Microsoft Visio vs Bizagi Modeler

Microsoft Visio8.9Visit Bizagi Modeler7.9Visit

Higher score Microsoft Visio #4 in Diagram Software 8.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Visio

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Bizagi Modeler #14 in Diagram Software 7.9/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Bizagi

• Microsoft Visio fits best

  Microsoft-centric professional diagramming

• Bizagi Modeler fits best

  Business process modeling and simulation

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Visio 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Bizagi Modeler 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.9
Ranking	#4 in Diagram Software	#14 in Diagram Software
Best for	Microsoft-centric professional diagramming	Business process modeling and simulation
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$5/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows	Web, Windows
Support	Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Visio 3/3 · Bizagi Modeler 3/3
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Desktop app	✓	✓
Version history	✓	✓
Specs
Diagram types	basic, block, business matrix, Venn, cycle, pyramid, flowchart, process, cross-functional, SDL, UML, ERD, network, Azure, AWS, BPMN, floor plan, HVAC, plant layout, timeline, Gantt, PERT, ITIL, Pivot, Six Sigma, value-stream map, organization chart	BPMN process diagrams; value chain diagrams
Export formats	PDF, PNG, JPG, SVG, EMF, GIF, TIF, BMP, WMF	Image; Visio; XPDL; XML; BPMN; Word; PDF; Web; SharePoint; Wiki
Import formats	DWG, DXF, EMZ, EMF, GIF, JPG, PNG, SVG, SVGZ, TIF, TIFF, BMP, DIB, WMF	Visio; XPDL; Bizagi; XML; BPMN
Maximum editors	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports flowcharts, UML 2.5, BPMN 2.0, network, and engineering diagrams Real-time coauthoring, commenting, sharing, and version restore Plan 2 adds Windows desktop, offline files, and two-way data connectivity	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	No standalone free plan is available Advanced capabilities require the $15-per-user monthly Plan 2 Windows desktop access is limited to Plan 2	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	Microsoft Visio is diagramming software for businesses and teams creating flowcharts, organization charts, network diagrams, floor plans, timelines, process maps, and technical diagrams. It combines web access, templates, stencils,… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Visio — where it wins

  • Supports flowcharts, UML 2.5, BPMN 2.0, network, and engineering diagrams
  • Real-time coauthoring, commenting, sharing, and version restore
  • Plan 2 adds Windows desktop, offline files, and two-way data connectivity

  Where it doesn't

  • No standalone free plan is available
  • Advanced capabilities require the $15-per-user monthly Plan 2
  • Windows desktop access is limited to Plan 2

• 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

• Microsoft Visio8.9/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad, Microsoft-centric diagramming suite with strong desktop and data features.

  Visit VisioFull 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 →