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Cloudcraft alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Cloudcraft: effectively requires Datadog, and not suited to hand-drawn or non-cloud diagrams. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Cloudcraft, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Hava currently ranks first.

Cloudcraft has been acquired. Acquired by Datadog; now offered as part of the Datadog platform.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Diagrams (mingrammer) logoDiagrams (mingrammer)Open sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 459.6
2draw.io logodraw.ioFreeYesWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 557.2
  1. Diagrams (mingrammer) logo

    1. Diagrams (mingrammer)Top pick

    Best for: Developers documenting cloud architecture as code in Python

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cloudcraft

    Free Python diagrams-as-code for cloud architecture with provider icons.

    Pros

    • Architecture diagrams as reviewable Python code
    • Icons for all major clouds and many tools
    • Free and MIT licensed

    Cons

    • Needs Python and Graphviz installed
    • Limited control over layout
    • Doesn't discover existing infrastructure
    Visit Diagrams (mingrammer) 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 Diagrams (mingrammer) a good Cloudcraft alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Language
    Python
    Checked Oct 25, 2026diagrams.mingrammer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Providers
    AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Alibaba, Oracle and more
    Checked Oct 25, 2026diagrams.mingrammer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud resource control
    None; it only draws diagrams
    Checked Oct 25, 2026diagrams.mingrammer.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. draw.io logo

    2. 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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cloudcraft

    Free hand-drawn cloud diagrams with official AWS, Azure and GCP shapes.

    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 ×0.369
    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 draw.io a good Cloudcraft 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)

The best Cloudcraft alternative for…

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

Hava logo

Best Cloudcraft alternative for most people

Hava

Standalone automated cloud diagrams that don't depend on a monitoring platform.

Diagrams (mingrammer) logo

Best Cloudcraft alternative for a free option

Diagrams (mingrammer)

Free Python diagrams-as-code for cloud architecture with provider icons.

Lucidchart logo

Best Cloudcraft alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Lucidchart

Has cloud shape libraries and a cloud import add-on for hand-curated diagrams.

draw.io logo

Best Cloudcraft alternative for open source

draw.io

Free hand-drawn cloud diagrams with official AWS, Azure and GCP shapes.

Hava logo

Best Cloudcraft alternative for self-hosting

Hava

Standalone automated cloud diagrams that don't depend on a monitoring platform.

Diagrams (mingrammer) logo

Best Cloudcraft alternative for Mac

Diagrams (mingrammer)

Free Python diagrams-as-code for cloud architecture with provider icons.

Diagrams (mingrammer) logo

Best Cloudcraft alternative for Windows

Diagrams (mingrammer)

Free Python diagrams-as-code for cloud architecture with provider icons.

Diagrams (mingrammer) logo

Best Cloudcraft alternative for Linux

Diagrams (mingrammer)

Free Python diagrams-as-code for cloud architecture with provider icons.

Lucidchart logo

Best Cloudcraft alternative for iPhone and Android

Lucidchart

Has cloud shape libraries and a cloud import add-on for hand-curated diagrams.

IcePanel logo

Best Cloudcraft alternative for working in the browser

IcePanel

Models architecture at several levels of detail rather than raw infrastructure.

Cloudcraft alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Cloudcraft?

Hava ranks first right now. Standalone automated cloud diagrams that don't depend on a monitoring platform. Lucidchart and Diagrams (mingrammer) follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Cloudcraft?

Yes. Lucidchart (free plan + paid), Diagrams (mingrammer) (open source), draw.io (free) and IcePanel (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Cloudcraft?

Yes: Diagrams (mingrammer) and draw.io. draw.io can also be self-hosted.

Which Cloudcraft alternatives work on Linux?

Diagrams (mingrammer) and draw.io run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Cloudcraft?

The complaints we hear most: effectively requires Datadog; not suited to hand-drawn or non-cloud diagrams; some overlays need extra Datadog products.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Cloudcraft, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.