagram Editor alternative to Freeform is draw.io, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Freeform and nine of them are Diagram Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Diagram Editor alternatives to Freeform are Miro, Lucidchart, LimanDoc and Whimsical.

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Freeform alternatives page was last updated Jan 13, 2025
  1. draw.io icon
     967 likes

    Note: This software is now renamed as "diagrams.net", however, it is still popularly known as "draw.io".

    122 draw.io alternatives
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Google Sheets

    Top draw.io Features

    1.  Flow Chart
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Mind Mapping
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Sync with Google Drive
    7.  Multiple export options
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  Interior Design
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Single Line Diagram
    draw.io iconFreeform Icon

    draw.io VS Freeform

    Is draw.io a good alternative to Freeform?
     
    • draw.io is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Freeform.

    • draw.io is the most popular free alternative to Freeform.

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryFreeform is also Free and Proprietary
  2. Miro icon
     109 likes

    A secure collaboration platform for distributed teams offering real-time and asynchronous capabilities, infinite canvas, integrations with major tools like Google Suite, Slack, and Dropbox, and features for enhanced product development and design workflows.

    97 Miro alternatives
    Miro screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Miro Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Interactive Whiteboard
    4.  Prototyping
    5.  Mind Map view
    6.  Mind Mapping
    7.  Shared whiteboard
    8.  Visual planning
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Online collaboration
    11.  AI-Powered
    12.  Brainstorming
    Miro iconFreeform Icon

    Miro VS Freeform

    Is Miro a good alternative to Freeform?
     
    • Miro is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & SaaS alternative to Freeform.

    • Miro is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeform is Free and Proprietary
  3. Lucidchart icon
     533 likes

    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into work...

    46 Lucidchart alternatives
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Lucidchart Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  General-purpose diagramming
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  AI-Powered
    10.  Charts
    11.  Scalable UI
    12.  Online collaboration
    Lucidchart iconFreeform Icon

    Lucidchart VS Freeform

    Is Lucidchart a good alternative to Freeform?
     
    • Lucidchart is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Freeform.

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeform is Free and Proprietary
  4. LimanDoc icon
     7 likes

    LimanDoc is a simple yet powerful tool for visualize files, diagrams, and construct a mind map with the possibility to edit Markdown text. It is an offline first desktop app with a 2D canvas that allows a preview of the inner folders (boards).

    33 LimanDoc alternatives
    LimanDoc screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    LimanDoc Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  PDF support
    4.  Cross-Platform
    5.  Infinite canvas
    6.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    7.  Unlimited Canvas Area
    8.  Flow diagram visualisation
    LimanDoc iconFreeform Icon

    LimanDoc VS Freeform

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  5. Whimsical icon
     29 likes

    Whimsical is a collaborative visual workspace for creating flowcharts, wireframes, virtual sticky notes, and more!.

    54 Whimsical alternatives
    Wireframes: Create wireframes for any device or screen.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Top Whimsical Features

    1.  Mind Map view
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Visual planning
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  AI-Powered
    8.  UX Design
    9.  Flow Chart
    10.  Visual-thinking
    11.  Flow diagram visualisation
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    Whimsical VS Freeform

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  6. Mural icon
     34 likes

    MURAL is a visual collaboration workspace for modern teams. Based in the cloud, MURAL serves shared, digital whiteboards where teams visually explore complex challenges, facilitate design thinking methods and organize Agile processes across any device.

    56 Mural alternatives
    Mural screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Mural Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Infinite canvas
    3.  Visual-thinking
    4.  Online collaboration
    5.  Visual Pinboard
    6.  Shared whiteboard
    7.  Interactive Whiteboard
    8.  Brainstorming
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    Mural VS Freeform

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  7. Moqups icon
     78 likes

    A streamlined web app that helps you create and collaborate in real-time on wireframes, mockups, diagrams and prototypes.

    85 Moqups alternatives
    Moqups screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Moqups Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Live Preview
    4.  Real time collaboration
    Moqups iconFreeform Icon

    Moqups VS Freeform

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  8. Freehand icon
     3 likes

    Unleash your team's productivity, insight, and connection. Freehand is a collaborative canvas that makes work more connected, creative, inclusive, and impactful. As the only Visual Collaboration platform inclusively designed and priced for the entire organization, Freehand...

    54 Freehand alternatives
    Freehand screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Top Freehand Features

    1.  Support for @mentions
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Interactive Presentations
    5.  Shared whiteboard
    6.  Brainstorming
    7.  User mentions
    8.  Interactive Whiteboard
    9.  User story mapping
    10.  AI-Powered
    11. Google Docs (Suite) icon  Google docs integration
    12.  Visual planning
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    Freehand VS Freeform

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  9. Vani icon
     3 likes

    Vani is a visual collaboration platform where teams create, meet, and work together over a shared infinite canvas.

    19 Vani alternatives
    Collaborate with teammates, just like in real life

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Scrum Boards
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  Unlimited storage
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Subtasks
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Visual Pinboard
    10.  AES-256 Encryption
    11.  Hierarchical Structure
    12.  Content Templates
    Vani iconFreeform Icon

    Vani VS Freeform

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