Microsoft Visio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Prototyping Tools

The best Prototyping alternative to Microsoft Visio is Lucidchart, which is free. 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 Pencil Project, Miro, OmniGraffle and Whimsical.

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  1. Lucidchart icon

    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.

    101 Lucidchart alternatives

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

    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    Cross-platform interoperability is key.

    Guest
    Positive
    -5

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

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Pencil Project icon

    Pencil Project

     417 likes

    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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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Pencil Project screenshot 1
     
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    Discontinued

    It seems that this project is inactive. Since late 2023 there has been virtually no development in their GitHub repository.

    Pencil Project vs Microsoft Visio Comments
    Top Positive Comment
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    1

    Used to make sketchups for a mobile GUI.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    4

    Does not map network layout easily enough, which is what Visio was designed to do from the start

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Great for UI mockups and planning.

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    • Pencil Project is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Pencil Project is a UI Design Microsoft Visio is a Diagram Editor
  4. Miro icon

    Miro

     128 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.

    141 Miro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

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

    111 OmniGraffle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
    OmniGraffle screenshot 1
     
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    OmniGraffle vs Microsoft Visio Comments
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    Positive
    4

    On the Mac there is no other program that is so versatile compared to Visio (which isn’t available for Mac OS).

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It seems to have more features than Visio at a lower cost and the Pro version opens native Visio files.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Easy to use and seems more powerful than MS Visio itself.

    • OmniGraffle is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is also Paid and Proprietary
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    One stop drawing tool
     
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