OmniGraffle Alternatives for Windows

OmniGraffle is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is draw.io, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to OmniGraffle and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to OmniGraffle are Pencil Project, yEd Graph Editor, LibreOffice - Draw and Dia.

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OmniGraffle alternatives are mainly Diagram Editors but may also be Mind Mapping Tools or Wireframing Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OmniGraffle.
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  1. draw.io icon
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    draw.io

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

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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    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
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    Whiteboarding example
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    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
    13.  Workflow
    14.  Document templates
    15.  No registration required
    16.  Auto aligment rulers
    17.  Drawing Board
    18.  Flow diagram visualisation
    19.  Visio stencils
    20.  Hierarchical Structure
    21.  No Tracking
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    • Most users think draw.io is a great OmniGraffle alternative.

    • draw.io is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to OmniGraffle.

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

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryOmniGraffle is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Pencil Project icon
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    Pencil Project

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    Pencil is a standalone app that lets you create diagrams or UI mockups. It doesn't have collaboration/multi-user features.

    78 Pencil Project alternatives
    Pencil Project screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Pencil Project Features

    1.  Prototyping
    2.  Sketching
    3.  Cliparts
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Export to HTML
    7.  Export to SVG
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  Export to PNG
    Discontinued

    It seems that this project is inactive. Since late 2023 there has been virtually no development in their GitHub repository.

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  4. yEd Graph Editor icon
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    yEd Graph Editor

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    yEd is a powerful diagram editor that can be used to quickly create diagrams manually or import external data for analysis and auto-magically arrange even large data sets by just pressing a button. You can use yEd to quickly create flow charts, BPMN and UML diagrams...

    111 yEd Graph Editor alternatives
    yEd Graph Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
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    Top yEd Graph Editor Features

    1.  Export to SVG
    2.  Flow diagram visualisation
    3.  BPMN diagrams
    4.  Flow Chart
    5.  Auto Layout
    6.  Portable
    7.  XML import / export
    8.  Modules
    9.  Import From Excel
    10.  Grid layout options
    11.  ER Diagrams
    12.  Layout
    13.  Class Diagrams
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  6. LibreOffice - Draw icon
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    LibreOffice - Draw

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    Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    94 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives
    LibreOffice - Draw screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Export to PDF
    2.  Portable
    3.  Sequence Diagrams
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Export to SVG
    7.  Drawing Board
    8.  Export to PNG
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Document templates
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Auto Layout
    13.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    14.  Import CSV Data
    15.  WYSIWYG Support
    16.  RAW Photo Editors
    17.  BPMN diagrams
    18.  Create UML entities
    19.  Auto aligment rulers
    20.  Edit PDF
    21.  Grid layout options
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  7. Dia icon
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    Dia

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    Dia is a GTK+ based diagram creation program for Linux, Unix, Mac OS X and Windows released under the GPL license.

    92 Dia alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Xfce
    • DragonFly BSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
    Dia screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Flow Chart
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Workflow
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
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  8. Xmind icon
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    Xmind

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    Xmind is a versatile tool for mind mapping and brainstorming available across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms. Widely adopted with over 100 million downloads and a 4.8-star rating, it offers extensive language support and automatic settings adaptation.

    117 Xmind alternatives
    Curated features for you to generate ideas, inspire creativity, and bring efficiency both in work and life.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    We offer more than traditional radial mind map structure for particular subjects. Empower your thoughts by using the right structure.
    When you want to make a mind map with a proper color scheme and style that matches your need, Smart Color Theme never lets you down. Choose the one you like and achieve a consistent look throughout your map instantly.
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    Presenter gives you more control to your presentation. Navigate your slideshow with your original mind map and jump to any topic you want.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Mind Mapping
    2.  Brainstorming
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Knowledge Management
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Handwritten Notes
    7.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Hierarchical Structure
    11.  Portable
    12.  No Tracking
    13.  Icon sets
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    Comments about Xmind as an Alternative to OmniGraffle
     
    Guest

    Doesn't serve the same purpose. It's mindmapping app.

    Negative comment •May 26, 2020
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    Guest

    Xmind only does mind maps. Omnigraffle does many other types of diagram.

    Negative comment •Nov 15, 2019
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    • This alternative is disputed. Xmind is a legitimate OmniGraffle alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Xmind is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to OmniGraffle.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryOmniGraffle is Paid and Proprietary
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedOmniGraffle is not according to our users
  10. Microsoft Visio icon
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    Microsoft Visio

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    Microsoft Visio makes it easy for IT and business professionals to visualize, explore, and communicate complex information. Go from complicated text and tables that are hard to understand to Visio diagrams that communicate information at a glance.

    115 Microsoft Visio alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft Visio Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Workflow
    3.  Flow Chart
    4.  Brainstorming
    Microsoft Visio iconOmniGraffle Icon

    Microsoft Visio VS OmniGraffle

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    • Most users think Microsoft Visio is a great OmniGraffle alternative.

    • Microsoft Visio is the most popular commercial alternative to OmniGraffle.

    • Microsoft Visio is Paid and ProprietaryOmniGraffle is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Gephi

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    Gephi is the leading visualization and exploration software for all kinds of graphs and networks. Gephi is open-source and free.

    46 Gephi alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Gephi screenshot 1
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    +2
    Gephi screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Layout
    3.  Exploration
    4.  Graphs
    5.  Interactive Graph Exploration
    6.  Filtering
    7.  Java based
    8.  Data visualization
    9.  3D Renderer
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  12. Frame0 icon
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    Frame0

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    Sketch your app ideas without stress Make hand-drawn style wireframes quickly and easily.

    53 Frame0 alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Frame0 Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Create UI Components
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Website wireframing
    7.  Sketching
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  13. Graphviz icon
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    Graphviz

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    Graphviz is open source graph visualization software. Graph visualization is a way of representing structural information as diagrams of abstract graphs and networks. It has important applications in networking, bioinformatics, software engineering, database and web design...

    51 Graphviz alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Graphviz Features

    1.  Graphs
    2.  Graph editing
    3.  Data visualization
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  14. Balsamiq Wireframes icon
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    Balsamiq Wireframes

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    Low-fidelity UI wireframing tool simulating sketching experience, optimized for speed with Quick Add, built for collaboration, drag-n-drop simplicity, exportable wireframes to PNG/PDF, interactive prototypes via linking, hundreds of UI components, reusable symbols, and more.

    78 Balsamiq Wireframes alternatives
    Balsamiq Wireframes screenshot 1

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Balsamiq Wireframes screenshot 1
    Sketch-Style Controls
    +1
    Clean Wireframes Option

    Balsamiq Wireframes Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Interactive Prototyping
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5.  Export to PNG
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  15. Whimsical icon
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    Whimsical

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

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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Flowcharts & Diagrams: It's easy and fast to create beautiful diagrams.
    Whimsical lets you create flowcharts, wireframes, virtual sticky notes, and more!
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    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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