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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0.00
Cacoo
Star Rating
(236)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Star Rating
(673)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Visio excels in its extensive library of templates and shapes, making it a preferred choice for enterprise-level diagramming needs, while Cacoo is praised for its user-friendly drag-and-drop interface that simplifies the design process for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Cacoo's collaborative editing feature allows multiple users to work on diagrams in real-time, which is a significant advantage for teams, whereas Visio's collaboration tools, while effective, are not as seamless in real-time scenarios.
- G2 users highlight that Visio's integration capabilities with other Microsoft products are robust, making it a strong contender for organizations already using Microsoft ecosystems, while Cacoo offers a wider range of integrations with various third-party applications, appealing to users looking for flexibility.
- Users on G2 report that Cacoo's ease of setup and overall user experience score higher than Visio, indicating that Cacoo is more accessible for new users or those without extensive technical backgrounds.
- Reviewers say that Visio's advanced features, such as detailed analytics and version control, are beneficial for larger projects, but they can be overwhelming for smaller teams, while Cacoo's simpler feature set is often seen as more manageable for everyday use.
- Users say that while both products offer strong security features, Cacoo's single sign-on (SSO) capability is particularly noted for enhancing user access management, which is crucial for teams working remotely.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cacoo
Free
Free
For small projects
Unlimited users
- Unlimited users
- 6 sheets
- Templates & shapes
Visio
Free
$0.00
A basic Visio plan is included for free as part of Microsoft 365 subscription.
- Great for viewing diagrams and minor editing
- Coauthor, edit, add comments, and share diagrams in real time via the Visio web app or Microsoft Teams
- Access dozens of templates and sample diagrams to create: Business diagrams, General flowcharts, Basic organization charts Infographic timelines
Free Trial
Cacoo
Free Trial is available
Visio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
218
8.8
586
Ease of Use
9.1
221
8.1
592
Ease of Setup
9.2
99
8.7
126
Ease of Admin
8.8
70
8.1
107
Quality of Support
8.5
132
8.0
375
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
50
8.5
95
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
216
6.7
576
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
8.4
114
Not enough data
7.9
99
Not enough data
8.3
130
Not enough data
8.2
114
Not enough data
8.1
54
Editing & Design
Not enough data
9.1
143
Not enough data
8.7
132
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
8.7
142
Not enough data
8.6
137
Agentic AI - Org Chart
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design Tools
9.3
5
8.7
5
9.7
5
9.3
5
9.3
5
9.3
5
9.0
5
9.0
5
8.0
5
8.3
5
Communication Tools
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Integrations
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Software Offering
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Visual Tools
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Mind Map Availability
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
Hardware
8.8
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Security
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cacoo and Visio are categorized as Diagramming, Wireframing, Visual Collaboration Platforms, and Collaborative Whiteboard
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cacoo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Visio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
22.8%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Marketing and Advertising
5.7%
Education Management
3.9%
Higher Education
3.5%
Other
52.6%
Information Technology and Services
9.9%
Hospital & Health Care
6.4%
Computer Software
5.3%
Higher Education
4.6%
Computer Networking
3.2%
Other
70.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
Where can I see gallery or videos with examples ?
2 Comments
ZA
Hi,
You can find tutorials in this link
https://cacoo.com/resources/tutorials/
greetingsRead more
How can I make an online architecture diagram?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cacoo
Hello, you can use Cacoo for making online architecture diagrams and much more. Please read the following article where you will find details about how to...Read more
How do you make a beautiful diagram?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cacoo
Hello, you can use Cacoo to make beautiful diagrams and much more. Cacoo has more than 100 pre-made templates and shapes that you can use to make diagrams....Read more
What is most interesting thing you like on Visio?
4 Comments
JP
That depends what are you trying to do. In my opinion. the ability to draw different types of diagrams using forms libraries, either built-in or that you can...Read more
Is there any option (search engine) available in software, where I can import shapes from Internet?
2 Comments
ES
Hello,
you can go to insert and then select online photos and type the name of the stencil you want to import. for example CISCO Stencil
regards,
ElieRead more
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