OmniGraffle alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave OmniGraffle: apple platforms only, and no real-time collaboration. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces OmniGraffle, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM currently ranks first.
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Best OmniGraffle alternative for most people
ConceptDraw DIAGRAMDesktop diagramming for macOS that also runs on Windows for mixed teams.
Best OmniGraffle alternative for a free option
draw.ioFree Mac desktop app with big shape libraries and no lock-in.
Best OmniGraffle alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
LucidchartBrowser-based with real-time collaboration if you need to work with others.
Best OmniGraffle alternative for open source
draw.ioFree Mac desktop app with big shape libraries and no lock-in.
Best OmniGraffle alternative for self-hosting
draw.ioFree Mac desktop app with big shape libraries and no lock-in.
Best OmniGraffle alternative for Mac
MonodrawA cheap Mac app for text-based diagrams that live in code and docs.
Best OmniGraffle alternative for Windows
Microsoft VisioThe file format standard in Windows-heavy companies.
Best OmniGraffle alternative for Linux
draw.ioFree Mac desktop app with big shape libraries and no lock-in.
Best OmniGraffle alternative for iPhone and Android
LucidchartBrowser-based with real-time collaboration if you need to work with others.
Best OmniGraffle alternative for working in the browser
LucidchartBrowser-based with real-time collaboration if you need to work with others.
OmniGraffle alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to OmniGraffle?
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM ranks first right now. Desktop diagramming for macOS that also runs on Windows for mixed teams. Lucidchart and draw.io follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to OmniGraffle?
Yes. Lucidchart (free plan + paid) and draw.io (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to OmniGraffle?
Yes: draw.io. draw.io can also be self-hosted.
Which OmniGraffle alternatives work on Linux?
draw.io runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from OmniGraffle?
The complaints we hear most: apple platforms only; no real-time collaboration; expensive compared with web tools for casual use.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces OmniGraffle, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.