Cacoo alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Cacoo: free plan limited to six sheets, and smaller shape libraries than Lucidchart or draw.io. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Cacoo, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Lucidchart currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Lucidchart	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	66.5
2	Creately	Free plan + paid	No	Web	4 of 4	62.6
3	draw.io	Free	Yes	Web, Windows, macOS +3	5 of 5	59.6
4	WhWhimsical	Free plan + paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows	4 of 4	57.2
5	Gliffy	Free plan + paid	No	Web	4 of 4	55.3

1. LucidchartTop pick
Best for: Teams that want a shared, browser-based diagram library tied into their office and dev tools
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Cacoo
A bigger ecosystem and more advanced features if budget allows.
Pros
Real-time collaboration with comments and revision history
Data linking, org chart imports and conditional formatting
Integrations with Google, Microsoft and Atlassian tools
Large template and shape library
Cons
Free plan is too limited for regular use
Per-user pricing adds up for big teams
Large diagrams can feel sluggish in the browser
Visit Lucidchart Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Lucidchart a good Cacoo alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Education accounts
Free for eligible educators and students
Checked Oct 25, 2026lucidchart.com(opens source in a new tab)
Data linking
Google Sheets, Excel and CSV
Checked Oct 25, 2026lucidchart.com(opens source in a new tab)
Diagram as code
Mermaid
Checked Oct 25, 2026lucidchart.com(opens source in a new tab)
Compliance
SOC 2, PCI, FedRAMP Moderate
Checked Oct 25, 2026lucidchart.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Creately
Best for: Teams that want diagrams, org charts and process maps that carry real data
Free plan + paidWeb
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Cacoo
Similar pricing with more diagram types and data-connected shapes.
Pros
Free plan with no time limit
Shapes can hold data and link to outside sources
Purpose-built org chart and process mapping products
On-premises deployment available for enterprises
Cons
Free plan caps each diagram at 40 shapes
Product line-up is confusing to navigate
Advanced modules need an enterprise agreement
Visit Creately Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Creately a good Cacoo alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, free forever
Checked Oct 25, 2026creately.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan limit
Up to 40 shapes per diagram
Checked Oct 25, 2026creately.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
Confluence Cloud, Microsoft Teams, Slack
Checked Oct 25, 2026creately.com(opens source in a new tab)
Enterprise
SAML SSO, SCIM and data residency
Checked Oct 25, 2026creately.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. draw.io
Best for: Anyone who wants capable diagramming for free without handing their files to a vendor
FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Browser extension
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Cacoo
Completely free, with larger shape libraries and an offline desktop app.
Pros
Completely free with no paywalled features
Files stay in your own storage or on disk
Offline desktop app for all three desktop OSes
Huge shape libraries including cloud and network icons
Cons
Interface feels dated next to newer tools
Collaboration features depend on the storage you pick
Fewer AI and data-linking features than paid rivals
Visit draw.io Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is draw.io a good Cacoo alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Price
Free, no sign-up required
Checked Oct 25, 2026drawio.com(opens source in a new tab)
License
Apache 2.0
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Users
100M+
Checked Oct 25, 2026drawio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2005
Checked Oct 25, 2026drawio.com(opens source in a new tab)
SSO paywall
None
Checked Oct 25, 2026drawio.com(opens source in a new tab)
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4. Whimsical
Best for: Product and design teams sketching flows, wireframes and maps quickly
Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Cacoo
Faster, more polished editor for flowcharts and wireframes.
Pros
Very quick to draw clean-looking flowcharts
Wireframes, mind maps and docs in the same workspace
Viewers and guests are free
Cons
Free plan caps objects per month and watermarks exports
Few specialised shapes for network, cloud or UML work
No data linking or diagrams as code
Visit Whimsical Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Whimsical a good Cacoo alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Up to 50 board objects per month
Checked Oct 25, 2026whimsical.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro price
$10 per editor/month (annual)
Checked Oct 25, 2026whimsical.com(opens source in a new tab)
Business price
$20 per editor/month (annual)
Checked Oct 25, 2026whimsical.com(opens source in a new tab)
Desktop app
macOS and Windows
Checked Oct 25, 2026whimsical.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. Gliffy
Best for: Confluence teams that want simple diagrams embedded directly in their wiki pages
Free plan + paidWeb
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Cacoo
Diagrams inside Confluence pages if that's where your team already works.
Pros
Diagrams live inside Confluence pages and Jira issues
Free for Confluence sites up to 10 users
Simple editor that non-specialists pick up quickly
Cons
Standalone web app is closed to new accounts
Only useful if you use Atlassian tools
Fewer shapes and features than draw.io
Visit Gliffy Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Gliffy a good Cacoo alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free tier
Up to 10 Confluence users, no time limit
Checked Oct 25, 2026gliffy.com(opens source in a new tab)
Price (11-100 users)
$3.80 per user/month, billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026gliffy.com(opens source in a new tab)
Gliffy Online sign-ups
Closed to new accounts
Checked Oct 25, 2026gliffy.com(opens source in a new tab)
Diagram types
Flowcharts, UML, BPMN, network, Mermaid
Checked Oct 25, 2026gliffy.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Cacoo alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Cacoo alternative for most people

Lucidchart

A bigger ecosystem and more advanced features if budget allows.