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Cairn vs FlowMapp
Both stand on user flow software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Choose Cairn if you use macOS and need to map role-based flows and catch missing data before development. Look elsewhere if your work depends on real-time collaboration or detailed visual design.
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Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
FlowMapp combines site planning, wireframing, collaboration, and project administration in one visual platform. Its free tier is limited, and mobile support is incomplete, so check those constraints against your workflow.
Visit FlowMappThe facts
| Cairn | FlowMapp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro — perpetual: €39, paid once | Pro: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cairnflow.app | flowmapp.com |
| On user flow software | #6 of 20 | #2 of 20 |
Cairn: what it does well
- Models screens, data, roles and CRUD operations together.
- Flags data used before it is created in a flow.
- Fields and Journeys views trace data and role paths.
- Works offline and stores projects in portable .cairn files.
- Maker says project files are not uploaded.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one project and two scenarios.
- Free plan has no file import or export.
- Real-time collaboration is not available.
- Not intended for pixel-perfect or high-fidelity design.
FlowMapp: what it does well
- AI generator for visual sitemaps
- Comments and real-time project collaboration
- Exports wireframes and pages to Figma
- Free plan includes one project and 20 pages
What to know first
- Mobile operating systems are not fully supported
- XML sitemap import capped at 500 pages
- Free plan limited to one project and 20 pages
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