Org Chart Studio

Org Chart Studio is a web tool for building, updating, and sharing organizational charts. It imports Excel, CSV, and Google Sheets data, and its import intelligence can flag missing managers and correct some naming errors. Charts can be edited in a spreadsheet-like table or by dragging items on a desktop visual canvas. Export options include PowerPoint, PDF, PNG, and CSV; PowerPoint exports use native shapes and text. Users can select a theme or adjust colors, cards, and connectors. The free tier allows up to 10 charts, with up to 2,500 people per chart, while free watermarked PNG exports are limited to charts of 250 people or fewer. Clean export passes are one-time purchases: $$1 for one day, $$5 for seven days, $$10 for 30 days, or $$100 for a year. Each pass covers all charts in the account, is sized by the largest chart, and does not renew automatically. The product supports MCP connections for AI agents and provides spreadsheet import guides for named HR systems.

Org Chart Studio supports spreadsheet-based chart creation, visual editing, and multiple export formats. Check the free export limit and pass rules if clean exports are important to your workflow.

It suits managers and teams that need to create or update org charts from spreadsheet data. It may also fit users who want chart exports without a recurring subscription, since its export passes are one-time purchases.

Org Chart Studio is a web app for creating and maintaining organizational charts from spreadsheet data. It is best suited to managers who want flexible editing and presentation-ready files without per-seat pricing. Its large free chart allowance is appealing, but clean exports require a pass and are capped at 250 people per chart.

Overview

The product brings spreadsheet import, table editing, a visual canvas and several export formats into one focused chart-making workflow. That makes it a practical fit for building or updating charts from a roster, especially when presentation files need to remain editable. It is less suitable for organizations that expect charts to stay synchronized automatically with their directory or HR system.

Key features

Spreadsheet import and editing

Org Chart Studio imports Excel, CSV and Google Sheets data. Its import intelligence can flag missing managers and fix some naming errors, helping users catch common roster problems before sharing a chart. After import, users can edit in a spreadsheet-like table or use drag-and-drop on the desktop visual canvas. Custom employee fields and API access add flexibility, but the lack of directory and HRIS sync means this is not an automatically maintained people directory.

Exports, themes and AI connections

Charts can be exported as PowerPoint, PDF, PNG or CSV. PowerPoint output uses native shapes and text, so it can be edited as a presentation rather than treated as a flattened image. Themes and the Theme Editor allow changes to chart colors, cards and connectors, giving users control over presentation without changing the underlying roster. MCP connections support AI agents including ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for building and editing charts; the privacy policy says chart and employee data are not used to train, fine-tune or improve AI or machine-learning systems.

HR workflows and privacy

Import guides cover Workday, BambooHR and ADP, while the FAQ also names Gusto and Rippling in a compatibility question. These guides support spreadsheet-based workflows, not live HRIS synchronization. The privacy policy says chart data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and original spreadsheets selected in the browser app are not uploaded or retained as part of import.

Pricing

Org Chart Studio charges for clean exports rather than per-seat access. The free Always plan costs nothing, has no subscription and allows up to 250 people with watermarked PNG exports. The broader free tier allows up to 10 charts with as many as 2,500 people per chart, but free watermarked PNG exports are limited to charts of up to 250 people. That gap makes the free option useful for building larger charts, but not for producing clean large-chart files.

Paid passes are one-time purchases, not subscriptions: 1-Day costs $1, paid once for clean exports over 24 hours; 7-Day costs $5, paid once for a week; 30-Day costs $10, paid once for 30 days; and Annual costs $100, paid once for a year. Each pass covers every chart in the account, is sized by the largest org chart and does not renew automatically. All listed passes are for up to 250 people, so users with larger charts should account for that ceiling before paying. A short pass suits an occasional export, while the annual option fits repeated export needs without recurring renewal.

Platforms

Org Chart Studio runs on the web. Its visual canvas is described as desktop editing, so users seeking a dedicated mobile app should consider another option.

Who it's for

This is a strong match for managers who already maintain employee data in spreadsheets and need charts they can edit, style and share. It also suits people who only need clean files periodically and prefer one-time export purchases over per-seat subscriptions. Teams that need live directory or HRIS sync, or clean exports for charts above 250 people, should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Generous chart capacity on the free tier: up to 10 charts and 2,500 people per chart supports substantial chart building before export needs enter the picture.
• Editable PowerPoint output: native shapes and text are more useful for presentation revisions than a flat image.
• Flexible spreadsheet workflow: import checks and both table and canvas editing provide different ways to resolve roster and layout issues.
• Clean exports have a 250-person ceiling: the free PNG and listed paid passes are limited to charts of up to 250 people.
• No automatic roster sync: without directory or HRIS sync, ongoing changes must be handled through the spreadsheet-based workflow.

Alternatives

• Org Chart Software is the broader category directory for comparing chart tools.
• Workleap Pingboard is a better fit for buyers seeking a people directory with SSO and annual plans, though its listed Standard plan starts at $4,999 a year.
• Sift is an alternative to consider if you want a paid, cross-platform option with a free trial.
• orgchart.live is worth comparing if unlimited people and charts on a free plan matter more than Org Chart Studio’s export-pass approach.
• OrgChartBuilder suits users who want a self-hosted option; its free plan is limited to 200 employees, one user and 90-day inactivity retention.
• OrgNice is an option for teams looking for Google Sheets connection and sharing or embedding features on a paid plan.
• The Org is a better comparison for users who want organization views with a seat-and-credit model.
• Our Org Chart is another web-based freemium option, with CSV import and export, PNG export and a Google Workspace add-on on its free plan.
• SharePoint Smart Org Chart & Directory suits SharePoint Online users who want a free, MIT-licensed web part without per-user licensing.

Verdict

Choose Org Chart Studio if you build charts from spreadsheets, value editable PowerPoint output and want to avoid per-seat charges. Its flexible editing and large free chart allowance are compelling, but clean exports are capped at 250 people and cost extra; teams needing automatic HR-system synchronization or clean files for larger charts should choose another workflow.