The Mekko Graphics Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Mekko Graphics 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.
Mekko Graphics
The Insider’s Guide
Marimekko, waterfall and Gantt charts inside PowerPoint and Excel
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among presentation tools, read from Mekko Graphics’s own pages.
Made by insightsoftware · 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 Mekko Graphics’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Mekko Graphics’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
1.6
GPA, above 2 of the 51 other presentation tools we grade
Mekko Graphics is a charting add-in for PowerPoint, with Excel integration on the Windows version, that adds Marimekko, bar Mekko, cascade (waterfall), bubble, scatter, line, area and Gantt charts. It is sold as an annual per-user license, with lower rates for volume buyers. The product page names insightsoftware as the company behind it.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Mekko Graphics, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It needs PowerPoint, runs on Windows and Mac, and the Excel link is Windows only.
- 1
Best for Marimekko and consulting-style charts in PowerPoint
Mekko Graphics adds Marimekko and other business charts to PowerPoint, with Excel linking.
- 2
Paid plans start at $33.25 a month when paid by the year for each person
As its pricing page puts it: $399 per user / year (renews at $299).
- 3
You can try it first
Fully functioning license free for 30 days.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
Windows and macOS.
- 5
Marimekko and bar Mekko charts
Variable-width charts that show two dimensions at once, alongside cascade, bubble, scatter, bar, line, area and Gantt types.
- 6
PowerPoint integration
Charts are created and edited inside PowerPoint, so they stay editable on the slide.
- 7
Excel integration
Charts can draw on Excel data, though the vendor says this integration is on the Windows version only.
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A 1.6 GPA, above 2 of 51
That is against the other presentation tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
The plain part of Mekko Graphics you could make: reports and Gantt & timelines. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Mekko Graphics at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $399 per user / year (renews at $299)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Fully functioning license free for 30 days.
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows
- Made by
- insightsoftware
- Category
- Presentations
- Our grade
- 1.6 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for Marimekko and consulting-style charts in PowerPoint
Mekko Graphics adds Marimekko and other business charts to PowerPoint, with Excel linking. A single licence is $399 for the first year and $299 to renew. It needs PowerPoint, runs on Windows and Mac, and the Excel link is Windows only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | $399 a user for the first year works out near $33 a month, against a category whose dearest tenth starts at $20. Renewal is $299, and volume rates start at $249. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A fully working licence is free for 30 days. The listing does not mention a card, and after that you pay. |
| Features | D | Charts for PowerPoint and Excel only. It needs PowerPoint to be useful at all, and it does one narrow job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. It installs into Office, and free online training is included, which suggests there is a learning curve. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Windows and Mac, inside Office. The Excel integration is Windows only, and there is no web or phone version. |
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 Mekko Graphics is for
- Fits if you make market-share and consulting charts in PowerPoint every week
- Works for teams of 4 or more, as volume prices start at $249 a user
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you are one person: $399 in the first year and $299 to renew
- Skip it if you use Google Slides or Keynote, as it needs PowerPoint
- Too light for a general slide tool, as it only makes charts
- Watch out: the Excel integration is Windows only
- Watch out: the system requirements page names older Windows and macOS versions, so check before buying
Good to know
Good for
- Strategy consultants and analysts who need Marimekko charts
- Finance teams building waterfall charts in PowerPoint
- Teams that want an annual license per seat
Worth knowing
- Licenses are annual: a single user pays $399 the first year and the page lists a $299 renewal.
- Excel integration is described as Windows only.
- The system requirements page lists Windows 10 and macOS Monterey-era versions, so check the current Office and OS support before buying.
- Volume and Enterprise rates are starting prices; the Enterprise plan is bought by contacting sales.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$33.25
A month to start, paid by the year, for each person
Mekko Graphics is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $399 per user / year (renews at $299).
The listing does not mention a card, and after that you pay.
Single
$399
per user / year, renews at $299
One user. All chart types, PowerPoint integration, free online training, upgrades and support.
Volume
$249
per user / year, for 4 to 100 users
Starting price for 4 to 100 users, with easy multiple-user administration. Pricing details are linked on the page.
Enterprise
$149
per user / year, for 101 or more users
Adds custom branding and custom corporate training. Sold through the contact form or by phone.
Trying it first
Fully functioning license free for 30 days.
Read from mekkographics.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and Windows
Marimekko, waterfall and Gantt charts inside PowerPoint and Excel. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: Gantt & timelines, diagrams, presentations, reports.
It needs PowerPoint to be useful at all, and it does one narrow job.
- Marimekko and bar Mekko charts
- Variable-width charts that show two dimensions at once, alongside cascade, bubble, scatter, bar, line, area and Gantt types.
- PowerPoint integration
- Charts are created and edited inside PowerPoint, so they stay editable on the slide.
- Excel integration
- Charts can draw on Excel data, though the vendor says this integration is on the Windows version only.
- Chart automation
- The documentation menu lists chart automation, and the site says preferences can be set once for consistent charts.
- Free training and support
- Every plan includes free online training, upgrades and support, and the Enterprise plan adds custom corporate training.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
What it works with
- PowerPoint
- Excel
Mekko Graphics is made by insightsoftware.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
2/51
Other presentation tools it is graded above
Mekko Graphics's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 2 of the 51 other presentation tools we grade, and level with 3.
It stands best on free plan and trial (C, above 8 of 51) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $33.25 a month when paid by the year for each person, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 36 of the 37 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. 36 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 52 presentation tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Mekko Graphics’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 51
- CFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 51
- DFeaturesAbove 0 of 51
- CEase of useAbove 3 of 51
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 2 of 51
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 42 presentation tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Mekko Graphics 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 Mekko Graphics you could make: reports and Gantt & timelines. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 46 of the 51 other presentation tools grade higher. It costs $399 a year.
What you could make
- Reports and Gantt & timelines: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A slide editor.
- A diagram editor.
- A real app for macOS and Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It is priced for each person, which means accounts and billing for a team.
What this rests on. Mekko Graphics’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
think-cell, Vizzlo, Lucen Timeline and Microsoft PowerPoint
The 4 tools Mekko Graphics is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.2GPA
think-cell
Free trial · from $8.90/mo
PowerPoint add-in for data-linked charts, layout tools and AI slides.
- Only Mekko Graphics lists a macOS app.
- Mekko Graphics also covers Gantt & timelines.
- think-cell also covers templates.
- 2.4GPA
Vizzlo
Free plan · from $15/mo
Chart and business-graphic maker for slides, in browser or add-in.
- Vizzlo has a free plan. Mekko Graphics does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Vizzlo lists a web app.
- Mekko Graphics also covers Gantt & timelines.
- 1.8GPA
Lucen Timeline
Free plan · from $9/mo
PowerPoint add-in that turns project plans into timeline slides.
- Lucen Timeline has a free plan. Mekko Graphics does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mekko Graphics lists a macOS app.
- Only Lucen Timeline lists a web app.
- 3.4GPA
Microsoft PowerPoint
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Slide presentation app sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser.
- Microsoft PowerPoint has a free plan. Mekko Graphics does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists iOS and Android apps.
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 Mekko Graphics free?
No, Mekko Graphics is a paid product, but you can try it first. Fully functioning license free for 30 days.
How much does Mekko Graphics cost?
Mekko Graphics lists 3 plans. Single: $399 per user / year, renews at $299.
What platforms does Mekko Graphics work on?
Mekko Graphics is available on Windows and macOS.
Does Mekko Graphics have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Mekko Graphics is listed for Windows and macOS.
Does Mekko Graphics have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Mekko Graphics is listed for Windows and macOS.
Is Mekko Graphics open source?
Mekko Graphics is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Mekko Graphics integrate with?
Mekko Graphics's listing names PowerPoint and Excel. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Mekko Graphics?
Mekko Graphics is made by insightsoftware.
What are the alternatives to Mekko Graphics?
The closest alternatives to Mekko Graphics in our directory are think-cell, Vizzlo, Lucen Timeline and Microsoft PowerPoint.
How does Mekko Graphics compare with other presentation tools?
Mekko Graphics's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 2 of the 51 other presentation tools we grade, and level with 3.
Is Mekko Graphics good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Mekko Graphics D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $33.25 a month when paid by the year for each person, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 36 of the 37 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Mekko Graphics?
The plain part of Mekko Graphics you could make: reports and Gantt & timelines.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Mekko Graphics’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 Mekko Graphics's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
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 insightsoftware. Prices change, so check mekkographics.com 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.
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categories
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Mekko Graphics, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/mekko-graphics
- 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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