The Flowchart Fun Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Flowchart Fun in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Flowchart Fun
The Insider’s Guide
Text-based flowchart maker that draws diagrams as you type
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among whiteboard and mind map tools, read from Flowchart Fun’s own pages.
Made by Tone Row · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Flowchart Fun’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Flowchart Fun’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 25 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade
Flowchart Fun turns text into flowcharts, mind maps and process diagrams in the browser. A free version has a daily sandbox editor, and the Pro plan adds permanent cloud storage, AI creation and editing, and imports from Visio, Lucidchart and CSV. The site describes it as an open source project made by Tone Row.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Flowchart Fun, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You have to learn to write charts as text.
- 1
Best for flowcharts typed as text
Flowchart Fun draws a flowchart as you type it as text.
- 2
Paid plans start at $2 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $2 per month (billing basis not stated).
- 3
There is a free plan
Daily sandbox editor that resets each day, themes, templates, and PNG, JPG and SVG export.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Text-to-flowchart editor
Charts are written as text in an editor and drawn alongside it, covering flowcharts, mind maps and process diagrams.
- 6
AI creation and editing
On Pro, AI and dictation can generate and edit diagrams from a written description.
- 7
Data import
Pro can import data from Visio, Lucidchart and CSV files.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 25 of 61
That is against the other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
The plain part of Flowchart Fun you could make: mind mapping. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Flowchart Fun at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $2 per month (billing basis not stated)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Tone Row
- Category
- Whiteboards & Mind Maps
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for flowcharts typed as text
Flowchart Fun draws a flowchart as you type it as text. The free plan is a sandbox that resets every day, permanent charts, AI and file import need Pro at $2 a month, and it only runs in a browser.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Pro is $2 a month, under 60% of the category's cheaper quarter ($5), though the page does not say whether that is billed monthly or yearly. A 30-day pass is $9. |
| Free plan and trial | C | The free plan is a daily sandbox that resets each day, so nothing you make is kept. It exports PNG, JPG and SVG with a watermark. |
| Features | C | It does one job fully: text in, flowchart or mind map out. That is a smaller job than a whiteboard, and AI, local files and imports sit on Pro. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You have to learn to write charts as text. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with Visio and Lucidchart file import and no apps. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Flowchart Fun is for
- Fits if you would rather type a diagram than drag boxes
- Works for quick process charts that you export as an image
Who it is not for
- Tight if you stay free, because the editor resets each day
- Skip it if you want a drag-and-drop whiteboard, as this is a text editor
- Watch out: AI creation, watermark-free export, local files and data import are all Pro
- Watch out: the page does not say how the $2 a month is billed
- Skip it if you want a desktop or phone app, as none is listed
Good to know
Good for
- People who prefer typing a flowchart to dragging shapes
- Short-term projects, using the one-time 30-day pass
Worth knowing
- On the Free plan the editor is a daily sandbox that resets each day; permanent flowcharts need Pro.
- Watermark-free export, AI creation, local files and data import are Pro features.
- The pricing page does not say whether $2 per month is billed monthly or yearly.
- It runs in a browser; no desktop or mobile apps are listed.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$2
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Flowchart Fun has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2 per month (billing basis not stated).
The free plan is a daily sandbox that resets each day, so nothing you make is kept.
Free
$0
Daily sandbox editor that resets daily, theme customization, templates, raster and vector export.
Pro
$2
per month; billing basis not stated
Unlimited permanent flowcharts, AI creation, watermark-free diagrams, local files, Visio, Lucidchart and CSV import.
30-Day Pass
$9
one-time, 30 days, never renews
Every Pro feature for 30 days from one $9 payment, with no subscription.
The free plan
Daily sandbox editor that resets each day, themes, templates, and PNG, JPG and SVG export.
Read from flowchart.fun on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Text-based flowchart maker that draws diagrams as you type. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, AI features, mind mapping, diagrams.
It does one job fully: text in, flowchart or mind map out.
- Text-to-flowchart editor
- Charts are written as text in an editor and drawn alongside it, covering flowcharts, mind maps and process diagrams.
- AI creation and editing
- On Pro, AI and dictation can generate and edit diagrams from a written description.
- Data import
- Pro can import data from Visio, Lucidchart and CSV files.
- Export options
- PNG and JPG export and SVG export with embedded fonts are listed on the Free plan; Pro removes the watermark.
- Local files and sharing
- Pro can save and load local files, and offers full-screen, read-only and template sharing.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Visio
- Lucidchart
Flowchart Fun is made by Tone Row.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
25/61
Other whiteboard and mind map tools it is graded above
Flowchart Fun's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 25 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 47 of 61) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $2 a month, against a middle price of $7.49 for the category: 0 of the 44 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 6 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 62 whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Flowchart Fun’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 47 of 61
- CFree plan and trialAbove 7 of 61
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 61
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 61
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 61
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 55 whiteboard and mind map tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Flowchart Fun is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Flowchart Fun you could make: mind mapping. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
It costs $24 a year. Flowchart Fun is open source, so there is a third way: take its code and run it yourself.
What you could make
- Mind mapping: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A diagram editor.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Flowchart Fun’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Mermaid, PlantUML, draw.io, Eraser and Whimsical
The 5 tools Flowchart Fun is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Mermaid
Free plan · from $10/mo
Text-based diagramming platform with AI and a visual editor.
- Flowchart Fun is open source, according to its own site.
- Flowchart Fun also covers mind mapping.
- Mermaid also covers presentations.
- 3.0GPA
PlantUML
Free
Draw UML and other diagrams from plain-text descriptions.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- PlantUML also covers Gantt & timelines.
- 3.2GPA
draw.io
Free
Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose.
- Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- draw.io is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Flowchart Fun also covers mind mapping.
- 2.4GPA
Eraser
Free plan · from $45/mo
AI diagramming and docs canvas for engineering teams.
- Flowchart Fun is open source, according to its own site.
- Flowchart Fun also covers mind mapping.
- Eraser also covers Markdown and documents.
- 2.4GPA
Whimsical
Free plan · from $10/mo
Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs.
- Only Whimsical lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Flowchart Fun is open source, according to its own site.
- Whimsical also covers whiteboard, templates and documents.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Flowchart Fun free?
Flowchart Fun has a free plan. Daily sandbox editor that resets each day, themes, templates, and PNG, JPG and SVG export.
How much does Flowchart Fun cost?
Flowchart Fun lists 3 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Flowchart Fun work on?
Flowchart Fun is available on Web.
Does Flowchart Fun have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Flowchart Fun is listed for Web.
Does Flowchart Fun have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Flowchart Fun is listed for Web.
Is Flowchart Fun open source?
Yes. Flowchart Fun is open source, according to its own site.
What does Flowchart Fun integrate with?
Flowchart Fun's listing names Visio and Lucidchart. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Flowchart Fun?
Flowchart Fun is made by Tone Row.
What are the alternatives to Flowchart Fun?
The closest alternatives to Flowchart Fun in our directory are Mermaid, PlantUML, draw.io, Eraser and Whimsical.
How does Flowchart Fun compare with other whiteboard and mind map tools?
Flowchart Fun's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 25 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, and level with 9.
Is Flowchart Fun good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Flowchart Fun A for value for money. Its paid plans start at $2 a month, against a middle price of $7.49 for the category: 0 of the 44 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Flowchart Fun?
The plain part of Flowchart Fun you could make: mind mapping. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Flowchart Fun’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Flowchart Fun's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. Its pricing page loads through scripts and printed no plan text, so prices come from the listing.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Tone Row. Prices change, so check flowchart.fun before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Flowchart Fun, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/flowchart-fun
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Flowchart Fun’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Flowchart Fun is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Tone Row. Prices and plans change: check flowchart.fun before you buy.