Architecture diagram tool

A free online architecture diagram tool on a real-time whiteboard — no signup. Sketch services, boundaries and data flows freehand, or drop Mermaid diagrams onto the same canvas and share one URL with your team.

Open an architecture board → Mermaid diagrams →

What you can put on the board

How to draw an architecture diagram online

  1. Open a board. Click Open an architecture board — fresh canvas, shareable URL, no signup.
  2. Sketch the system. Draw components and arrows, add sticky notes for decisions, or paste Mermaid for a crisp diagram node.
  3. Share and iterate. Send the URL to reviewers. Edits appear live; optional AI agents can propose diagram updates on the same board.

cnvs.app vs heavyweight architecture tools

CapabilityHeavy diagram suitescnvs.app architecture board
Start sketchingNew doc, template, often loginInstant board URL
Freehand + formal diagramsUsually one or the otherBoth on one canvas
Real-time collaborationPaid seatsShare a URL
AI agent read/writeRare / proprietaryPublic MCP endpoint
PriceFreemium / enterprise$0 forever

FAQ

Is this architecture diagram tool free?

Yes. cnvs.app is free with no signup. Open a board, sketch boxes and arrows or drop in Mermaid diagrams, and share the URL — no account, no paywall.

Can I collaborate on an architecture diagram in real time?

Yes. Share the board URL and every collaborator edits the same live canvas. Changes sync over the real-time channel within seconds.

Can I mix freehand sketching with formal diagrams?

Yes. Draw boxes and arrows freehand, add sticky notes, and embed Mermaid architecture or flowchart diagrams on the same board.

Can an AI agent help draw the architecture?

Yes. Point any MCP client at https://cnvs.app/mcp and the agent can read board state and write text, notes and Mermaid diagrams live beside you.

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