Visual Paradigm

Name: Visual Paradigm
Author: Visual Paradigm

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What Visual Paradigm is

Visual Paradigm is a visual modeling platform for diagramming, code engineering, agile management, and enterprise architecture. Its diagram options include UML, SysML, flowcharts, organization charts, ER, BPMN, data-flow, EPC, mind maps, C4, Gantt, wireframes, and cloud architecture. AI can generate class diagrams, flowcharts, and user stories from descriptions. The Unified Platform provides access to more than 100 specialized apps, while the Free plan includes more than 40 AI-powered apps and basic diagramming through VPasCode, web diagrams, and smartboard. Users can work in the desktop application and external web browsers, with projects synced between them. Cloud collaboration supports concurrent design, review, and commenting; listed participant limits are three for Free, five for Starter, and unlimited for higher plans. Integrations include Jira, Confluence, Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, and Android Studio. Import and export options include Visio, Excel, XML, XMI, BPMN 2.0, and images. The Free plan is strictly non-commercial. Starter costs $4 a month billed annually, and a 30-day trial is available.

Who it suits

It suits individuals and teams creating software, process, and architecture models who need diagramming alongside development or agile tools. The Free plan is limited to non-commercial use; commercial users can consider paid plans.

What it does well

Supports a broad range of diagram types.
Syncs projects between desktop and browser.
AI generates diagrams and user stories from descriptions.
Integrates with Jira, Confluence, and development environments.

What to know first

Free plan is strictly non-commercial.
Free collaboration lists three participants.
Starter pricing is billed annually.
Higher-plan collaboration limits are unspecified beyond unlimited.

Limits

The Free plan is strictly for non-commercial use and lists online collaboration for three participants. Starter lists five online collaboration participants; higher plans list unlimited participants.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Non-commercial use	Free
Starter	billed annually · Commercial use rights · Watermark-free exports · High-resolution PNG export · Basic web diagram collaboration	$4 a month
Advance	billed annually · Advanced team collaboration · Diagram revisions · More web diagram types	$9 a month
Combo	billed annually · Complete AI suite · OpenDocs · Full presentation tools	$15 a month
Deluxe	billed annually · Dedicated AI diagram chatbot · Hybrid editing · Persistent chat context and sharing	$30 a month
Modeler	billed monthly · 1 GB cloud workspace	$6 a month
Standard	billed monthly · 1 GB cloud workspace	$19 a month
Professional	billed monthly · 1 GB cloud workspace	$35 a month

The first 8 of 9 plans, as visual-paradigm.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan

Getting started

Visit the Visual Paradigm website.
Choose the Free plan, a paid plan, or start the 30-day trial.
Use the desktop application or an external web browser.
Sync projects between the desktop and browser experience as needed.
Connect supported tools such as Jira, Confluence, Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, or Android Studio.

Verdict

Visual Paradigm spans modeling, diagramming, and development tools, with browser and desktop workflows and collaboration options. Confirm commercial-use and participant limits against the plan you need.

Questions

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan is restricted to strictly non-commercial use and includes more than 40 AI-powered apps and basic diagramming through VPasCode, web diagrams, and smartboard.

How much do paid plans cost?

Paid Online access starts at $4/user/mo (annual). The listed Starter plan is $4 a month billed annually. Desktop subscriptions are listed from $6 a month billed monthly.

Is a free trial available?

Yes. The site offers a 30-day trial and a Try it Free entry point.

Can teams collaborate online?

Yes. Visual Paradigm Cloud supports concurrent design, review, and commenting. Online collaboration lists three participants for Free, five for Starter, and unlimited participants on higher plans.

Does Visual Paradigm have desktop apps?

Yes. Users can work in the desktop application and external web browsers, and projects sync between them.

What integrations are listed?

Integrations include Jira, Confluence, Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, and Android Studio.

Facts from Visual Paradigm's own pages

AI diagram generation: AI can generate class diagrams, flowcharts, and user stories from descriptions. · visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Collaboration limits: Online collaboration lists 3 participants for Free, 5 for Starter, and unlimited for higher plans. · online.visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Customer reach: Visual Paradigm says it is trusted by millions of professionals. · visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Desktop web access: Users can work across the desktop application and external web browsers. · visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Diagram types: UML,SysML,flowchart,organization chart,ER,BPMN,data-flow,EPC,mind map,C4,Gantt,wireframe,cloud architecture · online.visual-paradigm.com, 20 Sept 2026
Free AI apps: The Free plan includes access to more than 40 AI-powered apps. · online.visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free diagramming: Free includes basic diagramming through VPasCode, web diagrams, and smartboard. · online.visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · online.visual-paradigm.com, 20 Sept 2026
Free tier limit: The Free plan is restricted to strictly non-commercial use. · online.visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Hong Kong · visual-paradigm.com, 23 Sept 2026
Import export: The platform supports formats including Visio, Excel, XML, XMI, BPMN 2.0, and images. · visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Platform integrations: Integrations include Jira, Confluence, Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, and Android Studio. · visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
PDF tools: The Online plans include PDF editing, conversion, protection, and unlimited per-PDF limits. · online.visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Platform scope: Supports visual modeling, code engineering, agile management, and enterprise architecture. · visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Project synchronization: Projects are synced between the desktop application and browser experience. · visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Real-time collaboration: Yes · online.visual-paradigm.com, 20 Sept 2026
Paid from: 4 · online.visual-paradigm.com, 20 Sept 2026
Support access: The website provides a Support section in its main navigation. · visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Team collaboration: Visual Paradigm Cloud supports concurrent design, review, and commenting. · visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Trial availability: The site offers a free trial and a Try it Free entry point. · visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Unified app access: The Unified Platform provides access to more than 100 specialized apps. · visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Version history: Users can track changes, revert states, and manage evolving model designs. · visual-paradigm.com, 28 Sept 2026