draw.io
Diagram software for making flowcharts, process diagrams, org charts, UML, ER and network diagrams.
Maintained, but at a slower pace than the leaders in its category.
Commit activity more than 20% of tracked projects; popularity more than 76%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 8.4k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v31.5.3 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 |
| Built with | Javascript, Docker |
Is draw.io actively maintained?
Development is ongoing. The repository recorded 57 commits over the same window, and the last three months alone account for 21 of them.
The most recent tagged release, v31.5.3, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
draw.io ranks #9 of 22 in Note-taking & Editors, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What draw.io actually does
draw.io is a web-based diagramming application used for creating flowcharts, process diagrams, organisational charts, and technical schematics like UML and network graphs. It provides a visual canvas for structuring information and sketching out workflows. The project is licensed under the Apache-2.0 licence and built using JavaScript.
Best fit: It is a suitable choice if you need a self-hosted visual editor for mapping out processes and technical architecture without relying on third-party cloud services.
Worth knowing: You should note that self-hosting the full collaborative feature set may require configuring additional backend services beyond the static frontend assets.
Deployment notes
Since it runs as a Docker container using JavaScript, you will typically need to place it behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination and map container ports to your host.
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