Visio

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Diagramming, process modeling & data visualization

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Ozgur Bulent
Ozgur Bulent
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  • Industry: Computer Networking
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Visio, perfect for illustrations, Workflows and Diagrams

Reviewed on 19/05/2024

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.

Michael
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  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Visio - A little more expensive, but you get what you pay for.

Reviewed on 13/05/2024

Quick to learn, quick to implement, and results that look professional.

Quick to learn, quick to implement, and results that look professional.

Pros

I like the straightforward design. There are not many useless bells and whistles. It does what I need when I need it.

Cons

The cost is higher than that of some of the competing products, but it is very easy to use.

Alternatives Considered

SketchUp and SmartDraw

Reasons for Switching to Visio

The learning curve was easier with Visio. It was just very intuitive.
Kiran
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  • Industry: Market Research
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

My Visio Experiance

Reviewed on 20/09/2024

I found Visio user friendly.
You can easily navigate the different creative options that can be...

I found Visio user friendly.
You can easily navigate the different creative options that can be used.

Pros

Visio provides a wide range of options for customization.
It is good for making flow charts & technical drawings.

Cons

I find it expensive compared to others.
It dose not have much compatibility with non Microsoft software.

Kaung Khant
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  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A User's Perspective about Microsoft Visio

Reviewed on 05/12/2024

Microsoft visio is the best powerful diagramming tool I've ever seen. That is well-liked and...

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.

Jessy
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  • Industry: Building Materials
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Visio: The Uncommon Choice

Reviewed on 27/09/2024

It was a good experiance with the vendor, I liked the app because of the many different features.

It was a good experiance with the vendor, I liked the app because of the many different features.

Pros

I liked the flowcharts and diagrams of the tool.

Cons

I disliked the organization of the drawings.

Alternatives Considered

AutoCAD Architecture

Reasons for Switching to Visio

The simplicity of Visio was a clear cut to the other
Muhammad Umair
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Process flow diagram made easy with Visio

Reviewed on 07/09/2023

Deployment of Microsoft visio is quite easy for anybody who knows basic tools of oterh Microsoft...

Deployment of Microsoft visio is quite easy for anybody who knows basic tools of oterh Microsoft Office suite. Is saves time by automatically connecting process flow equipments and events. Furthermore, drag and drop feature of diagrams in a huge canvas chart is highly appreciated.

Pros

Making a process flow diagram along with relevant parameters and labeling them is very convenient with the Microsoft visio. It has a wide and diverse range of built in engineering process diagrams for almost all types of departments like utilities and plants.

Cons

I wish, animation feature of data presentation could be integrated with the visio. Although the most of the work out put from the visio is 2 dimensional, however Microsoft should adapt the 3d export feature for better data visualisation

Lakshya
Lakshya
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  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Excellent application for design the Flows

Reviewed on 02/12/2024

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

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
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Standard Diagram Tool

Reviewed on 04/01/2025

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

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.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Dairy
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Excellent for workflow and SOP implementation

Reviewed on 23/11/2024

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.

Basanta
Basanta
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  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

A Versatile Tool for Designing and Organizing Café Spaces

Reviewed on 09/12/2024

my experience with Visio has been positive. The ability to collaborate in real-time, especially...

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

Thomas
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Tool for my diagrams

Reviewed on 11/11/2024

Visio has been very helpful in my work, especially when I need to create an organizational chart to...

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.

Reynaldo
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

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

Reviewed on 16/07/2024

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

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
Adam
Adam
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  • Industry: Insurance
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Drawing with Clarity

Reviewed on 09/10/2024

Visio delivers when I need it to. Especially in my background as a project manager, the ability to...

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.

Fujie
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  • Industry: Textiles
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

I use Visio Everyday

Reviewed on 17/06/2024

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

Ahmed
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Excellent Tool for Working on Flowcharts and Diagrams

Reviewed on 16/02/2024

MS Visio's powerful diagramming features, which enable users to produce expert and thorough visual...

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.

Himanshu
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Graphical representation with Visio

Reviewed on 09/12/2024

Extreme helpful platform for making presentations and playing with graphical views for representatio...

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.

Ibrahim
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  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Microsoft Visio

Reviewed on 17/08/2024

I used it when doing my graduation project and it made it easy for me to draw electrical circuits...

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

Jakub
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  • Industry: Legal Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

A good choice for advanced diagrams

Reviewed on 28/11/2024

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

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.

Suraj
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Powerful Diagramming Tool

Reviewed on 11/12/2024

I use it to create my customer's Data Center view. It's incredibly helpful, offering high-definition...

I use it to create my customer's Data Center view. It's incredibly helpful, offering high-definition stencils and great zoom capabilities. Additionally, its user-friendly interface and numerous options and integrations make it easy to use.

Pros

Visio's key advantages include its user-friendly interface, high-definition stencils, extensive template library, seamless integration with Microsoft Office.

Cons

Cost could be a drawback, along with performance issues on laptops with lower configurations.

Tolga
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Visio powerful tool

Reviewed on 09/10/2024

Visio is an excellent tool for creating detailed and professional diagrams, especially for...

Visio is an excellent tool for creating detailed and professional diagrams, especially for technical users and teams who need precision and a variety of templates. However, it’s not always the most user-friendly software, and its cost might be prohibitive for occasional users or small teams.

Pros

I've been using Microsoft Visio for several years to create flowcharts, organizational charts, and technical diagrams, and overall, it's an essential tool for visualizing complex information.

Cons

While it's a powerful tool, Visio can feel overwhelming for new users. The user interface isn’t always intuitive.

Christy
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Powerful Tools

Reviewed on 07/12/2024

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

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

David
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  • Industry: Medical Devices
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

diagrams with more life

Reviewed on 01/10/2024

It has improved my way of creating diagrams faster, better represented with a presence that...

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.

Ramesh
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  • Industry: Staffing & Recruiting
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Visio provides an intuitive, user-friendly interface

Reviewed on 13/11/2024

My overall experience with Microsoft Visio has been very positive. It’s a powerful tool for...

My overall experience with Microsoft Visio has been very positive. It’s a powerful tool for creating detailed diagrams, whether for complex business processes, organizational charts, or floor plans. The variety of templates makes it easy to get started, and the integration with other Microsoft Office tools is a big plus for seamless workflow. While there was a bit of a learning curve for some advanced features, once I got the hang of it, the flexibility and customization options made it worth it. I’d recommend Visio for anyone looking to create professional, visually appealing diagrams.

Pros

Visio provides an intuitive, user-friendly interface, making it accessible for both beginners and advanced users.

Cons

Visio’s subscription or purchase cost can be expensive, especially for small businesses or personal users.

TOM
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  • Industry: Broadcast Media
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Good basic drawing package.

Reviewed on 13/08/2024

Good overall experience for making simple drawings and diagrams. Not too hard to learn for the...

Good overall experience for making simple drawings and diagrams. Not too hard to learn for the basic drawings. Don't expect to learn it in 5 min. It will take a few hours to get comfortable. Can produce high quality drawings with some effort, but I would not call this a drafting package.

Pros

Fairly easy to use once you get familiar with the basics. Is a basic drawing package with lots of options. Not like AutoCAD, but better for the rest of us that don't need AutoCAD's special functions.

Cons

Some functions are not intuitive.
Some functions are greyed-out for no obvious reason, and why they don't function is not apparent.
The "Help" function does not provide specific help. It provides a range of things that might be what you are seeking, but finding specific help is difficult.

Sandy
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  • Industry: Computer Hardware
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Visio basic design

Reviewed on 24/10/2024

Great tool for conceptual designs, draft drawing and quick example sketches

Great tool for conceptual designs, draft drawing and quick example sketches

Pros

Quick and easy drawings or sketches, great for simple charts or concepts

Cons

Steep learning curve for new users, custom shapes and shape data can seem overly complicated