Cacoo vs Creately

Cacoo, made by Nulab, is an online diagramming tool for creating flowcharts, wireframes, network diagrams, and org charts with real-time collaboration built in. Multiple people can edit the same diagram simultaneously, with in-app video chat and commenting so teams can talk through a diagram without leaving the canvas. It integrates with tools teams already use, including Slack, Google Drive, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Creative Cloud, and offers enterprise options like SAML authentication and private server hosting. Cacoo reports over 4 million users worldwide, spanning project managers, software architects, and small business teams who need shared visual diagrams rather than static files.

Creately is a visual collaboration and diagramming platform that combines an infinite canvas with data-linked visual apps, letting teams build flowcharts, org charts, mind maps, and wireframes while also tracking project data on the same board. It positions itself as covering the full path "from idea to execution" rather than just static diagramming.

• Free plan supports unlimited users, useful for small collaborative teams
• Real-time editing and in-app video chat streamline remote diagram discussions
• Wide range of third-party integrations (Slack, Confluence, Teams)
• Backed by Nulab, an established company also behind Backlog and Typetalk

• Free plan supports unlimited canvases and collaborators, not just a capped trial
• Combines diagramming with lightweight data/project tracking on the same board
• Large template library across many team functions
• Enterprise-grade security certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2)

• Free plan is capped at just 6 sheets total
• Revision history and premium templates require a paid plan
• Enterprise security features require contacting sales for pricing

• Mid-tier plan pricing (Starter, Team, Business) isn't shown in exact numbers on the pricing page
• Free plan caps items per canvas at 45, which is limiting for complex diagrams
• Feature breadth (diagrams plus project management) may be more than users who just want simple diagramming need