Microsoft Visio vs ProcessOn

Microsoft Visio8.9Visit ProcessOn8.7Visit

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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ProcessOn #6 in Diagram Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ProcessOn

• Microsoft Visio fits best

  Microsoft-centric professional diagramming

• ProcessOn fits best

  Affordable collaborative diagramming across devices

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Visio 8.9/10 Visit ↗	ProcessOn 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Diagram Software	#6 in Diagram Software
Best for	Microsoft-centric professional diagramming	Affordable collaborative diagramming across devices
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$5/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	7 days
Free trial length	30 days	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows	Web
Support	Docs	Email
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Visio 3/3 · ProcessOn 2/3
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Desktop app	✓ (best)	—
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	mind maps, flowcharts, swimlane diagrams, Gantt charts, UML diagrams, architecture diagrams, ER diagrams, network topology diagrams, organizational charts, Venn diagrams, BPMN diagrams, circuit diagrams, floor plans, timelines, fishbone diagrams, tree diagrams, matrix diagrams, data visualization charts
Export formats	PDF, PNG, JPG, SVG, EMF, GIF, TIF, BMP, WMF	PNG, PDF, PPT, SVG, Excel, Word, JPG, POS, XMind, FreeMind, Visio
Import formats	DWG, DXF, EMZ, EMF, GIF, JPG, PNG, SVG, SVGZ, TIF, TIFF, BMP, DIB, WMF	Visio, XMind, Markdown, Mermaid, Excel, POS
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 Edition supports basic diagramming with up to 3 collaborators Real-time collaboration, comments, permissions, and version restore Imports and exports formats including Visio, XMind, SVG, and PDF
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	Free Edition is limited to 9 personal files Personal plans are aimed at individual creators No open-source edition is offered
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 →	ProcessOn is an online diagramming and mind-mapping platform for individuals and teams that need to create, share, and revise visual documents. It supports flowcharts, mind maps, UML, BPMN, network topology diagrams, organizational charts,… 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

• ProcessOn — where it wins

  • Free Edition supports basic diagramming with up to 3 collaborators
  • Real-time collaboration, comments, permissions, and version restore
  • Imports and exports formats including Visio, XMind, SVG, and PDF

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Edition is limited to 9 personal files
  • Personal plans are aimed at individual creators
  • No open-source edition is offered

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

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

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• ProcessOn8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A flexible diagramming workspace with a useful free tier and broad format support.

  Visit ProcessOnFull verdict →