Microsoft Visio vs Visual Paradigm
| Microsoft Visio | Visual Paradigm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $5/mo | $4/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Web, Windows | Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 5 /user/mo | 4 /user/mo |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Diagram types | basic, block, business matrix, Venn, cycle, pyramid, flowchart, process, cross-functional, SDL, UML, ERD, network, Azure, AWS, BPMN, floor plan, HVAC, plant layout, timeline, Gantt, PERT, ITIL, Pivot, Six Sigma, value-stream map, organization chart | UML, SysML, flowchart, organization chart, ER, BPMN, data-flow, EPC, mind map, C4, Gantt, wireframe, cloud architecture |
Both are listed in Best Diagramming Software, Best Diagram Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Visual Paradigm scores higher on our published basis.