orgchart.live

orgchart.live is a web tool for turning spreadsheets, pasted rows, PDFs and screenshots into organizational charts. It is best suited to teams that want to share a changing chart or keep it synchronized with HR and directory systems. Its free plan removes limits on people and charts, but clean exports and ongoing synchronization require a paid plan.

Overview

When someone moves, the layout engine redraws the chart to reduce overlaps and crossed lines. That is useful for organizations that change regularly, though the product is focused on org charts rather than broader people-management work.

CSV and Excel files are parsed in the browser; the original spreadsheet is not sent to the service. PDF and screenshot imports use model-based extraction, and the import dialog indicates this before selection. That makes spreadsheet import the clearer choice when keeping the source file off the service matters.

Key features

Shared links show a live chart with cursors, and viewers do not need an account. Editing does require sign-in, so it is convenient for distributing a chart to a broad audience but less frictionless when many occasional collaborators need to revise it.

The free plan includes PNG export, but the image carries a “built with” line. Paid options include clean PNG, PDF, SVG and editable PowerPoint; Pro adds editable PowerPoint and SVG, public org pages and live embeds. Those tiers make sense when charts need to look polished or appear on other pages, while a basic internal chart can remain on Free.

Business connects to Gusto, BambooHR, HiBob, Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace. Sync runs every six hours, when a connected system reports a change, or on demand. It reads name, title, department, manager and employment type; chart titles and department overrides survive synchronization. The defined field set and preserved overrides help keep a chart useful without surrendering all local customization. API keys and webhooks are in build, as is access for AI agents; the planned MCP connection is intended for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor.

Pricing

There is no free trial. The Free plan costs nothing and includes unlimited people and charts, spreadsheet/CSV/Excel import, live editing and PNG exports with a “built with” line. It is a substantial starting point for users who can accept branded images and do not need the paid import or export options.

The 3-day pass costs $4.99, paid once, billed once. It unlocks everything for 72 hours, including clean 3× PNG, PDF, SVG, PowerPoint, share links and Claude-powered PDF/screenshot import. It suits a short project or a one-off presentation, but its window makes it a poor fit for recurring access.

Pro costs $49 a year, billed per year. It carries the pass features all year, plus public org pages, editable PowerPoint/SVG, live embeds and AI-agent access in build. Choose it for regular chart publishing and cleaner exports; it does not include the Business synchronization tier.

Business costs $199 a year, billed per year. It includes everything in Pro plus six-hour sync from four HR systems and two directories, overrides, and API keys/webhooks in build. It is the relevant tier for keeping charts aligned with connected systems; readers who only need occasional exports pay for more than they need.

Platforms

orgchart.live runs on the web. That suits browser-based sharing and editing, but it is not a desktop or mobile app in the listed platform lineup.

Who it's for

Choose it for spreadsheet-led chart creation, account-free viewing, and—at Business level—scheduled synchronization with supported HR and directory systems. It is less compelling for teams that need free clean exports, frequent editing by people unwilling to sign in, or a broader HR suite.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Free has unlimited people and charts, so chart size alone does not force an upgrade.
• Pros: Browser-side CSV and Excel parsing keeps the original spreadsheet from being sent to the service.
• Pros: Shared live links need no viewer account, lowering friction for people who only need to consult the chart.
• Cons: Free PNG exports carry a “built with” line, so presentation-ready imagery requires payment.
• Cons: Editing requires sign-in, limiting the convenience of shared links for casual co-editors.
• Cons: PDF and screenshot imports use model-based extraction, a different handling route from browser-parsed spreadsheets.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Org Chart Software. Consider Org Chart Studio for a free chart capped at 250 people or a 1.00 USD one-time day pass for clean exports. OrgChartBuilder is an option if self-hosting matters: its free plan allows 200 employees, one user and 90-day inactivity retention. For a free WordPress option, TeamGraph is available on WordPress.org. SharePoint Smart Org Chart & Directory is a free, MIT-licensed SPFx web part with no sign-up or per-user licensing, making it the more direct fit for that setup.

Organimi offers a free tier for 25 employees, one admin user and one chart. Workleap Pingboard has Android, iOS, API and web platforms, with annual plans starting at 4,999.00 USD. Team Chart is a paid web option with monthly per-user pricing from the 51st user. OrgNice offers Google Sheets connection, sharing and embedding on its Standard plan, at $20 a month billed annually.

Verdict

orgchart.live is a strong fit for teams that need uncapped chart creation, easy viewing links and a route to HR-system synchronization. Its main advantage is the combination of browser-parsed spreadsheets and paid live sync; look elsewhere if you need clean exports at no cost or want collaborators to edit without signing in.