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Self-Hosting Diagrams.net: Online Diagram Editor

Diagrams.net (draw.io) is a self-hosted diagram editor. Flowcharts, network diagrams, UML — all in your browser with no cloud dependency.

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What Is Diagrams.net?


Diagrams.net (formerly draw.io) is a free, open-source diagramming tool. Create flowcharts, network diagrams, UML, and more.


Features


  • Flowcharts and process diagrams
  • Network and infrastructure diagrams
  • UML diagrams
  • ER diagrams
  • Org charts
  • Floor plans
  • Mindmaps
  • Thousands of shape libraries
  • Scratchpad for reusable components
  • Export to PNG, SVG, PDF, XML

    • Diagrams.net vs Excalidraw vs Lucidchart


  • Diagrams.net: Most diagram types, precise, formal
  • Excalidraw: Hand-drawn style, collaborative, informal
  • Lucidchart: SaaS, most polished, expensive

    • Deployment


    Deploy on TinyPod. Resources: 1 CPU, 128 MB RAM (static app).


    Diagrams.net is the most capable free diagramming tool available.