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patchley

Freemium#19 of 32 in AI Diagram Generators

patchley: A focused BPMN generator for teams turning spoken and written processes into usable models. Ranked #19 of 32 in AI Diagram Generators by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for BPMN process modeling teams.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.5 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    BPMN process modeling teams
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    €15/seat/mo
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Generates BPMN 2.0 diagrams and flowcharts from speech or text
    • Detects subprocesses and splits complex processes automatically
    • Exports BPMN 2.0 XML for Adonis, GBTEC, Signavio, and Camunda

  • Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan allows only 5 diagram generations
    • The product is available through the web platform
    • Its focus on BPMN and flowcharts may not suit general diagramming

Our verdict on patchley

patchley is a conversational AI process analyst for consultants, analysts, process teams, and enterprise transformation initiatives. It turns spoken descriptions, workshop and interview input, and written process information into BPMN 2.0 diagrams and flowcharts. Beyond generation, it supports direct canvas editing of nodes, pools, lanes, and other diagram elements, along with organization-specific terminology and modeling guidelines. Its strongest fit is for teams that need structured process mapping rather than a general-purpose visual diagram tool.

The pricing structure gives teams a way to evaluate the workflow before committing. The Free plan includes 5 diagram generations, flowchart or BPMN 2.0 syntax, up to 2 minutes of audio input, and up to 200 words of text input. Professional costs €15 per seat per month with monthly billing and adds unlimited diagram generations, automatic subprocess detection and process splitting, diagram editing and refinement, AI-assisted last-mile refinement, and defined modeling guidelines. Enterprise adds API access, large-scale deployments, custom integrations, custom modeling standards, and custom deployment options. The paid tiers are therefore aimed at teams moving from individual generation to governed process work.

Patchley stands out through the depth of its process-oriented workflow. It can consolidate a process landscape across diagrams, generate SOPs and control documents, and support pain-point and quantitative process analysis. Import-ready XML connects its output with BPM tools and automation engines including Adonis, GBTEC, Signavio, and Camunda. Choose patchley when BPMN modeling, process analysis, organization-specific standards, and downstream automation matter. Choose another tool if you need a broader diagramming platform, a native desktop application, or diagram types outside its BPMN and flowchart focus.

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patchley pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.
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patchley fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid from€15/seat/mo
AI diagram limitNot verified
Mermaid supportNot verified
Real-time collaborationNot verified
Diagram importNot verified
PlatformWeb
Export formatsBPMN 2.0 XML
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb
Compliance & securityGDPR
SupportEmail
Built forSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations4 integrations: Adonis, GBTEC, Signavio, Camunda
PricingFree plan (source)
Websitepatchley.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

patchley integrations

patchley lists 4 integrations on its own site.

  • Adonis
  • GBTEC
  • Signavio
  • Camunda

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