--- description: Learn how Visio can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Visio Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Diagram Software](/directory/698/diagram/software) > [Visio](/software/91066/visio) # Visio Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91066/visio Page: 1 / 132\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91066/visio?page=2) > Microsoft Visio is a cloud-based flowchart and diagram creation tool, designed to aid collaboration and connect real-time data with business workflows. The platform enables communication of complex information through data-linked diagrams, flowcharts, org charts, floor plans, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 3279 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Visio • Create org charts, flowcharts, diagrams, floor plans, engineering designs, and more using Visio’s drag and drop editor. • Collaborate on diagrams and flows using tools such as in-app commenting, annotations, and real-time sharing via web links, attachments, or PDF. • Use pre-built templates based on specific use-cases in order to quickly build and customize workflows or visualizations. • Integrate Visio with Power BI and embed flowcharts or diagrams into Power BI dashboards in order to provide more data insights. • Connect Visio with real-time data sources and diagrams will automatically update when data is changed at the source. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 3279 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$5,00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Visio Online Plan 1: $5/user/month (billed annually) or $6/user/month (billed monthly). Visio Online Plan 2: $15/user/month (billed annually) or $18/user/month (billed monthly). - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and 11 more ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Auto Update - Brainstorming - Business Process Automation - Charting - Collaboration Tools - Color Codes/Icons - Commenting/Notes - Customizable Dashboard - Customizable Templates - Customization - Data Import/Export - Data Linking - Data Management - Data Visualization - Design Management - Diagramming - Document Embedding - Document Management ## Integrations (10 total) - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Azure - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft Power Automate - Microsoft Power BI - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Word - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Diagram Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/698/diagram/software) ## Related Categories - [Diagram Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/698/diagram/software) - [Business Process Management Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/273/business-process-management-bpm/software) - [Data Visualisation Tools](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/740/data-visualization/software) - [Network Mapping Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1189/network-mapping/software) - [Flowchart Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1263/flowchart/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The ability to collaborate in real-time, especially with Microsoft 365 integration, enhances team productivity. ----- ### "Harnessing the Power of Visio for Seamless Flowchart Creation" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *13 March 2025* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It seamlessly integrates with other products, making it a natural fit for your suite of tools. Designed for ease of use, it offers an intuitive experience that requires little to no training—especially for users already familiar with other products in the suite. > > **Cons**: Updating and modifying existing process flows, particularly larger and more complex ones, can feel somewhat clunky and prone to errors. Additionally, it is currently unavailable as a web app, which limits its accessibility for online or digital-based teams, requiring a locally installed version instead. > > Visio is a powerful tool for creating detailed flowcharts and diagrams, offering a wide range of templates and customization options Its drag-and-drop functionality makes it easy to use, but working with complex process flows can sometimes feel a bit clunky ----- ### "Visio a blast from the past" — 3.0/5 > **Benjamin** | *08 November 2024* | Furniture | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great if your looking for the most corporate diagram tool in the game > > **Cons**: Requires a pro license to really take advantage > > Okay I relied on it a lot in my early career ----- ### "Visio: A Vision of a Perfect Flowchart" — 5.0/5 > **Caleb** | *14 April 2025* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Previously I made flowcharts in PowerPoint. I had to make a new presentation, create a non-title slide, insert a shape, resize the shape, insert a text box, insert an arrow, resize the arrow, connect the arrow to the shape, and repeat all of the above a dozen times, just to make a simple flowchart. Visio doesn't have this issue; it's so much simpler\! Visio gives you the blank slate and a whole selection of shapes and arrows that connect to one another automatically. Any text you attach is resized automatically to compensate for the change in shape. This ease of use lets me focus on the content of the flowchart, rather than the formatting. (The formatting features are robust, too.) I quite like Visio's approach to flowchart creation, at least in comparison to PowerPoint's. > > **Cons**: I wish Visio came bundled with Microsoft 365 for Business by default. The pricing model for Visio (and Microsoft 365 in general) is so confusing. Feature-wise, Visio is great. But acquiring the software, let alone acquiring it at the best cost, is a hassle. > > My experience with Visio has been positive. It's easy to use and has a lot of cool features tucked away once you get the hang of the basics. (For my part, I only need the basics, and they work wonderfully.) I wish it came bundled with Microsoft 365 for Business by default. Actually buying Visio is so much harder than it needs to be. ----- ### "Excellent for workflow and SOP implementation" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *23 November 2024* | Dairy | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This is such a powerful tool. This is excellent for implementing SOPs within the business to ensure success. > > **Cons**: It can be difficult to use at first especially when uniformity is your goal across all sheets. ----- Page: 1 / 132\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91066/visio?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91066/visio) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data