ProcessOn vs Cacoo

ProcessOn8.7Visit Cacoo8.5Visit

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

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Cacoo #8 in Diagram Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Cacoo

• ProcessOn fits best

  Affordable collaborative diagramming across devices

• Cacoo fits best

  Small teams wanting low-cost live collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	ProcessOn 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Cacoo 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#6 in Diagram Software	#8 in Diagram Software
Best for	Affordable collaborative diagramming across devices	Small teams wanting low-cost live collaboration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$6/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	14 days
Free trial length	7 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email	Email, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2	SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ProcessOn 2/3 · Cacoo 2/3
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Desktop app	—	Not checked yet
Version history	✓	✓
Specs
Diagram types	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	flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, process diagrams, BPMN diagrams, network diagrams, UML diagrams, organizational charts, timelines, charts, wireframes
Export formats	PNG, PDF, PPT, SVG, Excel, Word, JPG, POS, XMind, FreeMind, Visio	PNG, SVG, PDF, PS, PPT
Import formats	Visio, XMind, Markdown, Mermaid, Excel, POS	Microsoft Visio, CSV
Maximum editors	Not checked yet	1 editors
Our review
Pros	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	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
Cons	Free Edition is limited to 9 personal files Personal plans are aimed at individual creators No open-source edition is offered	Pro lists support for 1 user Enterprise pricing is custom on the main pricing page Platform coverage centers on web and self-hosted deployment
Our verdict	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 →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• 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

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

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

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• Cacoo8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

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