Microsoft Visio AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Mind Mapping Tools

The best free Mind Mapping alternative to Microsoft Visio is draw.io. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Visio and many of them are free Mind Mapping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Mind Mapping Tool alternatives to Microsoft Visio are yEd Graph Editor, LibreOffice - Draw, Lucidchart and Miro.

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  1. draw.io icon
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    draw.io

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    Note: This software is now renamed as "diagrams.net", however, it is still popularly known as "draw.io".

    119 draw.io alternatives
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Google Sheets
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Flow Chart
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Mind Mapping
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Sync with Google Drive
    6.  Multiple export options
    7.  Export to SVG
    8.  Interior Design
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Single Line Diagram
    11.  Workflow
    12.  Document templates
    13.  Auto aligment rulers
    14.  Drawing Board
    15.  Flow diagram visualisation
    16.  Visio stencils
    17.  Hierarchical Structure
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    Comment summary: Many users praise draw.io as a lightweight, user-friendly, and cost-effective alternative to Microsoft Visio. Benefits highlighted include its intuitive interface, offline capabilities, support for LaTeX, and compatibility with Visio files. The open-source nature and free availability are frequent points of commendation. While most feedback is positive, one comment regards draw.io as merely an illustration tool with flowchart shapes. Overall, it is well-regarded for its features, ease of access, and utility both online and offline.
    makerj

    It is very convenient and contains many features.

    Top positive comment •Mar 3, 2017
    10
    CRAZY HICK

    Lightweight, simple to learn/use and not a rip-off like Visio.

    Positive comment •May 31, 2024
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    Guest

    Simplified, easy to use interface. Free and Open Source. Clean UI design and look and feel.

    Positive comment •Mar 30, 2022
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    • Almost everyone thinks draw.io is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • draw.io is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Visio.

    • draw.io is the most popular free alternative to Microsoft Visio.

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  2. yEd Graph Editor icon
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    yEd Graph Editor

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    yEd is a powerful diagram editor that can be used to quickly create diagrams manually or import external data for analysis and auto-magically arrange even large data sets by just pressing a button. You can use yEd to quickly create flow charts, BPMN and UML diagrams...

    111 yEd Graph Editor alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
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    Top yEd Graph Editor Features

    1.  Export to SVG
    2.  Flow diagram visualisation
    3.  BPMN diagrams
    4.  Flow Chart
    5.  Auto Layout
    6.  Portable
    7.  XML import / export
    8.  Modules
    9.  Import From Excel
    10.  Grid layout options
    11.  ER Diagrams
    12.  Layout
    13.  Class Diagrams
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    Guest

    good functionality, when all custom pallets are in place, over the years.

    Top positive comment •Mar 28, 2018
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    Guest

    Free, lightweight and good response. Powerful layout tool to smart redraw your diagram. Several types of diagrams supported.

    Positive comment •Apr 13, 2020
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    Guest

    Open source, lightweight, easy to use.

    Positive comment •Feb 27, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks yEd Graph Editor is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  4. LibreOffice - Draw icon
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    LibreOffice - Draw

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    Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    94 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Export to PDF
    2.  Portable
    3.  Sequence Diagrams
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Export to SVG
    6.  Drawing Board
    7.  Auto Layout
    8.  Import CSV Data
    9.  WYSIWYG Support
    10.  RAW Photo Editors
    11.  Export to PNG
    12.  Document templates
    13.  BPMN diagrams
    14.  Create UML entities
    15.  Auto aligment rulers
    16.  Edit PDF
    17.  Grid layout options
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    Guest

    It's free and open source, while Visio is proprietary and expensive.

    Top positive comment •Nov 15, 2017
    5
    Red-Case

    Not cloud based, which is great. Had problems with diagrams.net being unable to login with my Google account which made my files inaccessible.

    Positive comment •Jul 3, 2023
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    Raf10

    It's free/libre software, with layers, etc.

    Positive comment •Feb 11, 2021
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    • Most users think LibreOffice - Draw is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Draw is LightweightMicrosoft Visio is not according to our users
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    Lucidchart

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    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into work...

    40 Lucidchart alternatives
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Connect Lucidchart to all your favorite industry-leading apps.
    Import data seamlessly from your org charts (CSV), entity relationships (SQL), UML sequence markup, mindmaps, AWS architecture diagrams, and process diagrams (CSV). With our data linking capabilities, you can also import data from Google Sheets, Excel, and CSV.
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    Import your existing diagrams from Microsoft Visio, Omnigraffle, Gliffy, and Draw.io!

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  Support for @mentions
    6.  General-purpose diagramming
    7.  Charts
    8.  Scalable UI
    9.  Online collaboration
    10.  Sequence Diagrams
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    Guest

    I have tried them all. Lucidchart is the easiest to use, works across all my devices, and supports real-time collaboration.

    Positive comment •Jul 23, 2017
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    Guest

    Cross-platform interoperability is key.

    Positive comment •Mar 22, 2018
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    Guest

    Free, fast and easy to work no bogging you down with logic statements or life changing decisions.

    Positive comment •Aug 11, 2017
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    • Most users think Lucidchart is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • Lucidchart is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft Visio.

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
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    Miro

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    Scalable, secure, cross-device and enterprise-ready team collaboration tool for distributed teams.

    92 Miro alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Top Miro Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Interactive Whiteboard
    4.  Prototyping
    5.  Mind Map view
    6.  Mind Mapping
    7.  Shared whiteboard
    8.  Visual planning
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Online collaboration
    11.  Brainstorming
    12.  UX Design
    13.  Visual-thinking
    14.  Concept Mapping
    15.  Drawing Board
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    PlantUML

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    PlantUML is an open-source tool that uses simple textual descriptions to draw UML diagrams. The generator can be run anywhere within JVM and integrated with various application such as wiki, text editor, IDE, programming language, documentation generator, and others.

    112 PlantUML alternatives
    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    Text file that will be rendered into image.
    Rendered UML diagram that rendered from text file.

    PlantUML Features

    1.  Text Based Format
    2.  Portable
    3.  Java based
    4.  VCS Friendly
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Workflow
    7.  Rendering
    8.  Create UML entities
    9.  Flow Chart
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    Whimsical

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    Whimsical is a collaborative visual workspace for creating flowcharts, wireframes, virtual sticky notes, and more!.

    50 Whimsical alternatives
    Wireframes: Create wireframes for any device or screen.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Flowcharts & Diagrams: It's easy and fast to create beautiful diagrams.
    Whimsical lets you create flowcharts, wireframes, virtual sticky notes, and more!
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    Whimsical Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  Mind Map view
    6.  Visual planning
    7.  UX Design
    8.  Flow Chart
    9.  Visual-thinking
    10.  Flow diagram visualisation
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