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Draw Things vs draw.io Desktop

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Draw Things

7.0
Media & Design

Run Stable Diffusion locally

draw.io Desktop

8.0
Productivity

Online diagram software

Metric Draw Things draw.io Desktop
Category Media & Design Productivity
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 408 4.3K
90-day Installs 1.1K 11.4K
365-day Installs 2.3K 32.3K
Version 1.20260430.0-09f170fc 29.7.9
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 380 59.8K
GitHub Forks 39 5.6K
Open Issues 39 63
License GPL-3.0 Apache-2.0
Language C JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Sep 10, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Draw Things

Draw Things enables local Stable Diffusion image generation, offering offline AI capabilities. It supports cross-platform use, benefiting artists and designers seeking offline image creation.

Runs Stable Diffusion locally to generate images on macOS and iPad.

Pros

  • + Local AI image generation
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Open-source under GPL-3.0

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Some technical challenges reported

draw.io Desktop

draw.io Desktop is a powerful diagramming tool that offers a seamless way to create and edit diagrams offline. It combines the ease of use of its online counterpart with the convenience of a desktop application, making it ideal for users who need to work without an internet connection. The app supports a wide range of diagram types, including flowcharts, mind maps, and network diagrams, and is popular among both individuals and teams for its collaborative features.

draw.io Desktop allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on diagrams offline using a desktop application.

Pros

  • + Offline diagram creation and editing capabilities
  • + Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • + Collaborative features for team projects
  • + Free and open-source with an Apache-2.0 license

Cons

  • - Occasional performance issues, particularly on Windows
  • - Potential update problems, though these have been addressed