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Microsoft Visio

Diagramming software for flowcharts, org charts and floor plans

Free trial · from $5.00/moWhiteboardsChecked Oct 5, 2026
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What is Microsoft Visio?

Microsoft Visio is diagramming software for flowcharts, org charts, network diagrams, floor plans and other technical drawings. It is offered as a lightweight web app included with Microsoft 365 commercial plans, as two subscriptions (Plan 1 for the web, Plan 2 adding the Windows desktop app) and as one-time purchases of Visio Standard or Professional 2024. Diagrams can be co-edited in the browser or inside Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Visio is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1). See every plan

Good for

  • Organizations already licensed for Microsoft 365
  • IT, facilities and engineering teams drawing networks, floor plans or P&ID
  • Process teams documenting BPMN 2.0 workflows
  • Buyers who want a one-time license instead of a subscription

Worth knowing

  • The desktop app's system requirements list only Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019; on other systems Visio is limited to the web app.
  • Visio Plan 1 is web and Teams only. The desktop app, BPMN 2.0, floor plans, engineering diagrams and data linking need Plan 2.
  • The web app bundled with Microsoft 365 has limited templates and needs a work or school account; personal Microsoft accounts are not supported.
  • Trials cover only Plan 1 and Plan 2 and require a credit card. Visio Standard 2024 and Professional 2024 have no trial version.

Key features

Templates and shape libraries
Templates, starter diagrams and stencils come with every version. Plan 1 adds thousands of shapes and Microsoft product icons, and Plan 2 opens more than 250,000 shapes.
Technical and business diagram types
Plan 1 covers cross-functional flowcharts, network, Azure and AWS, ERD and UML diagrams. Plan 2 adds BPMN 2.0, floor plans, P&ID, electrical and engineering diagrams.
Co-editing on the web and in Teams
Visio for the web and the Visio app in Microsoft Teams support real-time collaboration, commenting and sharing. Teams itself is licensed separately.
Data-linked diagrams
The desktop app links shapes to Excel workbooks, Access databases, SharePoint lists, SQL Server and other sources. The web app can only view data-linked diagrams.
Microsoft 365 integrations
Data Visualizer turns Excel process data into diagrams, Visio Visual embeds diagrams in Power BI dashboards, and diagrams can be exported to Word and PowerPoint.
Desktop app with offline support
Plan 2 includes the Visio desktop app with local file and offline support and AutoCAD file support, installable on up to five Windows PCs per user.

Microsoft Visio pricing

Starts at
$5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1)
Free plan
None
Free trial
One-month free trial of Visio Plan 1 or Plan 2 with a work or school account; a credit card is required
Visio in Microsoft 365Includedwith Microsoft 365 commercial plansWeb and Teams app for viewing and basic editing, with limited templates for general diagrams and basic flowcharts. Not sold separately.
Visio Plan 1$5.00per user / month, paid yearlyWeb and Teams apps with thousands of shapes, cross-functional flowcharts, network, Azure and AWS, ERD and UML diagrams, mind maps and 2 GB of OneDrive storage.
Visio Plan 2$15.00per user / month, paid yearlyAdds the Windows desktop app with offline support, 250,000+ shapes, BPMN 2.0, floor plans, P&ID and electrical diagrams, and two-way data connectivity.
Visio Standard 2024$309.99one-time purchaseNon-subscription Windows desktop app with templates, thousands of shapes, in-app commenting, DWG import and org charts generated from data sources.
Visio Professional 2024$579.99one-time purchaseAdds diagram validation against BPMN 2.0 and UML 2.5 and links to live data from Excel, Access, SharePoint, SQL Server and other sources.

Read from microsoft.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Microsoft Visio before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Lifetime licenseVisio 2024 one-time purchase

    Visio Standard 2024 at $309.99 and Visio Professional 2024 at $579.99 are sold as one-time purchases of the Windows desktop app, with no subscription.

    Stated on microsoft.com
  • EducationVisio web app in free Office 365 A1 for schools

    Microsoft donates Office 365 A1 to eligible educational institutions at no cost, and Visio's FAQ lists Office 365 A1 among the plans that include the Visio web app.

    Stated on microsoft.com

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Common questions

Is Microsoft Visio free?

No, Microsoft Visio is a paid product, but you can try it first. One-month free trial of Visio Plan 1 or Plan 2 with a work or school account; a credit card is required.

How much does Microsoft Visio cost?

Microsoft Visio lists 5 plans. Visio in Microsoft 365: Included with Microsoft 365 commercial plans. Visio Plan 1: $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Visio Plan 2: $15.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Visio Standard 2024: $309.99 one-time purchase. Visio Professional 2024: $579.99 one-time purchase. Prices were read from microsoft.com on Oct 5, 2026.

What platforms does Microsoft Visio work on?

Microsoft Visio is available on Web and Windows.

Does Microsoft Visio offer any discounts?

Microsoft Visio publicly lists the following: Visio 2024 one-time purchase; Visio web app in free Office 365 A1 for schools.

Does Microsoft Visio have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Microsoft Visio is listed for Web and Windows.

Does Microsoft Visio have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Microsoft Visio is listed for Web and Windows.

Is Microsoft Visio open source?

Microsoft Visio is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.

Does Microsoft Visio work offline?

Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.

What does Microsoft Visio integrate with?

Microsoft Visio's listing names Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, OneDrive and SharePoint. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does Microsoft Visio have a student discount?

Visio web app in free Office 365 A1 for schools. Microsoft donates Office 365 A1 to eligible educational institutions at no cost, and Visio's FAQ lists Office 365 A1 among the plans that include the Visio web app.

Who makes Microsoft Visio?

Microsoft Visio is made by Microsoft Corporation.

What are the alternatives to Microsoft Visio?

The closest alternatives to Microsoft Visio in our directory are Lucidchart, draw.io, SmartDraw, OmniGraffle and Creately. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Microsoft Visio.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.