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Draft.io
What Draft.io is
Draft.io is a collaborative workspace for information mapping, visual project management, and facilitated workshops. Its infinite canvas includes diagramming tools, workshop templates, voting sessions, a timer, and Polling Booth Mode. Customizable cards track work items, while envelopes group ideas dynamically as topics develop. Cards synchronize with Jira issues, and Enterprise can exchange data with Azure DevOps through import and export. Drafts can be shared by URL with guest editors who do not need accounts. The Free plan costs nothing and permits up to 500 objects across unlimited drafts, plus unlimited participants and guest editors. Paid access starts at €8.33 per user per month when billed annually. Draft.io is available on the web and as a self-hosted option. It states that data is hosted in France by OVH, uses TLS 1.2 or higher in transit and AES 256 encryption at rest, and describes the service as GDPR compliant. Business adds 24/7 email and phone support; Pro includes email support.
Who it suits
It suits workshop facilitators, Scrum Masters, product and project managers, architects, engineering managers, and UX designers. Teams can use it for collaborative canvases, visual work tracking, guest sessions, and voting.
What it does well
- Infinite canvas with diagramming tools
- Voting, timer, and workshop features
- Guest editors need no registration
- Jira synchronization
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Free plan capped at 500 objects
- Advanced controls are on higher plans
- Paid starting price is per user
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Forever · Up to 500 objects across all drafts · Unlimited editable drafts, participants, and guest editors · Jira integration | Free |
| Business | Yearly or monthly · SAML 2.0 SSO · IP filtering and domain control · Customer Success Program · 24/7 email and phone support · Pay for regular users | €10.83 a month |
| Pro | Yearly or monthly · Unlimited objects · Password protected sharing · Manual local backup · Draft versioning · Email support | €8.33 a month |
| Team | Yearly or monthly · Team member management · Group management · Free on-demand training sessions · Pricing varies by team size | €8.33 a month |
| Enterprise | Tailor-made pricing · Custom Jira integration · Security review and SLA support · Log management · Dedicated instance · On-premise | On request |
As draft.io lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Draft.io combines canvas-based collaboration, workshop facilitation, visual project tracking, and guest sharing. Its free tier supports a limited object count, while paid plans add capacity, administration, security, and support options.
Facts from Draft.io's own pages
- Azure DevOps
- The Enterprise page says Draft.io can exchange data with Azure DevOps by import and export. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Company
- The maker is DRAFT SAS, whose registered office is in La Chevrolière, France. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Enterprise controls
- Enterprise security features include IP filtering, domain controls, sharing controls, log management, and daily backups retained for one year. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Facilitation
- The product includes voting sessions, a timer, and Polling Booth Mode for workshop participants. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan limit
- The Free plan allows up to 500 objects across unlimited drafts. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- La Chevrolière, France · draft.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Hosting and compliance
- Draft.io says customer data is hosted in France by OVH and describes the service as GDPR compliant. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Idea organization
- Envelopes let collaborators group ideas dynamically so relevant topics can emerge. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The site identifies workshop facilitators, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, enterprise architects, project managers, product managers, engineering managers, and UX designers as audiences. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Jira
- Draft.io synchronizes its cards with Jira issues to support Agile project management workflows. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Draft.io is a flexible workspace for collaboration, information mapping, and visual management. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- Draft.io states that it uses TLS 1.2 or higher in transit and AES 256 encryption at rest. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- Drafts can be shared by URL with guest editors, and the pricing FAQ says guests do not need to register. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Business includes 24/7 email and phone support, while Pro includes email support. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Visual project management
- Users can track work items with flexible, customizable cards. · draft.io, 11 Oct 2026
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