No install, no setup
Open the link and draw. No plugins, desktop app or configuration first.
draw.io alternative
Diagram in the browser. Collaborate instantly.
If you use draw.io but miss live collaboration, pinned comments and version history without any setup, Diagraw fills that gap right in the browser with nothing to install.
In the browser · Live collaboration · Export to PNG, JPG, PDF
Real-time collaboration
Cursors, presence and comments on the same canvas, not just a shared file.
Bridges to your workflow
Import Mermaid or Miro and export to PNG, JPG, PDF or Mermaid when you need it.
Comparison
What teams want when draw.io falls short
draw.io is capable for standalone diagrams; Diagraw adds the collaborative, continuous-review layer.
When you review as a team
live
A session with cursors and comments instead of exporting and going back and forth over chat.
When decisions change
with history
Version history means you don't duplicate files to keep an earlier state.
When you start from Mermaid
not from scratch
Import the code, work on it visually and export Mermaid again.
When you present the diagram
together
Follow mode and presence so everyone watches the same canvas.
What you get in Diagraw
| Capability | Diagraw |
|---|---|
| Start without an account | Yes, the canvas opens straight away |
| Hand-drawn look | Yes, sketchy rendering by default |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes, live cursors and presence |
| Comments with @mentions | Yes, on the shared session |
| Version history | Yes, on saved diagrams |
| Import from Miro | Yes, via OAuth |
| Mermaid import and export | Yes, both directions |
| Official cloud icons | 726 AWS, Google Cloud and IBM icons (5 per provider on the free plan) |
| Text-to-diagram AI | Yes, Lyra, with a monthly quota on the free plan |
| Read-only embed | Yes, an iframe per shared link |
| Price | Free; Pro at 6 €/month or 60 €/year |
When draw.io is the better choice
If your diagrams live inside Confluence or a desktop file and precise, standards-heavy stencils matter more than live review, the fit is already good. Diagraw is the better call when several people edit the same board at once and the discussion belongs next to the drawing.
Why teams pick Diagraw over draw.io
A live session link, without exporting the diagram to comment on it.
Comments pinned to specific parts of the canvas.
Version history without duplicating files by hand.
Import an existing Mermaid flow or a Miro board.
An optional hand-drawn look so the diagram never feels rigid.
FAQ
Does Diagraw open .drawio files?
It doesn't import draw.io's native format, but if your diagram comes from Mermaid you can paste the code, and from Miro you can connect your account. Anything else is quick to redraw on the canvas.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Diagraw runs in the browser; open the link and start drawing.
Can I collaborate in real time?
Yes. Open a live session with cursors, presence and comments, even for signed-out guests.
What export formats are there?
Export to PNG, JPG or PDF, save a Diagraw file, or generate Mermaid and Docker Compose from the diagram.
Is it free?
Yes. Drawing and sharing by link is free and account-free for guests; the free account adds a library and version history.
Diagraw Pro
More power when you need it
Diagraw is free to use. Pro unlocks the full experience for 6 €/month or 60 €/year (2 months free).
- Lyra UltraThe smartest AI engine, with unlimited requests.
- Unlimited diagramsNo cap on your saved library.
- Extended historyUp to 100 automatic versions per diagram.
- Bigger diagramsUp to 10 MB per diagram, images included.
- Permanent sessionsShared links that never expire.
6 €/month
60 €/year-17%
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Team diagrams without draw.io's friction
Open a collaborative canvas in the browser and share by link in seconds.