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Microsoft Visio alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Microsoft Visio listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 18 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

Microsoft Visio is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1). 16 of them are free or have a free plan.

18 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Microsoft Visio

  1. Lucidchart

    Browser-based diagramming for flowcharts, org charts and systems

    • 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. OmniGraffle

    Diagramming and vector drawing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone

    • OmniGraffle starts at $59.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; Mac from $149.99 one-time. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • Only OmniGraffle lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Microsoft Visio lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Visio lists a Windows app.
    OmniGraffle vs Microsoft VisioOmniGraffle pricing and details

  3. MindManager

    Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts

    • MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • Only MindManager lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • MindManager also covers kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.
    MindManager vs Microsoft VisioMindManager pricing and details

  4. Miro

    Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning

    • 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

    • 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. FigJam

    Online whiteboard from Figma for brainstorms, diagrams and meetings

    • 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

  7. Xmind

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

    • 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

  8. MindMeister

    Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration

    • 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

  9. Lucidspark

    Virtual whiteboard for team brainstorming and workshops

    • 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

  10. MindNode

    Mind mapping and outlining app for Apple devices

    • 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

  11. Milanote

    Visual boards for organizing creative projects

    • Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • Milanote has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Milanote lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
    Milanote pricing and details

  12. Mindomo

    Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
    • Mindomo has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mindomo lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
    Mindomo pricing and details

6 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Which Microsoft Visio alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

Lucidchart, OmniGraffle, MindManager, Miro, Mural, FigJam, Xmind, MindMeister and 10 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does Microsoft Visio have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Microsoft Visio listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web and Windows.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

Lucidchart, Miro, Mural, FigJam, Xmind, MindMeister, Lucidspark, MindNode and 8 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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.