About Visio

Visio, a Microsoft 365 solution, is a diagramming tool that can be used by businesses of all sizes to create visual charts for team collaboration. With Visio, teams can connect diagrams and charts to real-time data and automate workflows. This tool comes with a library of pre-built templates and shapes to streamline diagramming tasks and projects. Visio is available as a cloud-based solution or it can be installed on Windows systems. Visio can be used to create org charts, floor plans, engineering designs, visual business processes, plus more. With Microsoft 365, multiple teams can contribute and work on a diagram at the same time using the Visio Online platform. Most Microsoft 365 users can view Visio diagrams in Teams. A native Visio Viewer app is available for iOS devices. Please contact Microsoft for pricing information. Technical support is available via live chat and other online methods.
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Visio pricing

Visio has a free version and offers a free trial. Visio paid version starts at US$5.00/month.

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Basanta
Basanta
  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
3

5
Reviewed on 9/12/2024

A Versatile Tool for Designing and Organizing Café Spaces

my experience with Visio has been positive. The ability to collaborate in real-time, especially with Microsoft 365 integration, enhances team productivity.

Pros

What I liked most about Visio is its ease of use, vast templates, and the ability to integrate real-time data from sources like Excel.

Cons

What I liked least about Visio is its high cost

Takeisha
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 17/12/2024

Awesome tool that does so much!

Pros

It is very easy to use! I used to use PowerPoint to make charts that I now make in Visio in a fraction of the time!

Cons

It took a little while to adapt to the change but it was worth it!

Shane
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
2

3
Reviewed on 22/8/2024

Visio web and desktop clients

I've used it for parking lot diagrams and IT diagrams

Pros

I like the desktop application. Not so much the web application. There are no options to upload specialized equipment diagrams on the web client.

Cons

I don't like the watered down web client. There's not enough capability

Alternatives Considered

Lucidchart

Reasons for Switching to Visio

more capability with the desktop client over the web client
Juan Daniel
Juan Daniel
  • Industry: Entertainment
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 21/10/2024

The best experience for the Office 365 world.

Visio is wonderful as long as two things happen: 1) you work in a 365 environment, and 2) you pay for the most advanced plan to have complete functionality. Due to the time it has been on the market and its integration with Office from the beginning, it remains a good alternative. However, I tend to use some other tools for specific tasks that Visio does not handle in the same way.

Pros

Complete integration with Office 365, making it easy to use with all applications.

Cons

The price, compared to other options on the market that, although they do not do exactly the same as Visio, is extremely high. Additionally, by exploring other low-cost alternatives, you find functions that Visio does not have.

Kaung Khant
  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 5/12/2024

A User's Perspective about Microsoft Visio

Microsoft visio is the best powerful diagramming tool I've ever seen. That is well-liked and positive experience for me with its ease of use, wide ranges of templates and its customization options.

Pros

I like the most about microsoft visio is its ease of use with intuitive UI, drag-and-drop functionality, wide range of templates and shapes, customization options and seamless integration with other microsoft products that make it easy for us of all skill levels to create professional-looking diagrams.

Cons

I have nothing for dislike about ms visio.

Fernando
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 28/1/2025

Visualize your Information and Ideas with Visio

I have used Visio for 25+ years and find it the best tool of its class.

Pros

Excellent Charting and Diagraming tool for visualizing information and ideas.

Cons

Visio is a excellent tool but has a very steep learning curve to master.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 4/1/2025

Standard Diagram Tool

I use it for documenting technical flow and processes within my tech team.

Pros

It's got a large suite of different diagram types in order to document our technical and business process flows.

Cons

It gets a little tricky on complex diagrams when trying to put a connector to another part of the flow.

Himanshu
  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 9/12/2024

Graphical representation with Visio

Extreme helpful platform for making presentations and playing with graphical views for representations to share data to the customers.

Pros

1. Extreme range of templates for presentations.
2. Easily integrable with Microsoft Office and a user-friendly, intuitive platform.
3. Easy visualization and convert it into almost all necessary formats.

Cons

1. Costly enough for smallcap companies to work.
2. Workflow creation are complex to make and handle.
3. Works with internet and only work with Microsoft environment.

Elizabeth
  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
3

5
Reviewed on 10/12/2024

Visio : Your tool for Visualization

I love using Visio a lot because it helps me to create diagrams and visualization that are well detailed easily. I appreciate that it integrates all other Microsoft office products so importing information from Excel and processing it is as simple as ABC.

Pros

What I like the most is that it is what I would call user friendly and the templates are very good and saves me a lot of time.

Cons

I do not have anything I like the least at the moment.

Christy
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 7/12/2024

Powerful Tools

it's a go-to tool for me working with diagrams and flow charts.

Pros

Visio allows me to create flowcharts, complex diagrams, and organisational charts.

Cons

its complexity to new users and the price, is not the most cost-effective tool

Tammy
  • Industry: Oil & Energy
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 8/11/2024

Visio a must!

We use Visio for a multitude of tasks. One of the things that we do is to create workflows for projects and those are critical to be easy to read and understand. Visio allows us to do that.

Pros

Visio makes it easy to create our critical workflows and charting. The library and templates make us more efficient, and it has the best library we have seen.

Cons

There is a bit of learning curve when first using Visio

Delicia
  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 5/11/2024

Great for large companies with locations in many different places

Great program especially for large companies with offices in many different locations.

Pros

This is perfect for projects such as training and managing the flow of different departments when your company has offices all over the US or the world.

Cons

Sometimes system can be tricky to get it to do exactly what I envision for my project or the company's vision. Just takes time and sometimes readjustment to get it where we want it.

Lisa Marie
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 21/6/2024

VISIO REVIEW- LISA

THE EXPERIENCE WHEN THE FIRTS TIME I USE THE VISIO IS THAT I CAN'T USE IT WELL 'CAUSE I DON'T KNOW HOW IT WORKS. AND NOW I CAN SAY THAT I HAVE KNOWLEDGE NAVIGATING THAT.

Pros

THE COLLABORATION TOOLS, IT BECAUSE I CAN WORK AND HELP WITH MY TEAM BY SUGGETING WHAT'S THE BEST DESIGN FOR OUR PROJECT.

Cons

FOR NOW I DON'T HAVE THE LEAST LIKE OF VISIO CAUSE IT'S GOOD TO USE IT.

Usman
  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
2
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 5/11/2024

Visio for designing diagrams

Overall Visio is a great tool for beginners and students to generate schematics and block diagrams nicely.

Pros

Visio is a great tool to generate block diagram, flow charts and schematics. I have also used Visio to design System Architectures. the three features of shapes, connectors and text makes this software quite important to design from basic to completed diagrams.

Cons

There are little to no debugging and checking tools available which can debug or find errors in the connection being made. This is very Visio should have developed some additional tools which could identify any gaps or missing connections. Moreover in terms of designing architectures, Visio lacks some features which could help the user in system-level architectural modelling.

Shashanka
Shashanka
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 5/5/2024

Visio user reviews

It's good experience with visio morethan 25+ project and process design by me it's very much helpful

Pros

We can easily design a workflow station, organisation hierarchy model process mapping

Cons

Something file not saved and quite automatically

Wes
Wes
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 19/8/2024

Visio is Still King for Flowcharts and Diagramming

I've used Visio for many years; It's great for making diagrams, flowcharts to convey your design.

Pros

It's intuitive to use. Great for diagramming and flowcharts, and a familiar Microsoft interface.

Cons

Pricing packages don't include a free trial version.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 7/8/2024

Useful tool for projects

Using Visio has been a largely positive experience, especially when it comes to creating professional and detailed diagrams. Super useful tool for projects

Pros

Visio supports a wide range of diagram types, including flowcharts and organizational charts to be used for my work. Extensive customization is allowed. Easy formatting

Cons

Very expensive. Also, it was not easy to learn.

Ibrahim
  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 17/8/2024

Microsoft Visio

I used it when doing my graduation project and it made it easy for me to draw electrical circuits and internal distribution panels for buildings

Pros

it help me to draw electrical circuteand internal distribution panels for buildings

Cons

I like everythingbecause it help and save my time

Zahra
  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 22/2/2023

Visio is a wonderful choice of every professional

Overall, I am very happy with Visio. It helps me be more productive and effective at work. I use Visio to sketch diagrams, flowcharts, and blocks. I use visio docuements in my work presentations. Visio is a wonderful diagramming tool!

Pros

Visio makes diagramming and sketching flowcharts easy. It helps you save a lot of time and energy. It provides cloud storage services. Visio provides attractive shapes, colorful themes, and lots of templates. It is a great tool for visualizing data, and preparing documents for presenting your work. I use it all the time at work, since I was a college student. I recommend it to all the scientists, researchers, students, etc.

Cons

I do not have any dislikes about Visio. The only things I would consider for improvements are as follows:Providing a better user manual for learning purposes. I was not able to convert a block diagram in PDF format to Visio (editable) format.

mohamed
  • Industry: Maritime
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 15/11/2024

Great for Professionals, but Complex for Beginners

Visio is a solid tool for professionals but requires time to master. It's excellent for creating detailed, complex diagrams

Pros

Powerful diagramming tools, customizable templates, great for detailed technical drawings

Cons

A steep learning curve can be overwhelming for new users

David
  • Industry: Medical Devices
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 1/10/2024

diagrams with more life

It has improved my way of creating diagrams faster, better represented with a presence that attracts the visualization without being normal and boring diagrams.

Pros

Creating diagrams is much easier with Visio, it has really powerful functions that give life to each diagram, attracting the attention of everyone who views the diagrams. The integration with Microsoft Excel is perfect for creating diagrams with the recorded data.

Cons

I am not bothered by anything about Visio, in what I have used it it has not failed me or made me feel unhappy.

Andrew
Andrew
  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 19/9/2024

Review of Visio

Extremely positive impact. Allowed us to create detailed schematics for non-technical members of staff to use with our Business Continuity documents as well as keeping an updated logical view of our whole network environment.

Pros

Great tool for creating a logical workflows as well as detailed network schematics.

Cons

Not all manufacturers have stencils of their products

Deborah
  • Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 25/11/2024

Microsoft Visio is at the TOP for creating diagrams

Microsoft Visio is the best of the best in creating diagrams and has the best vector graphics.

Pros

I love the new upgrade from Microsoft Office Visio to the new version Microsoft Visio!!!

Cons

The new version is up to par! No complaints here!!

eman
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 7/10/2024

Visio Visio

Pros

One of my favorite programs in terms of design and idea. Thanks to those in charge of it.

Cons

Sometimes the program exits by itself for no reason.

Michael
  • Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 3/9/2024

Visio is a terrific product

I've used Visio to flowchart for both personal/business related activities & have been very satisfied throughout the years. Of late, I have used Visio for mind-mapping which has been very helpful.

Pros

Intuitive, well-organized & easy to use. Clearly, the best application available for all around business use.

Cons

Version available through Microsoft Teams is very limited

Royce
  • Industry: Museums & Institutions
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
3

5
Reviewed on 9/9/2024

Visio is more than a profess flow app.

I am very satisfied with Visio and have been using it for years for just about everything. No complaints.

Pros

Visio serves as my primary whiteboard for project management. It provides much more than it's intended use as a process flow application. You can also add images, hyperlinks, rich text, and more.

Cons

Organization. If I could combine Visio with OneNote, it would be perfect.

Devon
  • Industry: Consumer Goods
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
3

5
Reviewed on 28/9/2024

A great way to show visual processes

My experience with this program is creating processes and visual process.Flow maps for different tasks at my organization. This has helped multiple departments become more organized and understand all that goes into some of that things we do on a daily basis.

Pros

This is a really great program to create flow charts and great visual representations of processes that you might be using at your workplace or within your organization.

Cons

It is a little hard to use at times but overall with time it becomes a lot easier.

Adam
  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 3/6/2024

Productive Tool to give shape to data.

In general, I am satisfied with this solution. For my particular use, it permits us to easily visualize the data through the diagrams in order to make better managerial decisions. Also, it helps systematize processes and operating procedures through the flowcharts.

Pros

Being a product of the Microsoft suite, it was easy to learn to use Visio. It had a large library of diagrams and flowchart templates to choose from as a starting point. Making customizations was also straightforward. I could drag and drop different shapes and link them easily.

Cons

Some members of the team used Mac OS as an operating system. It was not as good as the Windows experience. Also, it depends a lot on other Microsoft solutions. It's not the software you use on its own.
Lastly, when I upload a large amount of data, it takes quite a while to process.

Thomas
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
2
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 11/11/2024

Tool for my diagrams

Visio has been very helpful in my work, especially when I need to create an organizational chart to show a structure. I also use it to customize maps or diagrams with more detailed information and colors.

Pros

I enjoy using Visio because it helps me create professional diagrams, flowcharts, organizational charts, and more with ease. It also allows me to link my diagrams to real-time data sources, and I’ve used it to collaborate on the same document with my team simultaneously.

Cons

What I don’t like about this tool is that it has limited compatibility with some operating systems, which means I can't use it on all my devices without interruption.

Ozgur Bulent
Ozgur Bulent
  • Industry: Computer Networking
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 19/5/2024

Visio, perfect for illustrations, Workflows and Diagrams

Pros

The vast amount of available tools and shapes, layered setup and import & export features.

Cons

Due to its pricing, Visio isn't available for our users by default (like other MS Office products, Word, excel, outlook etc.) and require purchasing of additional licenses. Cost concerns is pushing us away from the application, to another but free or cheaper application.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 6/5/2024

Frequent Visio User Review

Pros

I like how easy it is to use Visio out of the box. If you are familiar with LucidCharts or Adobe Illustrator, I view it more like LucidCharts. You have templates and other visual elements are your fingertips to build meaningful diagrams. If you integrate Visio with other Microsoft suite

Cons

Nothing. The only con I would add is that if you are working collaboratively, it makes sense if other stakeholders are integrated into the Microsoft environment.

Shaun
  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 7/10/2024

Visio, a true diamond in the rough!

My overall experience with Visio has been very positive. Personally I have utilized Visio primarily for Work/Process flow design and creation of Organization Charts.

Pros

I loved the simplicity and how versatile it can be for many various use cases.

Cons

Some of the functions within Visio were less than intuitive and required a decent amount of investigation both within the application and utilizing outside resources to learn.

Reynaldo
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 16/7/2024

I Use it to create network diagrams, great tool to analyze

I like to use it when i need to analyze the network diagram when I have to make changes or add something else.

Pros

can manage the stencils, connections and other data to have documented for audits or future information

Cons

some brands doesn't have their own stencils to download, so i have to create them.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft PowerPoint

Reasons for Switching to Visio

Can do more stuff better than Power point
Smrati
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 28/10/2024

Comprehensive Diagramming Tool Analysis

Visio leverages a rich data connectivity framework, allowing users to link diagrams to external data sources, such as Excel or SQL databases, enabling dynamic data visualizations through features like Data Graphics. This integration enhances the contextual relevance of diagrams by providing real-time data updates.
Overall, Visio is a versatile tool, yet its usability may be constrained by licensing costs and a steep learning curve for advanced functionalities. Its integration capabilities and data visualization strengths position it as a powerful asset for professionals requiring detailed and dynamic schematic representations.

Pros

1. Visio integrates well with other Microsoft Office products, enhancing productivity and collaboration across different tools.
2. It allows for real-time collaboration, so teams can work together on diagrams, making it great for group projects.
3. Users can easily customize diagrams to fit their specific needs, allowing for flexibility in design.

Cons

1. Exporting diagrams to non-Microsoft formats can sometimes be tricky or limited, which may hinder sharing with users of other platforms.
2. It’s primarily available on Windows, which can be a limitation for users on other operating systems.

Adam
Adam
  • Industry: Insurance
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 9/10/2024

Drawing with Clarity

Visio delivers when I need it to. Especially in my background as a project manager, the ability to not have a learning curve when creating flowcharts to illustrate relationship concepts is invaluable. Especially when talking about things such as swim lanes for projects or processes, clarity is vital. Visio provides that user-friendly clarity.

Pros

For years, this has been my default tool for creating flowcharts, diagrams and organization charts. There have even been times I've created a process flow using this tool. In my mind, this is simply the standard. One thing I'd point out is the toolset which is default and has been for ages allows for the tool to be revisited at any time and quickly picked up again. Of course they add features & functionality, but I enjoy the consistent accessibility.

Cons

Visio has , in my usage of it, very little downside. The reason I say this is because I approach it with a very specific purpose. Many other tools can have a depth of application, or possible application, which can muddy the waters on their overall value. Visio is extremely good at what it does.

Ahmad Farhad
  • Industry: Management Consulting
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 19/11/2024

Essential for Business Success

As a business owner, I rely on Microsoft Visio daily to create clear, professional diagrams to streamline processes and communicate ideas effectively. Its user-friendly interface, extensive templates, and seamless integration with other Microsoft tools save time and improve productivity, making it an essential part of my workflow.

Pros

Microsoft Visio is a powerful diagramming tool known for its user-friendly interface, extensive templates, and seamless integration with Microsoft Office tools. It supports real-time collaboration, data linking for dynamic updates, and advanced features like process modeling. Visio delivers professional-quality outputs, offers customization options, and is scalable for various use cases, making it ideal for industries ranging from IT to business. Its compatibility with Windows and the web enhances accessibility, while cloud-based sharing ensures efficient teamwork.

Cons

Visio's cost may concern smaller budgets, but affordable Visio Online plans and discounts for certain groups make it accessible. Its robust features often outweigh the price, making it a valuable tool for professional diagramming.

Fujie
  • Industry: Textiles
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 17/6/2024

I use Visio Everyday

Pros

i use this software for almost 7 years, i find it super easy to use, such as tools. I can make layout, flow process, flow mamagement, busniness process in Visio with shape whatever i wanted. Overall, Visio help me a lot to finish my job.

Cons

Struglle to connect arrow between 2 shapes or more

Favio
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 2/12/2024

Highly intuitive software to create breakdown structures

It has been very useful to determine the preliminary workflows for the scheduling process and creating work breakdown structures and organizational breakdown structures.

Pros

It is highly intuitive to use, as it is shares the same interface style as the other Microsoft Office Suite products. When a change is made to a workflow, it is easily adaptable, as the connections automatically pulls any related step.

Cons

Sometimes, Visio can create connections where it is not wanted. There should be an option to lock items to prevent Visio from creating unnecessary connections.

Paul
  • Industry: Government Administration
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 1/11/2024

Simple but effective diagram and graphics creation.

A useful tool for simple and quick graphics that are easy to understand. MS has a Visio viewer version to allow non users to view products without changing format.

Pros

Simple to use, easy to create professional graphics for business use.

Cons

Lack of variety in available shapes and connectors. Whilst this does keep a consistency between graphics created by different users, I find it limiting.

Jeb
Jeb
  • Industry: Government Administration
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 9/5/2024

Visio worked great but I don't know better

Overall Visio was great to use. It was very intuitive and I would be happy to use it again.

Pros

I was able to easily jump into using Microsoft Visio. I had never used it before before working at LBC and they are a MS company. So Visio was my option. I liked it and was happy to use it.

Cons

Visio being a Microsoft program seems a tiny bit behind the rest of the industry in terms of innovations. It's rock solid but not cutting edge.

Ahmed
  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 16/2/2024

Excellent Tool for Working on Flowcharts and Diagrams

MS Visio's powerful diagramming features, which enable users to produce expert and thorough visual representations of processes, systems, and workflows, are among its most notable features. Quick diagram creation is made simple by the large selection of pre-built templates and shapes, and customization options allow for fine-tuning to meet specific requirements. The ability to share and collaborate on diagrams, together with its seamless interaction with other Microsoft applications, improves team productivity and cooperation.

Pros

Visio is an excellent program for creating technical drawings, architecture diagrams, intricate flowcharts, and more. It makes it simple to collaborate with coworkers to work simultaneously and integrates with Office 365. Professionals in a variety of industries, such as business, engineering, and information technology, may find it to be an excellent and adaptable tool. But, much as with any other Microsoft Office application, there are occasionally delays in updates while working with colleagues. With the many customization options offered by Visio, users may produce extremely intricate and well-designed diagrams. Excellent tool for data connection, allowing users to integrate other data sources, like Excel, to dynamic visualizations. Simple to use for drawing intricate diagrams.

Cons

Diagrams are frequently reworked as a result of the unreliability of online sharing and updating. It can be difficult to follow version control instructions from peers.

LeAnn
  • Industry: Management Consulting
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
2
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 20/3/2024

Precise & Professional Flow Diagrams

I suggest several training classes for beginners because of Visio’s complex user interface and steep learning curve. But the benefits far outweigh the work to learn the product. Once ingrained, I found I cannot live without Visio in my working life. There is no other software that compares. I can create professional-looking business process flowcharts, as simple or complex as my clients request. The level of precision I can integrate into each Visio diagram helps my clients understand where they can make process improvements.

Pros

Visio gives the end-user a multitude of diagramming options and detailed customizations, making it an invaluable tool for creating detailed business or technical flow diagrams.

Cons

Visio’s pricing structure is geared toward enterprise users. Individual entrepreneurs and small businesses may find they do not have the budget.

Lakshya
Lakshya
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 2/12/2024

Excellent application for design the Flows

Great tool to work with!! I always prefer to use it for the accounting flows to explain the peers.

Pros

Great flexibility to create the accounting flows.

Cons

Sometimes it does not save the changes, so we lose the work in visio.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Defense & Space
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 17/10/2024

Sturdy, well adopted, versatile for simple or complex projects

Overall Microsoft Visio is great for whatever your needs may be whether it be simple or more complex and advanced it has the flexibility and capabilities, it has been quite helpful over the years.

Pros

Microsoft Visio has always been a good easy to use vector and diagramming application with good compatibility. Easy to create mockups or map out your ideas without a lot of overhead.

Cons

Microsoft Visio has come along way over the years and evolved to be able to do more advanced diagrams and layouts, add rules and a streamlined validation process and with everything integrated into Microsoft's ecosystem it's easy to edit and share with others.

Sam
  • Industry: Utilities
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 23/8/2024

Visio - Takes a little getting used to at first

Overall, it's still a great app that I will continue to use. I like the layout of the software and the overall function of it. It has helped me multiple times with the ideas that I have had for the company I work for, and I'm sure it will continue to do so.

Pros

Great tool for visualizing complex ideas. Can draw on mobile version. You can collaborate with teammates and coworkers which I enjoy. Wireframes can help all involved arrive at a team consensus.

Cons

The cost. It can be a little expensive for what you get out of it. It can be difficult to learn at first as well.

Keerthi
  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 19/5/2024

Best for architecture flow and design

Great for the purpose of designing and helps get the job done easier without any hastle.

Pros

Visio is great for explaining the architecture flow and designing the flow and connectivity part for the projects

Cons

It would be great if Visio can provide frequent updates and pricing can be made better

Earl
  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 15/11/2023

Unlocking the Power of Visio: Exploring Features and Enhancing Workflows

My overall experience with Visio is like taking a journey through a visual wonderland. It's a tool that transforms the mundane into the extraordinary, whether I'm mapping out ideas, visualizing data, or streamlining workflows. The learning curve is a minor speed bump on the road to productivity paradise. It's like having a creative assistant that speaks the language of visuals fluently.

Pros

I'm a big fan of Visio's versatility. Whether it's turning complex data into compelling visuals, choreographing workflows, or creating mind maps that spark creativity, Visio is like a Swiss Army knife for productivity. The visual element adds a layer of clarity and creativity to tasks that might otherwise be a bit dull. It's like turning work into a visual masterpiece!

Cons

Sometimes, the learning curve with Visio can be a bit steep for newcomers. It's like trying to solve a puzzle without the picture on the box. But once you get the hang of it, the possibilities are endless. The initial struggle is a small price to pay for the versatility it offers.

Marco
  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 16/9/2024

Everyday Visio

it is a every day software for me. I use it in subscription inside M365 (visio Plan 2)

Pros

Visio is unique in his kind. simply, smart and powerfull.
I use it from little schema to complicated architecture (IT)

Cons

The Online versions is bad. The software is really good

Jakub
  • Industry: Legal Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 28/11/2024

A good choice for advanced diagrams

I use Visio for more advanced diagrams to include them in documentation.

Pros

I appreciate how it allows for intuitive and quick creation of diagrams. It offers a wide range of options for editing colors, shapes, and forms, making the customization process seamless and flexible.

Cons

I don't like that Visio is a separate program, and when I'm working on a table in Word, I have to switch between the two applications. It would be great if Visio were more integrated into Word in some way.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Dairy
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 23/11/2024

Excellent for workflow and SOP implementation

Pros

This is such a powerful tool. This is excellent for implementing SOPs within the business to ensure success.

Cons

It can be difficult to use at first especially when uniformity is your goal across all sheets.

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