Visio
About Visio
Microsoft Visio is a cloud-based flowchart and diagram creation tool, designed to aid collaboration and connect real-time data with business workflows. The platform enables communication of complex information through data-linked diagrams, flowcharts, org charts, floor plans, and more. Visio offers a range of pre-built templates that can be modified and customized depending on business needs. Visio can be used for data visualization, brainstorming, UML diagram creation, org chart creation, process mapping, IT network mapping, and more. The Visio stencil functionality allows users to create commonly used shape stencils to speed up the creation of drawings and professional diagrams.
The Visio platform allows users to collaborate on diagrams and workflows in order to gather insights from all team members and stakeholders. Changes can be made by individuals and synchronized in real time, in-app commenting can be enabled in order to provide feedback, and diagrams can be shared amongst teams within the cloud using links or downloads. Flowcharts and diagrams can be connected to real-time data sources in order to create visualizations, and diagrams can be embedded into Power BI dashboards using Visio Visual.
In order to aid with brainstorming and project planning, Visio offers ready-to-use templates based around brainstorming techniques such as fishbone diagrams and SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analyses.
Key benefits of Visio
• Create org charts, flowcharts, diagrams, floor plans, engineering designs, and more using Visio’s drag and drop editor.
• Collaborate on diagrams and flows using tools such as in-app commenting, annotations, and real-time sharing via web links, attachments, or PDF.
• Use pre-built templates based on specific use-cases in order to quickly build and customize workflows or visualizations.
• Integrate Visio with Power BI and embed flowcharts or diagrams into Power BI dashboards in order to provide more data insights.
• Connect Visio with real-time data sources and diagrams will automatically update when data is changed at the source.
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- Industry: Computer Networking
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Visio, perfect for illustrations, Workflows and Diagrams
Reviewed on 19/05/2024
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The vast amount of available tools and shapes, layered setup and import & export features.
Cons
Due to its pricing, Visio isn't available for our users by default (like other MS Office products, Word, excel, outlook etc.) and require purchasing of additional licenses. Cost concerns is pushing us away from the application, to another but free or cheaper application.
- Industry: Government Administration
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Simple but effective diagram and graphics creation.
Reviewed on 01/11/2024
A useful tool for simple and quick graphics that are easy to understand. MS has a Visio viewer...
A useful tool for simple and quick graphics that are easy to understand. MS has a Visio viewer version to allow non users to view products without changing format.
Pros
Simple to use, easy to create professional graphics for business use.
Cons
Lack of variety in available shapes and connectors. Whilst this does keep a consistency between graphics created by different users, I find it limiting.
- Industry: Mental Health Care
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10
Great, but Patience Required
Reviewed on 25/08/2024
Pretty great! I do wish I didn't struggle as much with the lag though.
Pretty great! I do wish I didn't struggle as much with the lag though.
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The icons were really great! They were split into clear and easy to understand categories. The ability to remove and add the visibility of the categories, made it a lot easier to stay focused on what I'm trying to do.
Cons
It was pretty laggy and slow, I think it may be because it's an older application, but much like Sway there were times it was being difficult.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
A powerful tool
Reviewed on 02/10/2024
I have had a very positive experience using Visio, its very user-friendly and has all the templates...
I have had a very positive experience using Visio, its very user-friendly and has all the templates I need.
Pros
Ease of use when creating flowcharts and diagrams. It has an amazing collection of templates.
Cons
even though it has wonderful features, some tools are very hard to find.
- Industry: Maritime
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Great for Professionals, but Complex for Beginners
Reviewed on 15/11/2024
Visio is a solid tool for professionals but requires time to master. It's excellent for creating...
Visio is a solid tool for professionals but requires time to master. It's excellent for creating detailed, complex diagrams
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Powerful diagramming tools, customizable templates, great for detailed technical drawings
Cons
A steep learning curve can be overwhelming for new users
Visio FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Visio.Q. What type of pricing plans does Visio offer?
Visio offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: USD 5.00/month
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Visio Online Plan 1: $5/user/month (billed annually) or $6/user/month (billed monthly). Visio Online Plan 2: $15/user/month (billed annually) or $18/user/month (billed monthly).
Q. Who are the typical users of Visio?
Visio has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Visio support?
Visio supports the following languages:
Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
Q. Does Visio support mobile devices?
Visio supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Visio integrate with?
Visio integrates with the following applications:
Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, OneDrive
Q. What level of support does Visio offer?
Visio offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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