Microsoft Visio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Wireframing Tools

The best Wireframing alternative to Microsoft Visio is Lucidchart, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Visio and 12 are Wireframing Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Wireframing Tool alternatives to Microsoft Visio are Pencil Project, Miro, OmniGraffle and Whimsical.

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  1. Lucidchart icon

    Lucidchart

     534 likes

    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into workflows.

    66 Lucidchart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.
     
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    Comments about Lucidchart as an Alternative to Microsoft Visio
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    I have tried them all. Lucidchart is the easiest to use, works across all my devices, and supports real-time collaboration.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    Cross-platform interoperability is key.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Free, fast and easy to work no bogging you down with logic statements or life changing decisions.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Lucidchart is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Pencil Project icon

    Pencil Project

     416 likes

    Pencil is a standalone app that lets you create diagrams or UI mockups. It doesn't have collaboration/multi-user features.

    78 Pencil Project alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Pencil Project as an Alternative to Microsoft Visio
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    1

    Used to make sketchups for a mobile GUI.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    4

    Does not map network layout easily enough, which is what Visio was designed to do from the start

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Great for UI mockups and planning.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Pencil Project icon

    • Most users think Pencil Project is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • Pencil Project is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Miro icon

    Miro

     118 likes

    A secure collaboration platform for distributed teams offering real-time and asynchronous capabilities, infinite canvas, integrations with major tools like Google Suite, Slack, and Dropbox, and features for enhanced product development and design workflows.

    109 Miro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Creately

    Web-based diagram platform offers real-time teamwork, 50+ diagram and mind mapping types, technical wireframing, smart objects, templates, version control, secure cloud storage, PDF export, collaboration tools, commenting, and in...

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  6. OmniGraffle icon

    OmniGraffle

     188 likes

    OmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents—quickly—by providing powerful styling tools, keeping lines connected to shapes even when they’re moved, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click.

    107 OmniGraffle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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    Comments about OmniGraffle as an Alternative to Microsoft Visio
    Guest
    Positive
    4

    On the Mac there is no other program that is so versatile compared to Visio (which isn’t available for Mac OS).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It seems to have more features than Visio at a lower cost and the Pro version opens native Visio files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Easy to use and seems more powerful than MS Visio itself.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks OmniGraffle is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • OmniGraffle is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. Whimsical icon

    Whimsical

     32 likes

    Whimsical is a collaborative visual workspace for creating flowcharts, wireframes, virtual sticky notes, and more!.

    61 Whimsical alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Wireframes: Create wireframes for any device or screen.
     
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    Wireflow

     22 likes

    Feature-rich, open-source Wireflow offers a collaborative platform for online creation of complex user flow prototypes. Ideal for team work in UI design, wireframing, and mind mapping, promoting idea sharing in real-time environment aided by modern whiteboard features.

    117 Wireflow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Visual Paradigm

     42 likes

    Visual Paradigm for UML (VP-UML) is a UML design tool and UML CASE tool designed to aid software development. VP-UML supports key modeling standards such as Unified Modeling Language (UML) 2.4, SysML, ERD, DFD, BPMN 2.0, ArchiMate 2.0, etc.

    82 Visual Paradigm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Creately icon

    Creately

     109 likes

    Web-based diagram platform offers real-time teamwork, 50+ diagram and mind mapping types, technical wireframing, smart objects, templates, version control, secure cloud storage, PDF export, collaboration tools, commenting, and integration for business and education use.

    77 Creately alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    Comments about Creately as an Alternative to Microsoft Visio
    elraymonds1
    Positive
    0

    Visio Import, More Diagram Types Than Visio, 1000s Templates and Examples

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    milindayu
    Positive
    0

    Availability (desktop and online tool), Visual Collaboration (in-app video conferencing with team members), Price

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Creately icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Creately is a great Microsoft Visio alternative.

    • Creately is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visio is Paid and Proprietary
  12. Cacoo icon

    Cacoo

     75 likes

    Cacoo is a user-friendly online diagramming tool that allows you to create a variety of diagrams such as wireframes, flowcharts, UML diagrams, network diagrams, mindmaps, sitemaps, database diagrams, and more.

    82 Cacoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  13. Software Ideas Modeler icon

    Software Ideas Modeler

     25 likes

    Lightweight, powerful, easy to use, UML tool

    Software Ideas Modeler is a lightweight and powerful CASE tool. It supports UML 2.2 diagrams and a lot of other ones. Software Ideas Modeler is freeware (for non-commercial use). Commercial user may use this software only after buying.

    58 Software Ideas Modeler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. Eraser IO icon

    Eraser IO

     2 likes

    Eraser is an all-in-one ideation tool for distributed teams. Eraser allows users to communicate ideas at the speed of thought using a markdown note editor, a lightweight canvas. Use Eraser for brainstorming, diagramming, wireframing, and interviewing!

    14 Eraser IO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  15. Modeldraw icon

    Modeldraw

     1 like

    Modeldraw is a comprehensive diagramming platform designed for teams and businesses who need professional visual documentation tools. Create UML diagrams, system architecture diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps, wireframes, and Agile workflow diagrams all in one platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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