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draw.io alternatives · Whiteboards

Alternatives to draw.io with a one-time purchase

The draw.io listing shows no one-time purchase. 5 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

draw.io is free to use. 1 of them is free or has a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from draw.io

  1. Microsoft Visio

    Diagramming software for flowcharts, org charts and floor plans

    • Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1). draw.io is free.
    • draw.io has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only draw.io lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Microsoft Visio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Microsoft Visio vs draw.ioMicrosoft Visio pricing and details

  2. OmniGraffle

    Diagramming and vector drawing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone

    • OmniGraffle starts at $59.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; Mac from $149.99 one-time. draw.io is free.
    • draw.io has a free plan. OmniGraffle does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OmniGraffle lists an iOS app.
    • Only draw.io lists a web app.
    OmniGraffle vs draw.ioOmniGraffle pricing and details

  3. MindManager

    Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts

    • MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). draw.io is free.
    • draw.io has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindManager lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only draw.io lists a Linux app.
    MindManager pricing and details

  4. SimpleMind

    Mind mapping app sold as a one-time purchase per platform

    • SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows. draw.io is free.
    • Only SimpleMind lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only draw.io lists a web app.
    • Only draw.io lists a Linux app.
    SimpleMind pricing and details

  5. Scapple

    Freeform mind-mapping app for writers, on Mac and Windows

    • Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows). draw.io is free.
    • draw.io has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only draw.io lists a web app.
    • Only draw.io lists a Linux app.
    Scapple pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to draw.io that you buy once?

Yes. Microsoft Visio, OmniGraffle, MindManager, SimpleMind and Scapple can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy draw.io once instead of subscribing?

The draw.io listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

SimpleMind is free or has a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to draw.io: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.