Microsoft Visio vs OmniGraffle
Microsoft Visio
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OmniGraffle
omnigroup.comSide by side
| Figure | Microsoft Visio | OmniGraffle |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 8 |
| Spec score · Diagramming tools | 8.8 (#10) | 8.2 (#25) |
| Spec score · Diagram Software | 8.3 (#14) | 7.9 (#26) |
| Spec score · Diagramming Software | 8.3 (#20) | 7.9 (#32) |
| Diagram types | Visio supports diagrams including flowcharts, network diagrams, mind maps, organization charts, UML diagrams, floor plans, and engineering diagrams, with availability varying by plan. | family trees,flow charts,org charts,layouts,directed graphs,nondirected graphs |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, USA | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Purpose | Visio helps users draw diagrams that communicate complex information at a glance. | OmniGraffle is for diagramming, rapid prototyping, and creating professional vector graphics. |
Plans
Microsoft Visio
- Visio Plan 1$5 a month
- Visio Plan 2$15 a month
- Visio in Microsoft 365Free
- Visio Plan 1$5 a month
- Visio Plan 2$15 a month
OmniGraffle
- Standard LicensePrice not published
- Pro LicensePrice not published
- Annual SubscriptionPrice not published
- OmniGraffle 3 for iOS — v3 Standard License$59.99, paid once
- OmniGraffle 3 for iOS — v3 Pro License$119.99, paid once
- OmniGraffle Subscription$129.99 a year
- OmniGraffle 7 for Mac — v7 Standard License$149.99, paid once
- OmniGraffle 7 for Mac — v7 Pro License$249.99, paid once
In their own words
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Visio helps users communicate complex information through diagrams. Its supported formats include flowcharts, process and cross-functional diagrams, organization charts, UML and ERD models, network and cloud diagrams, floor plans, timelines, Gantt and PERT charts, and business diagrams such as matrices and value-stream maps. The web and Microsoft Teams apps support real-time collaboration, comments, and sharing. Listed integrations include Teams, Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneDrive for Business, and Azure. Visio Plan 2 can link diagram shapes to Excel, SharePoint lists, and SQL Server data. The compared plans support Microsoft Information Rights Management and GDPR compliance; IRM permissions must be set in the desktop app, though they are honored for online files opened in the web app. Accessibility support includes Narrator, an Accessibility Checker, and high-contrast display. Visio is available on Windows and the web, but Microsoft does not offer a macOS desktop app. Plan 1 costs $5 a month billed yearly; Plan 2 costs $15 a month billed yearly. First-time trial users with a work or school account can try either plan free for 30 days.
OmniGraffle
OmniGraffle has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.