Visual Paradigm vs Cacoo

Visual Paradigm9.2Visit Cacoo8.5Visit

Higher score Visual Paradigm #2 in Diagram Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Try Visual Paradigm

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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

• Visual Paradigm fits best

  Teams needing deep modeling and collaboration

• Cacoo fits best

  Small teams wanting low-cost live collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	Visual Paradigm 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Cacoo 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Diagram Software	#8 in Diagram Software
Best for	Teams needing deep modeling and collaboration	Small teams wanting low-cost live collaboration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$4/user/mo (best)	$6/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SSO/SAML	SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	3 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Visual Paradigm 3/3 · Cacoo 2/3
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Desktop app	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Version history	✓	✓
Specs
Diagram types	UML, SysML, flowchart, organization chart, ER, BPMN, data-flow, EPC, mind map, C4, Gantt, wireframe, cloud architecture	flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, process diagrams, BPMN diagrams, network diagrams, UML diagrams, organizational charts, timelines, charts, wireframes
Export formats	JPG, PNG, SVG, TIFF, EMF, PDF, XML, Excel, XMI, UML2	PNG, SVG, PDF, PS, PPT
Import formats	XML, Excel, XMI, UML2, Visio drawing, Visio stencil, Rational Rose, Rational DNX, Rational System Architect, Rational Rhapsody, NetBeans UML	Microsoft Visio, CSV
Maximum editors	5 editors (best)	1 editors
Our review
Pros	Supports 150+ diagram types and formal modeling notations Offers real-time editing, revision history, and repository workflows Includes extensive imports, exports, and IDE integrations	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	Advanced engineering and enterprise tools require higher-priced plans The $6 Modeler plan is based on a single seat Desktop and online offerings are separate	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	Visual Paradigm is a visual modeling and diagramming suite for business analysts, enterprise architects, project managers, agile teams, and software developers. It combines formal notations such as UML, BPMN, SysML, ArchiMate, ER, DFD, and… 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

• Visual Paradigm — where it wins

  • Supports 150+ diagram types and formal modeling notations
  • Offers real-time editing, revision history, and repository workflows
  • Includes extensive imports, exports, and IDE integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced engineering and enterprise tools require higher-priced plans
  • The $6 Modeler plan is based on a single seat
  • Desktop and online offerings are separate

• 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

• Visual Paradigm9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad modeling suite with collaboration, engineering tools, and a free plan.

  Try Visual ParadigmFull verdict →
• Cacoo8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  Visit CacooFull verdict →