The OmniGraffle Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about OmniGraffle in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
OmniGraffle
The Insider’s Guide
Diagramming and vector drawing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among whiteboard and mind map tools, read from OmniGraffle’s own pages.
Made by The Omni Group · checked Oct 6, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from OmniGraffle’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on OmniGraffle’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 0 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade
OmniGraffle is a diagramming and vector drawing app from The Omni Group for Mac, iPad and iPhone, used for flowcharts, wireframes and other precise diagrams. Documents are built from stencils, shapes and connected lines across multiple canvases and layers. It is sold as separate perpetual licenses for Mac and for iOS, each in Standard and Pro editions, or as a yearly subscription that covers the Pro version on all three devices.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about OmniGraffle, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Mac and iOS licenses are sold separately, Visio files need Pro, and each license covers one major version.
- 1
Best for precise diagrams and wireframes on a Mac
It's Apple only, with no integrations and no shared boards.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $59.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; Mac from $149.99 one-time.
- 3
You can try it first
14-day fully functional free trial on Mac, iPhone and iPad, started by signing in to an Omni Account
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
macOS and iOS.
- 5
Diagramming tools
Shapes connect with straight, orthogonal, curved or Bézier lines that stay attached, and on the Mac an outline tab builds a flowchart from an indented list.
- 6
Stencils and templates
The Resource Browser on Mac holds a collection of stencils and templates and searches Stenciltown, the vendor's library of stencils shared by users.
- 7
Canvases and layers
A document holds several canvases in fixed, flexible or infinite size modes, organized with layers. Shared layers and artboard layers are Pro features.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 0 of 30
That is against the other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
The plain part of OmniGraffle you could make: templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
OmniGraffle at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $59.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; Mac from $149.99 one-time
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14-day fully functional free trial on Mac, iPhone and iPad, started by signing in to an Omni Account
- Runs on
- macOS, iOS
- Made by
- The Omni Group
- Category
- Whiteboards & Mind Maps
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for precise diagrams and wireframes on a Mac
OmniGraffle is a diagramming and vector drawing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone, for flowcharts and wireframes where exact line placement matters, and you can buy it outright. It's Apple only, with no integrations and no shared boards. Mac and iOS licenses are sold separately, Visio files need Pro, and each license covers one major version.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | You buy it outright: $59.99 once on iPhone and iPad, $149.99 for a Mac Standard license. The middle of this category is $8.33 a month, so the Mac license is under two years of that, which is where a one-time price earns a B. Pro is $249.99, and the all-devices subscription is $129.99 a year. |
| Free plan and trial | C | No free version at all. The 14-day trial is the full app on Mac, iPhone and iPad, and you start it by signing in to an Omni Account rather than handing over a card. After that you buy or subscribe. |
| Features | C | Shapes joined by lines that stay attached, stencils, several canvases and layers per document, a pen tool for wireframes, and on Mac an indented list that becomes a flowchart. Pro reads and writes Visio files. Diagramming done fully, but a smaller job than this category's: nothing here shares a board with anyone. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and this is not a thing you open and get on with: stencils, layers, artboards, a point editor and Bezier lines all want learning, and the trial starts with an Omni Account sign-in. The Resource Browser and Stenciltown at least give you shapes to start from. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | One family of devices: Mac, iPhone and iPad, with no Windows, Android or web version and no integrations listed at all. A Pro license can open and export Microsoft Visio files for swapping diagrams with people on Windows. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who OmniGraffle is for
- Fits if you want a native diagramming app on your Mac and iPad
- Works for buyers who'd rather own a license than subscribe
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you or your team use Windows, Android or the web, as it's Apple only
- Pricey if you want Pro on both Mac and iPad, since the licenses are sold separately: $249.99 plus $119.99
- Not for you if you expect free upgrades for life, because the next major version is a paid upgrade
- Watch out: Visio import and export, artboards and automation need Pro, not Standard
- Too light for team boards, since nothing here shares a canvas with anyone and no integrations are listed
Good to know
Good for
- Mac, iPad and iPhone users who want a native diagramming app
- Designers drawing wireframes and precise vector diagrams
- Buyers who prefer a perpetual license to a subscription
- People who need to open or hand over Microsoft Visio files
Worth knowing
- OmniGraffle runs only on Mac, iPhone and iPad; there is no Windows, Android or web version.
- Mac and iOS perpetual licenses are sold separately; only the $129.99 yearly subscription covers all three devices.
- Visio import and export, shared layers, artboards and automation need a Pro license or the subscription.
- A perpetual license covers one major version; the next major version is a paid upgrade, offered at a discount.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$59.99 one-time
To start
OmniGraffle is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $59.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; Mac from $149.99 one-time.
v3 Standard License (iOS)
$59.99
one-time purchase
Perpetual license for OmniGraffle 3 on iPhone and iPad with the standard feature set and all 3.x updates.
v3 Pro License (iOS)
$119.99
one-time purchase
Perpetual iPhone and iPad license with the Pro features, such as Visio import and export, shared layers, artboards and JavaScript automation.
Annual Subscription
$129.99
per year
The latest Pro version on Mac, iPhone and iPad, with no charge for major version upgrades. Renews automatically until canceled.
v7 Standard License (Mac)
$149.99
one-time purchase
Perpetual license for OmniGraffle 7 on Mac only, including all 7.x updates. Later major versions are a discounted upgrade.
v7 Pro License (Mac)
$249.99
one-time purchase
Perpetual Mac license with the Pro features: Visio import and export, SVG export, shared layers, artboards, subgraphs and automation.
Trying it first
14-day fully functional free trial on Mac, iPhone and iPad, started by signing in to an Omni Account
Read from omnigroup.com on Oct 6, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Lifetime license
Perpetual licenses for Mac and iOS
A one-time purchase owns the current major version: $149.99 Standard or $249.99 Pro for Mac, and $59.99 Standard or $119.99 Pro for iPhone and iPad.
Stated on omnigroup.comEducation
Educational pricing on Mac licenses
Staff, faculty and students of accredited educational organizations get discounted Mac licenses through Omni's Educational Store. Subscriptions and App Store purchases are excluded.
Stated on support.omnigroup.comOther savings
Quantity discount on perpetual licenses
Each license beyond the first in one order takes a further 5% off the whole order, up to 30%. The discount does not apply to subscriptions.
Stated on support.omnigroup.com
What the app costs elsewhere
Each country’s App Store price for “Legacy Monthly Subscription”, against $12.49 in the United States, in dollars at the day’s rate. The four cheapest and the four dearest of 11.
| Country | Price there | In dollars | Against the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | ₺84,99 | $1.73 | 86% less |
| Indonesia | Rp 179ribu | $10.01 | 20% less |
| Philippines | ₱ 649.00 | $10.33 | 17% less |
| Brazil | R$ 51,90 | $10.37 | 17% less |
| Mexico | $249.00 | $13.68 | 10% more |
| Australia | $20.49 | $14.30 | 15% more |
| Germany | 13,49 € | $15.12 | 21% more |
| United Kingdom | £11.99 | $15.85 | 27% more |
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and iOS
Diagramming and vector drawing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, templates, diagrams.
Diagramming done fully, but a smaller job than this category's: nothing here shares a board with anyone.
- Diagramming tools
- Shapes connect with straight, orthogonal, curved or Bézier lines that stay attached, and on the Mac an outline tab builds a flowchart from an indented list.
- Stencils and templates
- The Resource Browser on Mac holds a collection of stencils and templates and searches Stenciltown, the vendor's library of stencils shared by users.
- Canvases and layers
- A document holds several canvases in fixed, flexible or infinite size modes, organized with layers. Shared layers and artboard layers are Pro features.
- Wireframing and vector drawing
- A pen tool, a point editor, and grouping, snapping and alignment tools support wireframes and vector graphics. Pro adds shape combinations and blend modes.
- Visio import and export
- Pro reads Microsoft Visio files, templates and stencils in formats such as .vsd and .vsdx, and exports diagrams in Visio's XML format.
- Automation
- Pro runs JavaScript automation and plug-ins on both Mac and iOS, plus AppleScript on Mac, and objects can trigger actions such as switching canvas.
Where it runs
- macOS
- iOS
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
OmniGraffle is made by The Omni Group.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/30
Other whiteboard and mind map tools it is graded above
OmniGraffle's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 0 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 19 of 30) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 31 whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. OmniGraffle’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 19 of 30
- CFree plan and trialAbove 1 of 30
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 30
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 30
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 30
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of OmniGraffle you could make: templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 25 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools grade higher. It costs $59.99, paid once.
What you could make
- Templates: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A diagram editor.
- Apps for macOS and iOS that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. OmniGraffle’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, draw.io, SmartDraw and Whimsical
The 5 tools OmniGraffle is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Microsoft Visio
Free trial · from $5.00/mo
Diagramming software for flowcharts, org charts and floor plans.
- Only OmniGraffle lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Microsoft Visio lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft Visio lists a Windows app.
- 2.6GPA
Lucidchart
Free plan · from $9/mo
Browser-based diagramming for flowcharts, org charts and systems.
- Lucidchart has a free plan. OmniGraffle does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniGraffle lists a macOS app.
- Only Lucidchart lists a web app.
- 3.2GPA
draw.io
Free
Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose.
- 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.
- 2.2GPA
SmartDraw
Free trial · from $10.95/mo
Floor plans, scaled layouts and business diagrams in the browser.
- Only OmniGraffle lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only SmartDraw lists a web app.
- OmniGraffle can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.4GPA
Whimsical
Free plan · from $10/mo
Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs.
- Whimsical has a free plan. OmniGraffle does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniGraffle lists an iOS app.
- Only Whimsical lists a web app.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is OmniGraffle free?
No, OmniGraffle is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day fully functional free trial on Mac, iPhone and iPad, started by signing in to an Omni Account.
How much does OmniGraffle cost?
OmniGraffle lists 5 plans. v3 Standard License (iOS): $59.99 one-time purchase. v3 Pro License (iOS): $119.99 one-time purchase.
What platforms does OmniGraffle work on?
OmniGraffle is available on macOS and iOS.
Does OmniGraffle offer any discounts?
OmniGraffle publicly lists the following: Perpetual licenses for Mac and iOS; Educational pricing on Mac licenses; Quantity discount on perpetual licenses.
Does OmniGraffle have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. OmniGraffle is listed for macOS and iOS.
Does OmniGraffle have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. OmniGraffle is listed for macOS and iOS.
Is OmniGraffle open source?
OmniGraffle is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
Does OmniGraffle have a student discount?
Educational pricing on Mac licenses. Staff, faculty and students of accredited educational organizations get discounted Mac licenses through Omni's Educational Store.
Who makes OmniGraffle?
OmniGraffle is made by The Omni Group.
What are the alternatives to OmniGraffle?
The closest alternatives to OmniGraffle in our directory are Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, draw.io, SmartDraw and Whimsical.
How does OmniGraffle compare with other whiteboard and mind map tools?
OmniGraffle's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 0 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, and level with 5.
Could I make my own version of OmniGraffle?
The plain part of OmniGraffle you could make: templates. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from OmniGraffle’s own pages on Oct 6, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from The Omni Group's own pages on 6 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-04-18.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by The Omni Group. Prices change, so check omnigroup.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- OmniGraffle, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/omnigraffle
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Prices and grades as they are today
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what OmniGraffle’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. OmniGraffle is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by The Omni Group. Prices and plans change: check omnigroup.com before you buy.