Is draw.io completely free?

Yes, diagrams.net (draw.io) is free, with offline desktop/PWA options (docs).

Best free alternatives for teams?

Freemium SaaS: Lucidchart, Miro, Figma/FigJam. Lightweight: Excalidraw.

Offline/local workflows → draw.io (offline docs) Templates & polished UX → Lucidchart (plan details)

draw.io: offline-capable, widely used. ProcessOn: free plan covers most tasks, real-time collaboration, supports short-term trial codes.

Check official education programs (Miro pricing, Figma pricing).

Official trials or short-term activation codes (1/3/7-day) can temporarily lift limits.

Use web app with local or cloud storage; offline options exist (docs).

Paid: advanced exports, unlimited files/boards, templates, admin controls, enterprise compliance.