Visio Viewer AlternativesMind Mapping Tools & Diagram Editors like Visio Viewer

Visio Viewer is described as 'VSD Viewer opens Visio drawings directly on a computer without conversion on external Web Servers. Viewing Visio documents is as simple as dragging and dropping off files (with a .vsd, .vsdx, .vdx extension) to the Application window' and is a Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Visio Viewer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Visio Viewer alternative is draw.io, which is free. Other great apps like Visio Viewer are LibreOffice - Draw, Pencil Project, yEd Graph Editor and Dia.

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  1. Lucidchart icon
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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 workflows.

    49 Lucidchart alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Lucidchart Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  General-purpose diagramming
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  AI-Powered
    10.  Charts
    11.  Scalable UI
    12.  Online collaboration
  2. draw.io icon
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    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.

    122 draw.io alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Flow Chart
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Mind Mapping
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Sync with Google Drive
    7.  Multiple export options
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Interior Design
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Single Line Diagram

    draw.io VS Visio Viewer

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

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

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryVisio Viewer is Paid and Proprietary
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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.

    95 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Export to PDF
    2.  Portable
    3.  Sequence Diagrams
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Auto Layout
    9.  WYSIWYG Support
    10.  RAW Photo Editors
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Import CSV Data

    LibreOffice - Draw VS Visio Viewer

     
    Comments about LibreOffice - Draw as an Alternative to Visio Viewer
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    Negative Nov 6, 2024
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    (some) Viso files are not displayed correctly or they cannot be processed further. tnx

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    • LibreOffice - Draw is the most popular Open Source alternative to Visio Viewer.

    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceVisio Viewer is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Draw is LightweightVisio Viewer is not according to our users
  4. Pencil Project icon
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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Discontinued

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

    Pencil Project Features

    1.  Prototyping
    2.  Sketching
    3.  Cliparts
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Export to HTML
    7.  Export to SVG
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  Export to PNG

    Pencil Project VS Visio Viewer

     
  5. yEd Graph Editor icon
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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...

    114 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD

    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. Microsoft Excel icon  Import From Excel
    10.  Grid layout options
    11.  ER Diagrams
    12.  Layout

    yEd Graph Editor VS Visio Viewer

     
    Comments about yEd Graph Editor as an Alternative to Visio Viewer
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    Negative Jun 15, 2018
    0

    yEd is good and I've used it before, but this install could not load up a .vsdx and therefore is not a good alternative to Visio Viewer.

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    • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietaryVisio Viewer is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Dia icon
     450 likes
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    Open-source diagram editor supporting Linux, Windows, Unix, and Mac OS X, with features for constructing entity relationship, UML, flowchart, and network diagrams, customizable with XML-defined shapes, extensibility, and a GTK+-based graphical user interface.

    92 Dia alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Xfce
    • DragonFly BSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Flow Chart
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Workflow
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Dia VS Visio Viewer

     
  7. Lucidchart icon
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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 workflows.

    49 Lucidchart alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Lucidchart Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  General-purpose diagramming
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  AI-Powered
    10.  Charts
    11.  Scalable UI
    12.  Online collaboration

    Lucidchart VS Visio Viewer

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

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryVisio Viewer is Paid and Proprietary
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    A full suite of graphic design software that provides vector illustration, page layout, image editing, and tracing software. Designed for professional designers, it delivers precision tools, excellent file compatibility, and quality content for crafting professional results from creative ideas.

    84 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Desktop Publishing
    2.  Pixel accuracy
    3.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Pressure Sensitivity
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  Non Destructive Editing

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite VS Visio Viewer

     
    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is the most popular commercial alternative to Visio Viewer.

    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is Paid and ProprietaryVisio Viewer is also Paid and Proprietary
    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is CustomizableVisio Viewer is not according to our users
  9. Microsoft Visio icon
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    Create data-connected diagrams with real-time collaboration as part of the Office Suite. Ideal for IT and business professionals, it visualizes complex info with ease, providing intuitive tools for diagramming, mind mapping, and vector graphics.

    119 Microsoft Visio alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft Visio Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Workflow
    4.  Brainstorming

    Microsoft Visio VS Visio Viewer

     
  10. TheBrain icon
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    TheBrain helps you organize all your Web pages, contacts, documents, emails and files in a context-driven visual map.

    126 TheBrain alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    TheBrain Features

    1.  Visual timeline
    2.  Visual-thinking
    3.  Visual bookmarks
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Portable
    7.  Interactive map

    TheBrain VS Visio Viewer

     
  11. PlantUML icon
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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS

    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

    PlantUML VS Visio Viewer

     
  12. MindMeister icon
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    MindMeister is the market-leader in online mind mapping. Unlike traditional mind mapping tools, MindMeister allows for real-time brainstorming sessions between an unlimited number of users and requires only a standard web browser.

    141 MindMeister alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    MindMeister Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  REST API
    6.  Convert PDF to Word document
    7.  Collaborative writing

    MindMeister VS Visio Viewer

     
  13. MindNode icon
     90 likes
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    Visual brainstorming tool for quickly capturing and organizing your thoughts and ideas on desktop and mobile.

    86 MindNode alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages

    MindNode Features

    1.  Mind Map view
    2.  Minimap
    3.  Support for Large File
    4.  Brainstorming

    MindNode VS Visio Viewer

     
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