orgchart.live vs OrgChartBuilder

orgchart.live turns spreadsheets, pasted rows, PDFs and screenshots into organizational charts in a web browser. Its layout engine redraws charts as people move, aiming to limit overlaps and crossed lines. Shared links let people view a live chart with cursors; viewing needs no account, while editing requires sign-in. CSV and Excel files are parsed in the browser without sending the original spreadsheet file to the service. PDF and screenshot imports use model-based extraction, and the import dialog indicates this before selection. The pricing page lists PNG, PDF, SVG and editable PowerPoint exports; free PNG exports include a footer line. The Free plan is free and includes unlimited people and charts, spreadsheet import, live editing and PNG export. A 3-day pass is 4.99 USD once; Pro is $49 a year, and Business is $199 a year. Business adds sync with listed HR systems and directories. The web service is made by Hivetivity, which lists Atlanta, Georgia as its location.

OrgChartBuilder creates, annotates, and shares organization charts from CSV data in a browser. Its import tool detects columns in HRIS exports and saves mappings for one-click re-imports; documented compatible exports include Workday, BambooHR, HiBob, and Personio, as well as plain spreadsheets. Scenario modelling supports private restructure drafts, side-by-side colour-coded comparisons, and redundancy cost analysis. The service exports multi-page PDFs, SVGs, and CSV data, although SVG export is available on Pro and higher plans. Advanced mode treats vacant roles as chart nodes and supports role sharing and interim appointments. Team and Company plans provide collaborative editing, with one editor at a time and read-only views for others. Org charts are encrypted in the browser using XChaCha20-Poly1305 with Argon2id-derived keys, and the server stores only encrypted bytes. The Free plan supports 200 employees and one user, but encrypted data is deleted after 90 days without login. Pro costs $99 per year and supports 1,000 employees, one user, and unlimited data retention. Team costs $499 per year; Company costs $5999 per year.