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Head-to-head · Diagram Software

Microsoft Visio vs EdrawMax

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
5 checks side by side

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

EdrawMax #5 in Diagram Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit EdrawMax

Microsoft Visio leads on 1 check, EdrawMax on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreMicrosoft Visio · 8.9/10
Lowest starting priceMicrosoft Visio · $5/user/mo
Free planonly EdrawMax
Free trialboth
Most featuresMicrosoft Visio · 3 of 3

Microsoft Visio scores higher on our rubric for diagram software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

EdrawMax offers free plan; Microsoft Visio doesn't. Microsoft Visio is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $5.90/user/mo.

Microsoft Visio is the better fit for microsoft-centric professional diagramming. EdrawMax is the better fit for affordable AI-assisted visual diagramming.

Microsoft Visio fits best
Microsoft-centric professional diagramming
EdrawMax fits best
Affordable AI-assisted visual diagramming

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Feature	Microsoft Visio 8.9/10 Visit ↗	EdrawMax 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#4 in Diagram Software	#5 in Diagram Software
Best for	Microsoft-centric professional diagramming	Affordable AI-assisted visual diagramming
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$5/user/mo (best)	$5.90/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	7 days
Free trial length	30 days	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations	9 integrations	2 integrations
Features Microsoft Visio 3/3 · EdrawMax 0/3
Real-time collaboration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Desktop app	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Version history	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	Not checked yet
Export formats	PDF, PNG, JPG, SVG, EMF, GIF, TIF, BMP, WMF	Not checked yet
Import formats	DWG, DXF, EMZ, EMF, GIF, JPG, PNG, SVG, SVGZ, TIF, TIFF, BMP, DIB, WMF	Not checked yet
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 500 AI tokens and broad export options AI generates infographics from text, documents, and URLs Runs on web, desktop, Linux, iOS, and Android
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	Verified integrations are limited to Google Drive and Dropbox Visio, SVG, and CAD imports are limited on the Free plan Cross-platform premium access may require contacting EdrawMax
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 →	EdrawMax is a diagramming and infographic creation platform for individuals, educators, marketers, engineers, and teams. Its drag-and-drop editor supports diagrams, infographics, charts, templates, symbol libraries, and data visualization.… 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
EdrawMax — where it wins
- Free plan includes 500 AI tokens and broad export options
- AI generates infographics from text, documents, and URLs
- Runs on web, desktop, Linux, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Verified integrations are limited to Google Drive and Dropbox
- Visio, SVG, and CAD imports are limited on the Free plan
- Cross-platform premium access may require contacting EdrawMax

Microsoft Visio8.9/10 · 30-day trial
A broad, Microsoft-centric diagramming suite with strong desktop and data features.
Visit Visio Full verdict →
EdrawMax8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A low-cost, cross-platform diagramming tool with AI, imports, exports, and collaboration.
Visit EdrawMax Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update