Diagrams.net
Quoted from ChatGPT:
Diagrams.net (formerly draw.io) is a free, versatile diagramming tool developed by JGraph Ltd that runs in your browser or as a desktop app for Windows, macOS, Linux—and even via containers (en.wikipedia.org).
🔄 Why the name change from draw.io to diagrams.net?
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In February–March 2020, JGraph officially began migrating its web app from the
draw.io
domain todiagrams.net
due to security concerns over the.io
domain and its control (drawio.com). -
They assured users that the software, files, integrations (like Confluence, Jira, GitHub, etc.), and user experience remain the same—only the domain changed .
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Many still refer to it as “draw.io,” and that branding persists in the desktop apps and APIs (github.com).
What it does
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Create flowcharts, UML, org charts, ER diagrams, network maps, mind‑maps, etc. (en.wikipedia.org).
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Works online, offline (via Electron desktop app), and integrates with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, GitHub, GitLab, and tools like VS Code, Confluence, Jira, Notion, and more .
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Export to PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, and import Visio files (VSDX) (en.wikipedia.org).
Who uses it?
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Widely popular in tech circles, often compared to Visio, Lucidchart, SmartDraw (en.wikipedia.org).
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Loved by sysadmins, developers, network engineers—because it’s powerful yet free, with tight cloud integrations .
So... should you use draw.io or diagrams.net?
Both are exactly the same tool.
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Use diagrams.net, the official and secure domain.
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You can still call it draw.io—just don’t worry about confusing branding.
Quick Tips 💡
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Visit https://app.diagrams.net to start right away—no sign‑up or login needed.
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If you're more comfortable thinking "draw.io," go right ahead—it’s the same experience.
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For integrations (e.g. embedding in Confluence/Jira), the domains
draw.io
,app.diagrams.net
andembed.diagrams.net
all work seamlessly—they just redirect behind the scenes (drawio.com).
In summary
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diagrams.net = secure, official domain.
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draw.io = well-known brand name that still lives on.
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Software, features & integrations stay identical.
Diagrams.net (formerly draw.io) is 100% free to use
✅ Free Features:
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No account required.
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No time limits or usage caps.
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Works online (via browser) or offline (via downloadable desktop app).
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Save diagrams to:
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Your device
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Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, GitHub, etc.
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Export to PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, and more.
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Open-source codebase (on GitHub).
No account required.
No time limits or usage caps.
Works online (via browser) or offline (via downloadable desktop app).
Save diagrams to:
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Your device
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Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, GitHub, etc.
Export to PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, and more.
Open-source codebase (on GitHub).
💼 Paid Options (Optional):
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Paid versions are available only when integrated with Confluence or Jira via Atlassian Marketplace (for enterprise/business use).
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These charge per user—but only because of Atlassian's pricing system.
Paid versions are available only when integrated with Confluence or Jira via Atlassian Marketplace (for enterprise/business use).
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These charge per user—but only because of Atlassian's pricing system.
👉 For individual users, students, educators, developers, and small teams:
Everything is free. No watermark. No forced login. No trial period.
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