Open source diagrams projects
Every project in the registry tagged diagrams, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
Collaborative whiteboard with a hand-drawn aesthetic
Text-based diagramming that renders in code and docs
38 editorial diagram types for Claude Code, Codex, and Pi. Self-contained HTML + SVG. No shadows. No Mermaid slop.
HedgeDoc - Ideas grow better together
Frequently asked questions
How many open source diagrams projects are there?
This registry tracks 4 projects tagged diagrams, with 270,714 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is Excalidraw at 132,233 stars.
Are these diagrams projects free to use?
Yes — 4 of the 4 carry an explicit open-source licence across 2 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which diagrams project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these diagrams projects still maintained?
4 of the 4 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.