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Best Flowchart Software in 2026

Flowchart software helps you create process diagrams and related visual layouts. This list is for people comparing tools for personal, school, or work projects on a budget.

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    Cacoo

    by Cacoo
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Cacoo covers a wide range of diagram types and offers collaboration, integrations, and multiple deployment options.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Creately

    by Creately
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Creately combines visual planning and diagramming with real-time collaboration, templates, and role-based sharing.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    EdrawMax

    by EdrawMax
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    EdrawMax combines a large diagram catalogue, templates, AI tools and broad file support across desktop, browser and mobile platforms.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $5.90/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Dia

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Pick Dia if you need a free desktop diagrammer covering UML, flowcharts, networks, and entity relationships. Look elsewhere if you need a different platform or file-import route than those provided.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Mermaid

    Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4

    Mermaid supports a broad range of diagram types and multiple ways to create, edit and share diagrams. Review the Basic tier’s limits and the stated browser or runtime requirements for your setup.

    7.3 Open source Visit site
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    Lucidchart

    by Lucidchart
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Choose Lucidchart for a broad range of diagrams, real-time collaboration, offline editing, and connections to spreadsheet data.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    flow-chart.io

    Free plan APIWeb

    flow-chart.io combines diagram generation from text and repository context with editable output and multiple export formats.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
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    Mermaid Chart

    Free plan APIExtensionWeb

    Mermaid Chart combines text-driven diagrams with AI generation, collaboration, and integrations.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Miro

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Miro brings visual planning, workshop activities, AI tools, and integrations into a shared workspace. Check the free plan’s editable-board limit and Starter billing terms when choosing a plan.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Whimsical

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

    Whimsical combines canvas-based planning with AI generation and team collaboration. The Free plan has monthly content limits, while paid plans add expanded allowances and controls.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo Visit site
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    Gliffy

    Free plan Web

    Gliffy covers varied diagram types, imports, exports and Confluence workflows, with a free option for smaller groups.

    6.9 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    yEd Graph Editor

    by yEd Graph Editor
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    yEd offers broad diagram formats and layout options at no charge, with desktop versions for three operating systems.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Visual Paradigm

    by Visual Paradigm
    Free plan Web

    Visual Paradigm spans modeling, diagramming, and development tools, with browser and desktop workflows and collaboration options.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $4/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

    by ConceptDraw DIAGRAM
    Free trial MacWindows

    ConceptDraw DIAGRAM combines broad diagram coverage with Visio file support, templates, data-responsive objects, and extensive export formats.

    6.3 From $199 · 21-day trial Visit site
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    SmartDraw

    by SmartDraw
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose SmartDraw if you need a diagramming tool with many diagram types, real-time collaboration, and broad import and export formats.

    6.0 Visit site
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    Flowchart.fun

    Free plan Web
    5.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Microsoft Visio

    by Microsoft Visio
    Free trial MacWebWindows

    Visio combines a broad selection of diagram types with collaboration and links to supported data sources. Mac users can work in a browser, but cannot use a Visio desktop app for macOS.

    5.9 From $5/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, trial periods, paid starting prices, templates, collaboration, offline access, import and export formats, supported platforms, and diagram limits on free plans. Platforms in this category include web, macOS, Windows, API, Linux, and iOS. Check an open-source licence if you need to read or change code.

Questions

Is flowchart software available for free?

Yes. Tools in this category offer free plans, and Dia, Flowchart.fun, and Mermaid are listed as free. Free-plan limits vary by tool.

Which platforms support these flowchart tools?

The listed platforms include web, macOS, Windows, API, Linux, and iOS. Check the platform details for the tool you want.

Do any tools offer a free trial?

Yes. A free trial is offered by tools in this category. Gliffy lists a 30-day trial.

Is there an open-source option?

Mermaid is listed as open source. Review its licence if you need to read or modify the code.

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