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Head-to-head · Diagram Software

Cacoo vs Bizagi Modeler

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Cacoo #8 in Diagram Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Cacoo
Bizagi Modeler #14 in Diagram Software 7.9/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Bizagi

Cacoo leads on 0 checks, Bizagi Modeler on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCacoo · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Cacoo
  • Most featuresBizagi Modeler · 3 of 3

Cacoo scores higher on our rubric for diagram software: 8.5 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #14.

Cacoo is the better fit for small teams wanting low-cost live collaboration. Bizagi Modeler is the better fit for business process modeling and simulation.

  • Cacoo fits best

    Small teams wanting low-cost live collaboration

  • Bizagi Modeler fits best

    Business process modeling and simulation

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Side by side

Feature Cacoo 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Bizagi Modeler 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.9
Ranking #8 in Diagram Software #14 in Diagram Software
Best for Small teams wanting low-cost live collaboration Business process modeling and simulation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $6/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web Web, Windows
Support Email, Docs · 24/7 Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Enterprise
Features Cacoo 2/3 · Bizagi Modeler 3/3
Real-time collaboration ✓ ✓
Desktop app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Version history ✓ ✓
Specs
Diagram types flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, process diagrams, BPMN diagrams, network diagrams, UML diagrams, organizational charts, timelines, charts, wireframes BPMN process diagrams; value chain diagrams
Export formats PNG, SVG, PDF, PS, PPT Image; Visio; XPDL; XML; BPMN; Word; PDF; Web; SharePoint; Wiki
Import formats Microsoft Visio, CSV Visio; XPDL; Bizagi; XML; BPMN
Maximum editors 1 editors Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited users, real-time editing, comments, and chat
  • Supports flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, and technical diagrams
  • Offers web and private-server Enterprise deployment
  • Free plan includes unlimited models, simulation, and import/export
  • Publishes process documentation to Word, PDF, Excel, Web, SharePoint, and Wiki
  • Enterprise adds collaboration, governance, revision history, and restore
Cons
  • Pro lists support for 1 user
  • Enterprise pricing is custom on the main pricing page
  • Platform coverage centers on web and self-hosted deployment
  • Enterprise collaboration and cloud features require a tailored proposal
  • Designed for BPMN and process diagrams rather than broad diagramming
  • Desktop modeling is available on Windows, with web access for platform features
Our verdict

Cacoo is an online diagramming and visual collaboration tool from Nulab, Inc. It is designed for teams creating flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, technical diagrams, charts, tables, Kanban boards, and brainstorming workflows. Real-time…

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Bizagi Modeler is a business process diagramming application built around BPMN 2.0 modeling, documentation, simulation, and publishing. It fits process analysts, operations teams, and organizations that need to map workflows, evaluate…

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  1. CacooDiagram Software 8.5Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Bizagi ModelerDiagram Software 7.9Free plan · pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cacoo — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited users, real-time editing, comments, and chat
    • Supports flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, and technical diagrams
    • Offers web and private-server Enterprise deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro lists support for 1 user
    • Enterprise pricing is custom on the main pricing page
    • Platform coverage centers on web and self-hosted deployment

  • Bizagi Modeler — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited models, simulation, and import/export
    • Publishes process documentation to Word, PDF, Excel, Web, SharePoint, and Wiki
    • Enterprise adds collaboration, governance, revision history, and restore

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise collaboration and cloud features require a tailored proposal
    • Designed for BPMN and process diagrams rather than broad diagramming
    • Desktop modeling is available on Windows, with web access for platform features
  • Cacoo8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A low-cost collaborative diagramming tool with broad formats and deployment options.

    Visit CacooFull verdict →
  • Bizagi Modeler7.9/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A focused BPMN tool for modeling, simulating, documenting, and sharing business processes.

    Visit BizagiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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