Microsoft Visio Alternatives for Linux

Microsoft Visio is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is draw.io, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Visio and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Microsoft Visio are LibreOffice - Draw, yEd Graph Editor, Dia and Pencil Project.

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Microsoft Visio alternatives are mainly Diagram Editors, but if you're looking for Mind Mapping Tools or UML Modeling Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Free, Linux, Android, Android + Mind Mapping, Diagram Editor and Android Tablet. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft Visio.
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  1. ProcessOn icon
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    ProcessOn is a free online drawing tool that supports the creation of mind maps, flow charts, swimlane diagrams, network topology diagrams, fishbone diagrams, UML and other graphics.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
  2. StarUML icon
     41 likes

    StarUML is a program to develop fast, flexible, extensible, featureful, and freely-available UML/MDA platform running on Win32 platform. The goal of the StarUML project is to build a software modeling tool and also platform that is a compelling replacement of commercial UML...

    58 StarUML alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Creately icon
     109 likes

    Web-based diagram platform offers real-time teamwork, 50+ diagram and mind mapping types, technical wireframing, smart objects, templates, version control, secure cloud storage, PDF export, collaboration tools, commenting, and integration for business and education use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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    Creately vs Microsoft Visio Comments
    elraymonds1
    Positive
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    Visio Import, More Diagram Types Than Visio, 1000s Templates and Examples

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    milindayu
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    Availability (desktop and online tool), Visual Collaboration (in-app video conferencing with team members), Price

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Creately is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  4. CmapTools icon
     48 likes

    concept maps on servers, edit their maps synchronously (at the same time) with other users on the Internet, and search the web for information relevant to a concept map.

    45 CmapTools alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
     
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    CmapTools vs Microsoft Visio Comments
    Guest
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    Easy to use. Very professional look.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • CmapTools is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  5. PDDON icon
     5 likes

    A daily drawing tool that supports low code for learning or office use. It can be used for flowchart, mind map, UML diagram, ER diagram, network topology diagram, BPMN, Venn diagram, database model diagram, whiteboard drawing, infinite canvas, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  6. MagicDraw icon
     6 likes

    MagicDraw is an award-winning business process, architecture, software and system modeling tool with teamwork support. MagicDraw UML can do comprehensive UML diagramming, reverse and forward engineering for Java and C++.

    32 MagicDraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. D2 icon
     3 likes

    Create beautiful diagrams in minutes. Simple syntax. Endlessly customizable. D2 is the fastest and easiest way to get a mental model from your head onto the screen, then make edits with your team.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Penrose icon
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    Penrose is a platform that enables people to create beautiful diagrams just by typing mathematical notation in plain text. The goal is to make it easy for non-experts to create and explore high-quality diagrams and provide deeper insight into challenging technical concepts.

    56 Penrose alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • BSD
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Ilograph icon
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    With Ilograph diagrams, you define your resources once, then show how they're related from many different perspectives. Seamlessly change perspectives to demonstrate cross-functional dependencies and shared responsibilities.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  10. Graphs icon
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    Graphs is a simple, yet powerful tool that allows you to plot and manipulate your data with ease. You can import data from two-column files or generate it via an equation. All data can be manipulated using a variety of operations such as the ability to select, cut, translate...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
     
  11. Cubetto icon
     5 likes

    Cubetto gives you the opportunity to model in modeling languages from a vast set of selections. You can choose between BPMN, Event-driven Process Chains (EPC) to Flowcharts. Even a generic modeling language for your own needs is available.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  12. Qfsm icon
     1 like

    A graphical tool for designing finite state machines.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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