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Gliffy
What Gliffy is
Gliffy is a web-based diagramming tool offered through Gliffy Online and for Confluence Cloud and Data Center. It supports flowcharts, UML and BPMN diagrams, network and entity-relationship diagrams, AWS architecture diagrams, org charts, mind maps, wireframes, floor plans, swimlanes and Venn diagrams. Users can import Microsoft Visio and draw.io diagrams and export diagrams as JPEG, PNG or SVG. In Confluence, diagram text is searchable, and Gliffy provides native integration and direct collaboration; real-time collaboration is not supported. Gliffy AI can create editable diagrams from natural-language prompts. The free Confluence plan covers up to 10 users without a time limit, while Confluence evaluations last 30 days. The 11–100 user Confluence plan costs $3.80 per user per month, billed annually. Gliffy Online is $23 per user monthly for 1–9 users or $21 for 10+ users; annual prices are $252 and $228 per user, respectively. Zero Egress starts at $2.80 per month for 1–100 users and keeps diagram data inside Atlassian. Gliffy states its Cloud apps are SOC 2 Type II compliant and ISO 42001 certified.
Who it suits
Gliffy suits people who create technical, business or planning diagrams, particularly teams working in Confluence. The free Confluence plan may suit groups of up to 10 users who do not need real-time collaboration.
What it does well
- Supports a wide range of diagram types.
- Imports Visio and draw.io diagrams.
- Exports JPEG, PNG and SVG.
- Confluence diagram text is searchable.
- Free Confluence plan has no time limit for up to 10 users.
What to know first
- Real-time collaboration is not supported.
- Confluence evaluations last 30 days.
- Cloud diagrams become read-only if a Confluence Cloud license is not renewed.
Limits
The free Gliffy Diagrams for Confluence plan is limited to 10 users. Confluence evaluations last 30 days; without renewal, Confluence Cloud diagrams become read-only until the license is renewed.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gliffy Diagrams for Confluence Free | 10 users | Free |
| Gliffy Diagrams for Confluence | billed annually · 11-100 users | $3.80 a month |
| Gliffy Zero Egress | 1-100 users | $2.80 a month |
| Gliffy Online 1-9 users monthly | billed monthly · 1-9 users | $23 a month |
| Gliffy Online 10+ users monthly | billed monthly · 10+ users | $21 a month |
| Gliffy Online 1-9 users annual | $252 per user paid annually · 1-9 users | $252 a year |
| Gliffy Online 10+ users annual | $228 per user paid annually · 10+ users | $228 a year |
As gliffy.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.gliffy.com/.
- Choose Gliffy Online or a Confluence deployment.
- For Confluence, start with the free plan for up to 10 users or evaluate for 30 days.
- Import a Visio or draw.io diagram, or create a diagram in the editor.
Verdict
Gliffy covers varied diagram types, imports, exports and Confluence workflows, with a free option for smaller groups. Real-time collaboration is not available, and Confluence Cloud diagrams become read-only without license renewal.
Questions
Is Gliffy free?
The Confluence plan is free for up to 10 users with no time limit. Paid plans are available for larger Confluence groups and Gliffy Online.
How much does Gliffy cost?
Confluence costs $3.80 per user per month for 11–100 users, billed annually. Gliffy Online is $23 per user monthly for 1–9 users or $21 for 10+; annual pricing is $252 or $228 per user, respectively. Zero Egress starts at $2.80 per month per user for 1–100 users.
Which platforms does Gliffy support?
Gliffy supports Confluence Cloud, Confluence Data Center and Gliffy Online. Its listed platform is web.
Can Gliffy import and export diagrams?
It imports Microsoft Visio and draw.io diagrams. Export formats include JPEG, PNG and SVG.
Does Gliffy support real-time collaboration?
No. Real-time collaboration is not supported, although Gliffy provides native integration and direct collaboration in Confluence.
Facts from Gliffy's own pages
- AI diagram generation
- Gliffy AI creates fully editable diagrams from natural-language prompts. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Cloud renewal behavior
- Without renewal, Confluence Cloud diagrams become read-only until the license is renewed. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Confluence integration
- Gliffy provides native Confluence integration and direct collaboration in Confluence. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Diagram types
- Supported types include flowcharts, UML, BPMN, network, and Mermaid diagrams. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Editor seat limit
- 100 · help.gliffy.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Evaluation period
- Gliffy evaluations last 30 days in Confluence Cloud and Data Center. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Export formats
- Users can export diagrams as JPEG, PNG, and SVG. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · help.gliffy.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan limit
- Gliffy Diagrams for Confluence is free for up to 10 users with no time limit. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Import/export formats
- .gliffy,.gon,.gxml,.vsdx,.vdx,.drawio,.xml,JSON,PNG,JPG,JPEG,SVG · help.gliffy.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Import formats
- Users can import Microsoft Visio and draw.io diagrams. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Online annual pricing
- Annual pricing is $252 per user for 1-9 users and $228 per user for 10+ users. · help.gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Online monthly pricing
- Gliffy Online costs $23 per user monthly for 1-9 users and $21 for 10+ users. · help.gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Paid plan billing
- The 11-100 user plan costs $3.80 per user per month and is billed annually. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Real-time collaboration
- No · help.gliffy.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Searchable diagram text
- Diagram text is fully searchable in Confluence. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Security certifications
- Gliffy states that its Cloud apps are SOC 2 Type II compliant and ISO 42001 certified. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Gliffy supports Confluence Cloud, Confluence Data Center, and Gliffy Online. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Compliance coverage
- Zero Egress lists ITAR, GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliance. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Zero Egress price
- Gliffy Zero Egress starts at $2.80 per month for 1-100 users. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Zero Egress security
- Zero Egress keeps diagram data inside the Atlassian environment. · gliffy.com, 28 Sept 2026
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