A faster, cleaner alternative to draw.io — built for engineers
Make clear technical diagrams without the clutter. Focus on ideas, not nudging and tweaking.
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Why engineers are switching from draw.io
Bloated UI
Just want something simple and focused — not 300 buttons.
Slow performance
Diagrams shouldn't lag. You need quick, responsive tools, even for complex systems.
Lackluster exports
Your diagram might end up in a doc, deck, or publication — it should look like it belongs there.
Common frustrations you've probably encountered:
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close Spending 30 minutes nudging arrows into place
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close Features everywhere, just not the ones you need
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close Sluggish performance with even medium-sized diagrams
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Vexlio is built for speed, clarity, and technical communication
Clean default styling
High visual quality by default makes diagrams just look right.
Tons of keyboard shortcuts
Made with power-users in mind.
Smart + focused tools
Get your diagrams done more quickly.
Made in under 3 minutes with Vexlio
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How Vexlio stacks up versus draw.io
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Smooth performance even for complex diagrams |
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Minimal, focused UI |
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No
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Smart tools to make common tasks easy |
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No
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Built-in code syntax highlighting |
Yes
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No
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True LaTeX support |
Yes
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No
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Built for engineers |
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No
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Here's what our users have said
Real users speaking about Vexlio's previous desktop version:
I was able to knock together some pretty nice diagrams super-quickly using the demo version. Lots of nice touches.— Gabe R.
Definitely addresses many of the pain points I have with Google Drawings, Inkscape etc. for making diagrams.— Jim M.
Your application fits an empty spot in my toolbelt.— Clint P.
A great companion to TexLive for technical publications.— Jeremy A.
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