Microsoft Visio vs UMLet
| Microsoft Visio | UMLet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $5/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Web, Windows | extension, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 5 /user/mo | — |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | — |
| Diagram types | basic, block, business matrix, Venn, cycle, pyramid, flowchart, process, cross-functional, SDL, UML, ERD, network, Azure, AWS, BPMN, floor plan, HVAC, plant layout, timeline, Gantt, PERT, ITIL, Pivot, Six Sigma, value-stream map, organization chart | class, use case, sequence, state, deployment, activity |
| Desktop apps | — | Yes |
| Import/export formats | — | UXF; BMP, EPS, GIF, JPG, PDF, PNG, SVG |
Both are listed in Best Diagramming Software. On Freedom251, Microsoft Visio scores higher on our published basis.