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Free alternatives to Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Visio has no free plan. 26 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Microsoft Visio is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1). 4 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

26 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Microsoft Visio

  1. Lucidchart

    Browser-based diagramming for flowcharts, org charts and systems

    What is free: 3 editable Lucidchart documents, 75 shapes per document and 100 templates, with basic data linking, presentation mode, commenting and Lucid AI.

    • Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • Lucidchart has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Lucidchart lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Microsoft Visio lists a Windows app.
    Lucidchart vs Microsoft VisioLucidchart pricing and details

  2. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • draw.io is free. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • draw.io has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only draw.io lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • draw.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    draw.io vs Microsoft Visiodraw.io pricing and details

  3. Creately

    Visual workspace for diagrams, whiteboards and planning

    What is free: Every diagram type on an infinite canvas, up to 40 shapes per diagram, real-time collaboration and team link sharing. No PNG, JPEG, PDF or SVG export, private links or email invitations.

    • Creately starts at $4 per editor / month, billed annually ($48 a year). Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • Creately has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Visio lists a Windows app.
    • Creately is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Creately vs Microsoft VisioCreately pricing and details

  4. Miro

    Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning

    What is free: Unlimited team members and 3 editable boards (only the three most recent stay editable), templates, 250+ integrations and 10 AI credits a month. No guest or visitor roles.

    • Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • Miro has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Miro lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Visio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Miro pricing and details

  5. Mural

    Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops

    What is free: Unlimited members and unlimited murals, but only 3 editable at a time. Visitors are view-only, rooms are open to the whole workspace, and Mural AI is not included.

    • Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • Mural has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mural lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Visio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Mural pricing and details

  6. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    What is free: Unlimited boards, docs, teams and guests, with a monthly allowance of 50 board objects and 50 doc blocks, watermarked exports, 7-day version history and 10 one-off AI credits.

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • Whimsical has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Whimsical lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Microsoft Visio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  7. FigJam

    Online whiteboard from Figma for brainstorms, diagrams and meetings

    What is free: Starter plan: 3 FigJam files in the team folder plus unlimited drafts, 30 days of version history, and 150 AI credits a day up to 500 a month. No voting, open sessions or audio.

    • FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • FigJam has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FigJam lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Visio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FigJam pricing and details

  8. Xmind

    Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode

    What is free: Up to 10 manually created online maps, basic themes and stickers, 3-day version history, 5 Pitch slides and 50 Xmind AI credits. Exports carry a watermark.

    • Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • Xmind has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Xmind lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Visio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Xmind pricing and details

  9. MindMeister

    Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration

    What is free: Up to 3 mind maps with unlimited collaborators, templates, presentations, outline and focus modes and the mobile apps. No file exports, printing, attachments or version history.

    • MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • MindMeister has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindMeister lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Microsoft Visio lists a Windows app.
    MindMeister pricing and details

  10. Lucidspark

    Virtual whiteboard for team brainstorming and workshops

    What is free: 3 editable Lucidspark boards with unlimited shapes per board, freehand drawing, emoji reactions, commenting, basic Visual Activities, presentation mode and Lucid AI.

    • Lucidspark starts at $9 per month, billed annually. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • Lucidspark has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Lucidspark lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Microsoft Visio lists a Windows app.
    Lucidspark pricing and details

  11. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • tldraw is free. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • tldraw has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only tldraw lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Microsoft Visio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    tldraw pricing and details

  12. MindNode

    Mind mapping and outlining app for Apple devices

    What is free: Create and edit mind maps with the basic editing tools, fold branches, view them as an outline, sync across Apple devices, join shared documents, and import or export files.

    • MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • MindNode has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindNode lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Microsoft Visio lists a web app.
    MindNode pricing and details

14 more that are free or have a free plan

All 26 in one table

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Visio?

Yes. Lucidchart, draw.io, Creately, Miro, Mural, Whimsical, FigJam, Xmind and 18 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Microsoft Visio have a free plan?

Microsoft Visio has no free plan. Microsoft Visio is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Microsoft Visio: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.