Head-to-head · Flowchart Software
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM vs Miro
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM leads on 0 checks, Miro on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreConceptDraw DIAGRAM · 9.0/10
- Free planonly Miro
- Free trialboth
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM scores higher on our rubric for flowchart software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Miro offers free plan; ConceptDraw DIAGRAM doesn't.
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is the better fit for desktop users needing Visio-compatible diagrams. Miro is the better fit for facilitated workshops that also need diagramming.
- ConceptDraw DIAGRAM fits best
Desktop users needing Visio-compatible diagrams
- Miro fits best
Facilitated workshops that also need diagramming
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Side by side
| Feature | ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Miro 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Flowchart Software | #4 in Flowchart Software |
| Best for | Desktop users needing Visio-compatible diagrams | Facilitated workshops that also need diagramming |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $199 one-time | $8/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 21 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 21 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets | Tickets, Community, Docs, Email |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 250+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 0/3 · Miro 0/3 | ||
| Flowchart templates | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Real-time collaboration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Offline access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Import/export formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Diagrams on free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is desktop diagramming software for Windows and macOS, aimed at people who need to create business or technical visual documents. Flowcharts and process diagrams sit alongside UML diagrams, organizational charts,… Read the review → |
Miro brings brainstorming, diagramming, presentations, and workshop facilitation onto an expandable collaborative canvas. Teams can add sticky notes, shapes, frames, connectors, and freehand drawings, then use templates for planning and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM — where it wins
- Imports and exports Microsoft Visio formats
- Covers flowcharts plus business and technical diagram types
- Includes stencil libraries, templates, and multiple connector styles
Where it doesn't
- Desktop deployment limits use to Windows and macOS apps
- The paid license starts at $199 one-time
- Its scope extends well beyond flowcharts and process diagrams
Miro — where it wins
- Workshop tools include voting, polls, timers, and private mode.
- Diagramming supports Mermaid, UML, AWS, and BPMN.
- Works across web, desktop, and mobile, with 250+ integrations.
Where it doesn't
- Free limits teams to 3 editable boards.
- Its broad visual-workspace focus is less flowchart-specific.
- Advanced diagramming is available on the Business plan.
- ConceptDraw DIAGRAM9.0/10 · 21-day trial
A Windows and macOS diagramming app with Visio compatibility and a one-time license.
Visit ConceptDrawFull verdict → - Miro8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A workshop-first canvas with diagramming tools, though flowcharts are only part of its scope.
Visit MiroFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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