# Visio vs Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams Comparison | | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 690 | 18 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (41.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $0.00 | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Visio Pros: - Ease of Use (11 reviews) - Templates (6 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (5 reviews) - Learning Curve (4 reviews) ### Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams Pros: - Drag (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Performance Issues (1 reviews) - Steep Learning Curve (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (599 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (605 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (139 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (388 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.8 (589 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### 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 ### Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Team Collaboration | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Visio** | N/A | N/A | | **Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams** | N/A | N/A | #### Communication | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Content Management | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Productivity Tools | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Org Chart | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Visio** | 8.5/10 | 151 | | **Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams** | N/A | N/A | #### Logistics | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Integration** | 8.4 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | 7.9 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Export** | 8.3 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Upload** | 8.2 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Employee Directory** | 8.1 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Editing & Design | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Drag-and-Drop** | 9.1 (143 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Update** | 8.7 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customize** | 8.8 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Details** | 8.7 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Restructure** | 8.6 (137 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Org Chart | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Collaborative Whiteboard | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Visio** | N/A | N/A | | **Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams** | N/A | N/A | #### Design Tools | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Marker Colors** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mind Mapping** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Templates** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Drag-and-Drop** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Communication Tools | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Commenting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **CMS Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Offering | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **In-Browser** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Desktop App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mind Mapping | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Visio** | N/A | N/A | | **Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams** | N/A | N/A | #### Collaboration Tools | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Collaborative Editing** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Task Management** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Notes and Comments** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Visual Tools | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Styles and Themes** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Image Import** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Custom Icons** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Mind Map Availability | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **File Formats** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cloud Storage Integration** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Application** | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Desktop Availability** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Mind Mapping | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Visual Collaboration Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Visio** | N/A | N/A | | **Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams** | N/A | N/A | #### Collaboration | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Integrated Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Native Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Board Overview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Hardware | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Required Hardware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bring Your Own Device** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Wireframing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Visio** | N/A | N/A | | **Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Importing Abilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Design Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Framework Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Outlining Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mockup Creations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Collaboration Software Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Exporting Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Diagramming Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/diagramming) **Unique to Visio (5):** [Org Chart Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/org-chart), [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 | Visio | Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 25.9% | 50.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 32.2% | 37.5% | | **Enterprise** | 41.9% | 12.5% | ### By Industry #### 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:** 59.0% #### Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0% - **Computer Software:** 18.8% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 6.3% - **Telecommunications:** 6.3% - **Program Development:** 6.3% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 6.3% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 6.3% - **Higher Education:** 6.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.3% - **Design:** 6.3% - **Other:** 6.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Visio - [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13086 reviews) - [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8642 reviews) - 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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:..." ### Visual Paradigm Online Diagrams No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/visio-vs-visual-paradigm-online-diagrams)