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The best Prototyping alternative to Microsoft Visio is Pencil Project, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Visio and six of them are Prototyping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Prototyping Tool alternatives to Microsoft Visio are Miro, Lucidchart, OmniGraffle and Whimsical.

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  1. Pencil Project icon

    Pencil Project

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    Pencil is a standalone app that lets you create diagrams or UI mockups. It doesn't have collaboration/multi-user features.

    80 Pencil Project alternatives

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    Miro

     127 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.

    157 Miro alternatives

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    Lucidchart

     538 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.

    115 Lucidchart alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.
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    OmniGraffle

     187 likes

    OmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents—quickly—by providing powerful styling tools, keeping lines connected to shapes even when they’re moved, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click.

    115 OmniGraffle alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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    Whimsical

     34 likes

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

    88 Whimsical alternatives

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    Where great ideas take shape: Whimsical is a purpose-built whiteboard for technical teams and agents.
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    ProcessOn

     22 likes

    ProcessOn is One tool for diverse diagramming needs.Product capabilities are mainly divided into Mind Map,Flowchart,Whiteboard,Mermaid,Formula Editor.Most importantly, ProcessOn supports AI-powered graphing, empowering tools through intelligent AI.

    91 ProcessOn alternatives

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    One stop drawing tool
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