# Draw.io: how AI models rank it, November 2026

Gane Index, November 2026 Edition. Named in 12 judge labels across 2 categories by 7 of 14 models. Page: https://www.gane.ai/index/it/vendors/draw-io

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Enterprise architecture tools](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/operations/enterprise-architecture-tools/index.md) | 0% | 27 | 27% | 11 |
| [IT documentation](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/operations/it-documentation/index.md) | 0% | 59 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Consider starting with simpler, more flexible tools (like draw.io, PowerPoint, or Visio) if your EA practice is still maturing." (Mistral Small, EA tools)
- "For ultra-basic needs—use for simple diagrams and a lightweight EA repository." (Grok 4.20, EA tools)
- "Free diagramming tool that can be used for basic EA visualizations" (Claude Haiku 4.5, EA tools)
- "For budget-conscious: Draw.io + Excel + SharePoint" (Grok 4.20, EA tools)

## And against it

- "excellent for diagrams but: Lack repository capabilities—no single source of truth" (MiniMax M2.5, EA tools)
- "Tools to Avoid as Primary Repositories: Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, EA tools)
- "It is not a true EA tool. It lacks traceability, validation" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, EA tools)

## By model

| Model | First choice | Alternative | Mention | Warning | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GPT-5.4 mini | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Perplexity Sonar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grok 4.20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mistral Small | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Llama 4 Maverick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Kimi K2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MiniMax M2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| GPT-6 Luna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muse Glimmer 30B | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |

## Sources returned with these answers

The sites and pages cited by the answers that named Draw.io, from 31 of the 41 answers that named it (only the models that return a source list).

### Domains cited

- globalaea.org: 29
- reddit.com: 17
- softwareadvice.com: 17
- g2.com: 14
- opensourceforu.com: 12
- useful-ea.com: 11
- peerspot.com: 10
- capstera.com: 9
- capterra.com: 9
- getapp.com: 9

### Pages cited

- https://globalaea.org/blogpost/956055/519735/Visual-Enterprise-Architecture-on-Any-Budget: 28
- https://globalaea.org/blogpost/956055/AEA-Blog: 13
- https://softwareadvice.com/enterprise-architecture/small-business: 13
- https://opensourceforu.com/2024/09/top-tools-for-enterprise-architecture-development: 12
- https://useful-ea.com/resources/low-cost-enterprise-architecture-tools: 10
- https://capstera.com/knowledge-hub/articles/enterprise-architecture-tools-guide: 8
- https://getapp.com/development-tools-software/enterprise-architecture/org/small-business: 8
- https://us.fitgap.com/search/enterprise-architecture-tools/small-business: 8

## What it publishes

Every page drawio.com exposes, read 2026-09-29: 613 addresses. By kind, pages and the last 90 days:

- blog: 56 pages, 8 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-28
- comparison: 4 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- template or tool: 3 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- Recent: 2026-09-28 blog: Custom link actions https://www.drawio.com/blog/custom-link-actions/
- Recent: 2026-09-17 blog: Sharepoint diagram editor https://www.drawio.com/blog/sharepoint-diagram-editor
- Recent: 2026-09-10 blog: Updated gliffy import https://www.drawio.com/blog/updated-gliffy-import
- Recent: 2026-08-18 blog: Layout shapes https://www.drawio.com/blog/layout-shapes
- Recent: 2026-08-04 blog: Updated generate https://www.drawio.com/blog/updated-generate
- Recent: 2026-07-17 blog: Configuration dialog https://www.drawio.com/blog/configuration-dialog

## Record

- Method: https://www.gane.ai/index/it/methodology
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as Gane Index, November 2026 Edition, www.gane.ai/index/it.