Web-based Microsoft Visio Alternatives

Microsoft Visio is not available as a web app but there are plenty of alternatives that runs in the browser with similar functionality. The best Online 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 loads of them are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to Microsoft Visio are yEd Graph Editor, Lucidchart, Excalidraw and Miro.

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Microsoft Visio alternatives are mainly Diagram Editors, but if you're looking for Mind Mapping Tools or Team Collaboration 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. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1017 likes

    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    135 draw.io alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
     
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    draw.io vs Microsoft Visio Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    makerj
    10

    It is very convenient and contains many features.

    CRAZY HICK
    Positive
    0

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

    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 15 comments
    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
    • draw.io is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Visio is not according to our users
  2. yEd Graph Editor icon

    yEd Graph Editor

     442 likes

    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...

    119 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    yEd Graph Editor screenshot 1
     
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    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Open source, lightweight, easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
    • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Lucidchart icon

    Lucidchart

     535 likes

    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 workflows.

    70 Lucidchart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.
     
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    Lucidchart vs Microsoft Visio Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    Cross-platform interoperability is key.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
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    Creately

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  6. Excalidraw icon

    Excalidraw

     103 likes

    Excalidraw is an open-source whiteboard tool that lets you easily sketch diagrams that have a hand-drawn feel to them. Available directly online as a web app and also through CodeSandbox to easily see how the code works, and the app is available for self-hosting.

    86 Excalidraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Excalidraw screenshot 1
     
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    Excalidraw vs Microsoft Visio Comments
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    0

    While Excalidraw is great whiteboard software, it doesn't support as many shapes and "relations between objects" as visio does

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Excalidraw is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Excalidraw is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Visio is not according to our users
  7. Miro icon

    Miro

     119 likes

    A secure collaboration platform for distributed teams offering real-time and asynchronous capabilities, infinite canvas, integrations with major tools like Google Suite, Slack, and Dropbox, and features for enhanced product development and design workflows.

    115 Miro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Miro screenshot 1
     
  8. FossFLOW icon

    FossFLOW

     14 likes

    Open-source PWA for isometric 3D diagramming with offline use, no sign-in, React and Isoflow codebase, auto-saving, privacy-focused local data, import/export as JSON, Docker optional storage, multilingual support, available on Mac and Linux.

    25 FossFLOW alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    FossFLOW screenshot 1
     
  10. PlantUML icon

    PlantUML

     119 likes

    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.

    116 PlantUML alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
     
  11. Wondershare EdrawMax icon

    Wondershare EdrawMax

     51 likes

    Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal, professional, and collaborative use.

    128 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Wondershare EdrawMax screenshot 1
     
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    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    It has the same UI and software features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It has table tool with merging,splitting and other table functions and collapsible trees

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    The similar UI and less learn curve. Cross platform, good job.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Wondershare EdrawMax is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. quiver diagram editor icon

    quiver diagram editor

     10 likes

    Efficient web-based tool for constructing high-quality commutative diagrams. Offers LaTeX export with embedded links, intuitive interface supporting both mouse and keyboard inputs, and features like multiple selections, macro support, and smart label alignment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    quiver diagram editor screenshot 1
     
  14. Google Drawings icon

    Google Drawings

     79 likes

    Google Drawings, part of Google Drive, allows users to collaborate creating, sharing, and editing images or drawings. It can be used for creating charts, diagrams, designs, flow-charts, etc.

    73 Google Drawings alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Google Drawings screenshot 1
     
  15. Graphviz icon

    Graphviz

     74 likes

    Graphviz is open source graph visualization software. Graph visualization is a way of representing structural information as diagrams of abstract graphs and networks. It has important applications in networking, bioinformatics, software engineering, database and web design...

    57 Graphviz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Graphviz screenshot 1
     
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