--- description: Review of Visio Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Visio | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Flowchart Software](/directory/4357/flowchart/software) > [Visio](/software/410111/visio) # Visio Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/410111/visio Page: 1 / 133\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/410111/visio?page=2) > 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. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 3284 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 3284 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$5.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Visio Online Plan 1: $5/user/month (billed annually) or $6/user/month (billed monthly). Visio Online Plan 2: $15/user/month (billed annually) or $18/user/month (billed monthly). - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and 11 more ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Auto Update - Brainstorming - Business Process Automation - Charting - Collaboration Tools - Colour Codes/Icons - Commenting/Notes - Customisable Dashboard - Customisable Templates - Customization - Data Import/Export - Data Linking - Data Management - Data Visualisation - Design Management - Diagramming - Document Embedding - Document Management ## Integrations (10 total) - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Azure - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft Power Automate - Microsoft Power BI - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Word - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Flowchart Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4357/flowchart/software) ## Related Categories - [Flowchart Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4357/flowchart/software) - [Wireframe Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4691/wireframe/software) - [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4305/mind-mapping/software) - [Diagram Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4275/diagram/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4707/architectural-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I havent still figure out what went wrong on this direct image download. > > Its quite good sotware to use for creating our diagrams. However, it need some major updates on assisting easy download shortcut icons to get high quality images with single button. And it would be more appropriate to somehow integrate any AI assistance within Visio to save some time for tiredless flowchart making ----- ### "Good diagraming app" — 4.0/5 > **David** | *30 April 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's a good application for creating flowcharts and diagrams. Its available as a web app or desktop application (Windows only). > > **Cons**: The overall UI seems just a little out dated and the templates don't seem as modern as other similiar applications out there. Some of the useful templates and icons/shapes are locked behind a paywall which is really annoying. The web app is also limited in function when compared to the desktop app. If your file is too large, you won't be able to open it without the desktop app. The desktop app is also only available for Windows. > > It's an pretty good diagraming application but it looks and feels a little out dated. The full functionality of it is hidden behind additonal licensing which is annoying. Some M365 subscriptions only include the web app version but if you need more advanced functions, you need the desktop app. ----- ### "Good app, but could be excellent" — 4.0/5 > **Mihai** | *30 June 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is easy to use and it has applications for many industries and processes. Not difficult to teach others how to use it. > > **Cons**: The online version is limited in the application. It is more difficult to create drawings in the online version. > > Good experience overall, but it lacks some stencils that are very important for process improvement or similar areas. ----- ### "Process mapping made easy" — 5.0/5 > **David** | *18 October 2025* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Once mastered, the ability to create flowcharts becomes very easy indeed. Having a degree of Project management and/or process management experience helps significantly in understanding the use of the different icons, although there are some very useful templates to help with creating your visuals. > > **Cons**: Being a Microsoft product, you can't use this software across different platforms, which makes it limited in terms of cross-functionality. > > I found this a very useful tool when working on continuous improvement projects as well as defining processes for several varying projects to keep them on track. ----- ### "Visio for the Win" — 5.0/5 > **Mike** | *6 November 2025* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I typical use this software is for network design, either current or for new projects. It's mostly easy to use and you are able to download the icons from most network companies. > > **Cons**: Web version I think is the worst part. There is a limitation on what you can do and most of my current documents will not open. > > I have been using Visio for about 10 years, and my experience is great. I have tried using other free or cheaper versions, it was not the same. Its like using GIMP over Photoshop. ----- Page: 1 / 133\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/410111/visio?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/410111/visio) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data