Network Diagramming
draw.io is free — but static diagrams don't respond to incidents
draw.io gets the job done for one-off diagrams, but there's no live status, no team collaboration, no ITAM link, and no history. NetMapr turns your network diagram into a living record of your infrastructure.
Why teams leave draw.io
- draw.io is purely static — no live node status or IP address tracking
- Files live locally or in Google Drive — no shared team workspace built-in
- No integration with asset management or documentation
- No nmap import or automated topology discovery
- No version history or topology diff to catch undocumented changes
Feature comparison
| Feature | Layer8 Systems | draw.io |
|---|---|---|
| Network topology diagrams | ||
| IP / hostname tracking per node | ||
| Node status indicators | ||
| nmap scan import | ||
| Topology diff | ||
| Linked runbooks | ||
| Real-time collaboration | Limited | |
| Free tier | 3 maps | Fully free (no teams) |
Pricing
Layer8 Systems
draw.io is free but has no team or collaboration features. Layer8 Systems is free for individuals (3 maps, 50 assets, 50 notes) and $19 CAD/month for Pro with unlimited everything.
draw.io
draw.io is free but has no team or collaboration features. Layer8 Systems is free for individuals (3 maps, 50 assets, 50 notes) and $19 CAD/month for Pro with unlimited everything.
Switching from draw.io?
Export your draw.io diagrams as images or XML for reference. Use them as a guide to rebuild your topology in NetMapr, or start fresh with an nmap import for automated device discovery.
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Get started for freeFree tier: 50 notes, 50 assets, 3 network maps
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