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EdrawMax

Visio-style diagramming suite from Wondershare with hundreds of diagram types and templates.

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About EdrawMax

EdrawMax is Wondershare's all-round diagramming app, covering flowcharts, org charts, network and engineering diagrams, floor plans, UML, mind maps, infographics, science illustrations and more. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux desktops and in the browser, and its ribbon interface will feel familiar to anyone who has used Microsoft Office or Visio. The library is large: thousands of templates and tens of thousands of symbols, plus a community gallery of user-made diagrams. AI features can turn text into diagrams and there is a PowerPoint add-in. It is sold as a subscription or one-time licence, with a limited free version to try it. EdrawMax is good value for people who need many specialised diagram types on desktop, but collaboration is weaker than cloud-first tools, and the Wondershare site leans heavily on upsells across its other products.

Best for: Individuals who want a desktop Visio alternative with lots of templates.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Very wide range of diagram types and symbols
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and the web
  • Office-like interface that's easy to learn
  • One-time licence available

Why people leave

  • Real-time collaboration is limited
  • Free version is heavily restricted
  • Lots of upselling across Wondershare products

Top EdrawMax alternatives

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  1. 1Microsoft Visio logo
    Microsoft Visio

    The original Office diagramming tool, included in many business setups.

    66.5
  2. 2SmartDraw logo
    SmartDraw

    Similar breadth with stronger automatic formatting and site licences.

    62.6
  3. 3draw.io logo
    draw.io

    Free and open source with an offline desktop app on the same platforms.

    59.6
  4. 4ConceptDraw DIAGRAM logo
    ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

    Another desktop suite for macOS and Windows with add-on solution libraries.

    57.2
  5. 5Lucidchart logo
    Lucidchart

    Better for teams that need real-time collaboration in the browser.

    55.3

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EdrawMax: common questions

Is EdrawMax free?

EdrawMax has a free plan and paid plans.

Is EdrawMax open source?

No, EdrawMax is not open source. Open-source alternatives include draw.io.

What platforms does EdrawMax run on?

EdrawMax is available for Web, Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to EdrawMax?

The highest-ranked EdrawMax alternatives right now are Microsoft Visio, SmartDraw and draw.io. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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