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macSVG vs draw.io Desktop

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

macSVG

6.0
Developer Tools

App for designing HTML5 Scalable Vector Graphics

draw.io Desktop

8.0
Productivity

Online diagram software

Metric macSVG draw.io Desktop
Category Developer Tools Productivity
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 66 4.3K
90-day Installs 183 11.4K
365-day Installs 700 32.3K
Version 1.2.0 29.7.9
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.3K 59.8K
GitHub Forks 80 5.6K
Open Issues 22 63
License NOASSERTION Apache-2.0
Language Objective-C JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 23, 2017 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

macSVG

macSVG is an open-source macOS app for designing HTML5 SVG graphics, offering real-time previews and animation capabilities. It's ideal for developers and designers needing to create or animate SVGs.

Allows users to design and animate HTML5 Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) using a WebKit-based interface.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a supportive community
  • + WebKit integration for real-time previews
  • + Supports SVG animations and design

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Compatibility issues with older macOS versions
  • - Inactive recent development

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