# Microsoft Publisher, Venngage vs Visio Comparison

| | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,005 | 124 | 690 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (62.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (42.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | $0.00 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Publisher

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Layout Design (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Design Limitations (1 reviews)
- Export Issues (1 reviews)

### Venngage

Pros:
- Fonts (1 reviews)
- Intuitive (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Download Issues (1 reviews)
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)

### Visio

Pros:
- Ease of Use (11 reviews)
- Templates (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (5 reviews)
- Learning Curve (4 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (898 reviews) | 8.9 (98 reviews) | 8.8 (598 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (906 reviews) | 9.2 (99 reviews) | 8.2 (604 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (91 reviews) | 9.4 (27 reviews) | 8.7 (138 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (74 reviews) | 9.3 (27 reviews) | 8.1 (107 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (643 reviews) | 9.4 (80 reviews) | 8.1 (387 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (60 reviews) | 9.7 (22 reviews) | 8.5 (95 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.2 (889 reviews) | 9.1 (94 reviews) | 6.7 (588 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft Publisher

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Venngage

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free

Description: Get started with your first few designs

Key Features:
- 5 Designs
- 5 Image Uploads
- Free Charts

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/venngage/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Visio

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: $0.00

Description: A basic Visio plan is included for free as part of Microsoft 365 subscription.

Key Features:
- 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​

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Publisher** | N/A | N/A |
| **Venngage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Visualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Publisher** | N/A | N/A |
| **Venngage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reports

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Share Reports** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Visualization

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Updates

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Historical Snapshots** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updating** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Co-Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Devices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Updates

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Historical Snapshots** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updating** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Email Reports** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Publisher** | N/A | N/A |
| **Venngage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Org Chart

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Publisher** | N/A | N/A |
| **Venngage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | 8.5/10 | 151 |

#### Logistics

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (114 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (99 reviews) | 
| **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (130 reviews) | 
| **Upload** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (114 reviews) | 
| **Employee Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (54 reviews) | 

#### Editing & Design

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drag-and-Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (143 reviews) | 
| **Update** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (132 reviews) | 
| **Customize** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (140 reviews) | 
| **Details** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (142 reviews) | 
| **Restructure** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (137 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Org Chart

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Collaborative Whiteboard

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Publisher** | N/A | N/A |
| **Venngage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design Tools

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Marker Colors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Mind Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Drag-and-Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Communication Tools

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CMS Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Offering

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **In-Browser** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mind Mapping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Publisher** | N/A | N/A |
| **Venngage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Notes and Comments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Visual Tools

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Styles and Themes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Image Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Custom Icons** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 

#### Mind Map Availability 

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Storage Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Desktop Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Mind Mapping

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Visual Collaboration Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Publisher** | N/A | N/A |
| **Venngage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrated Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Native Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Board Overview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Hardware

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Required Hardware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bring Your Own Device** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

####  Security

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Desktop Publishing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Publisher** | 8.4/10 | 88 |
| **Venngage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | 8.9 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layout editor** | 8.6 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing formats** | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Saved preferences** | 8.8 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Infographics** | 8.2 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Library** | 8.0 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Access** | 7.0 (47 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **File Storage** | 8.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Wireframing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Publisher** | N/A | N/A |
| **Venngage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Importing Abilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Design Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Framework Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Outlining Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mockup Creations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration Software Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Exporting Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Microsoft Publisher (1):** [Desktop Publishing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-publishing)

**Unique to Venngage (2):** [Desktop Publishing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-publishing), [Data Visualization Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-visualization-tools)

**Unique to Visio (6):** [Org Chart Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/org-chart), [Diagramming Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/diagramming), [Collaborative Whiteboard Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/collaborative-whiteboard), [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mind-mapping-software), [Visual Collaboration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/visual-collaboration-platforms), [Wireframing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/wireframing)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Publisher | Venngage | Visio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 47.6% | 62.6% | 25.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.9% | 20.3% | 32.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.5% | 17.1% | 42.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Publisher

- **Higher Education:** 9.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.4%
- **Education Management:** 5.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.4%
- **Religious Institutions:** 3.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.9%
- **Design:** 2.9%
- **Government Administration:** 2.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 57.9%

#### Venngage

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.0%
- **Higher Education:** 7.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.7%
- **Financial Services:** 4.9%
- **Education Management:** 4.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.1%
- **Computer Software:** 3.3%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 45.1%

#### Visio

- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.7%
- **Design:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Chemicals:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 58.9%

---
## Alternatives

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---
## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Publisher

- Title: [What is the best way to design a business card using Microsoft Publisher?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-design-a-business-card-using-microsoft-publisher) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "If you have some of those perforated business cards by Avery, try downloading a template made for your paper and customize that.

Otherwise, you will..."
- Title: [How do you download new new templates to use on publisher?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13361-how-do-you-download-new-new-templates-to-use-on-publisher) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There is not a specific update or download for adding templates to Publisher, all new content is managed by an ondemand system.

With internet access,..."
- Title: [What is Microsoft Publisher used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-publisher-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is a desktop publishing application used for creating and designing various publications, like newsletters. It provides tools for layout customization,..."
- Title: [What type of software is Microsoft Publisher?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-type-of-software-is-microsoft-publisher) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Design"
- Title: [What other functionality did you find useful in the app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-other-functionality-did-you-find-useful-in-the-app) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The diversity of formulas that you can make and mix"

### Venngage

- Title: [What is Venngage?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-venngage) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Venngage is a custom infographic program that can really help make designing presentations and print pieces a breeze. "
- Title: [Can I use it for selling communication, if It's free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50953-can-i-use-it-for-selling-communication-if-it-s-free) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I think you can! "

### Visio

- Title: [What is most interesting thing you like on Visio?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-most-interesting-thing-you-like-on-visio) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Can I use this software for drawing diagrams easily?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-this-software-for-drawing-diagrams-easily) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "For sure, yes"
- Title: [Is Visio better than PowerPoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-visio-better-than-powerpoint) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "PowerPoint And Visio are two different products."
- Title: [Is Visio free with Office 365?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-visio-free-with-office-365) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, it is separate license and it is not cheap. "
- Title: [Is there any option (search engine) available in software, where I can import shapes from Internet?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-option-search-engine-available-in-software-where-i-can-import-shapes-from-internet) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "On the Insert tab, click Pictures or Online Pictures. Browse to the location of the file that you want to insert, select the file, and then click Open . Tip:..."

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