Microsoft Visio alternatives · Whiteboards
Microsoft Visio alternatives with a Linux app
The Microsoft Visio listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Linux app.
Microsoft Visio is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1). All of them are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Microsoft Visio
- Free
draw.io
Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose
- 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.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Whimsical
Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs
- 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.
- Free plan · from $4.92/mo
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.
- Free
tldraw
Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app
- 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.
- Free plan · from $7/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Kinopio
Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards
- Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
- Kinopio has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Kinopio lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
- Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
- Free
Freeplane
Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop
- Freeplane is free. Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1).
- Freeplane has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Freeplane lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Microsoft Visio lists a web app.
Common questions
Which Microsoft Visio alternatives have a Linux app?
draw.io, Whimsical, Xmind, tldraw, Mindomo, Kinopio and Freeplane list a Linux app.
Does Microsoft Visio have a Linux app?
The Microsoft Visio listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web and Windows.
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.