Microsoft Visio vs Pencil Project
| Microsoft Visio | Pencil Project | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $5/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 5 /user/mo | — |
| Real-time collaboration | 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 | GUI mockups, wireframes, flowcharts, desktop UI, web UI, Android UI, iOS UI |
Both are listed in Best Diagramming Software, Best Diagram Software. On Specifiction, Microsoft Visio scores higher on our published basis.