# Page 5 | Visio Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is Visio the right Flowchart solution for you? Explore 3282 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/201133/Visio/reviews --- Visio 4.5 (3282) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/201133/Visio/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 15th, 2026 # Page 5 - Reviews of Visio ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 3282 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use MC Michael C. Quality Engineer Aviation & Aerospace Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Visio is a terrific product" September 3, 2024 5.0 I've used Visio to flowchart for both personal/business related activities & have been very satisfied throughout the years. Of late, I have used Visio for mind-mapping which has been very helpful. Pros Intuitive, well-organized & easy to use. Clearly, the best application available for all around business use. Cons Version available through Microsoft Teams is very limited Review Source MP Marissa P. Quality Engineer Medical Devices Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Useful project visual tool" October 19, 2024 4.0 Overall a good product that allows me to create visuals for work Pros Allows me to create different charts to track projects Cons Takes some time to get used to using. Not the easiest to begin with Review Source AA Amir A. Administrative Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Visio Review" November 6, 2024 5.0 Microsoft Visio is powerful for creating detailed diagrams, with excellent integration across Microsoft Office. However, it has a learning curve, especially for complex tasks, and can feel outdated at times. Pros Microsoft Visio offers a vast array of templates and shapes, facilitating the creation of professional diagrams. Its seamless integration with other Microsoft products enhances workflow efficiency. Cons Microsoft Visio can be expensive, and its user interface may feel outdated compared to newer diagramming tools. Review Source KH Kiran H. Customer Service Market Research Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "My Visio Experiance" September 20, 2024 3.0 I found Visio user friendly. You can easily navigate the different creative options that can be used. Pros Visio provides a wide range of options for customization. It is good for making flow charts & technical drawings. Cons I find it expensive compared to others. It dose not have much compatibility with non Microsoft software. Review Source Joseph P. Marketing Manager Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Full Featured Diagramming" October 4, 2024 4.0 Pros Fairly easy to use diagramming and flowchart tool Cons Maybe I'm not so great at using it, but I can't make my flowcharts look very attractive. However, utility trumps that in my opinion! Review Source EH Edward H. Lead Infrastructure Engineer Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Visio review" September 16, 2024 5.0 I love using the product and am able to quickly create diagram documents easily that support my written content. Pros I have used it since it before it was part of the Microsoft suite and it has retained the great functionality. Cons Only that some of the images are not totally representative of the device. Review Source AH Alex H. Service Delivery Telecommunications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Thoughts on Visio" September 24, 2024 5.0 Positive, I like working on Visio and know that I will be able to complete what I need to when opening the app Pros Visio is fantastic for making and amending flows, and being able to save them as pdf. the app is easy to use and configurable. It's a really good tool to use if you want to work on charts, diagrams and flows, and have the ability to export them as pdfs for example, for easy sharing Cons Modifying shapes is sometimes inconsistent and making connections between steps can be slow Review Source IF Ibrahim F. electric engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Microsoft Visio" August 17, 2024 5.0 I used it when doing my graduation project and it made it easy for me to draw electrical circuits and internal distribution panels for buildings Pros it help me to draw electrical circuteand internal distribution panels for buildings Cons I like everythingbecause it help and save my time Review Source JS Jalal S. Optical Engineer Semiconductors Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Visio review" September 18, 2024 5.0 Pros As an optical engineer Visio is easy to create simple diagrams for system layouts and flowcharts. Integrates well with Microsoft Office for documentation and presentations. Has basic optical shapes and components for quick visualization. Cons Limited for advanced optical design and lacks built-in physics simulations. Doesn't support detailed optical modeling or analysis like Zemax or COMSOL. Not ideal for creating highly precise, engineering-level technical drawings. Review Source JW Justin W. CTO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Network Diagrams with Microsoft Visio" August 26, 2024 5.0 Great product and works well. I am happy with it. Pros It is easy to jump in and created diagrams. I have used Visio since college and it always comes in handy when designing network diagrams. Cons At one point, the art for the network components was a bit low quality. It has come a long way over the years. Review Source AI Afiqul I. Assistant Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Visio for Scientific Drawings " September 22, 2024 4.0 It's really good. Whenever I need to draw something very quickly, I open Visio. Pros Very easy to use. It has the functionality like other software or Microsoft. Cons Not having advanced features. Icon pack isn't enrich enough. Review Source JS Jodi S. Coordinator Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Falling behind??" September 14, 2024 4.0 The basic edition included in Microsoft 365 is good but could do with improvements Pros Has been around along time and is receiving regular updates. Cons Has fallen behind competitors who offer a better service at a cheaper price. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Consultant Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Useful tool for projects" August 7, 2024 4.0 Using Visio has been a largely positive experience, especially when it comes to creating professional and detailed diagrams. Super useful tool for projects Pros Visio supports a wide range of diagram types, including flowcharts and organizational charts to be used for my work. Extensive customization is allowed. Easy formatting Cons Very expensive. Also, it was not easy to learn. Review Source JC Jessica C. IT Support Technician Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Visio, An excellent product to create Network Diagrams" August 19, 2024 5.0 My overall experience with visio is great. It allows me to easily pull visio images on the product that I need and I can create a realistic network diagram. Pros I can create network diagrams easily using visio. Cons The one thing I least like about visio is that It is hard to make a square small again once I've accidentally went over the line. Review Source MK Mariia K. Software engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good tool if you have a license" September 12, 2024 4.0 I used Visio occasionally when I had a license to draw diagrams, but them switched to free open source tools. Pros Good tool to create flowcharts and diagrams in Microsoft ecosystem Cons Not a free tool, a license or trial period are needed to use it Review Source Kym D. HR Business Partner Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Quick and Professional" August 16, 2024 4.0 When I need an org chart quickly, I can open it and create a professional looking org chart in minutes. Pros I can prepare an org chart quickly that looks professional and clean. Cons When I copy/paste the org chart into PPT, it sometimes captures more of the background than just the org chart itself and I can't seem to release the background. Review Source JS Jessy S. Owner Building Materials Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Visio: The Uncommon Choice" September 27, 2024 5.0 It was a good experiance with the vendor, I liked the app because of the many different features. Pros I liked the flowcharts and diagrams of the tool. Cons I disliked the organization of the drawings. Alternatives considered [AutoCAD Architecture](https://www.capterra.com/p/172801/AutoCAD-Architecture/) Reason for choosing Visio The simplicity of Visio was a clear cut to the other Review Source GB Gopa B. Group Manager - Training Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Basic Visio" September 12, 2024 3.0 Basic. I use it to only draw flow charts. Pros Its advanced than working on PPT smart art. Cons Is not user friendly. Should have more options. Post creation the end product looks pretty basic. Doesnt look elegant. Should be made more advanced to be used other than just flow chart. Does teach you or prompt you to make it better. Review Source SC Shane C. Network Technician Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Visio web and desktop clients" August 22, 2024 3.0 I've used it for parking lot diagrams and IT diagrams Pros I like the desktop application. Not so much the web application. There are no options to upload specialized equipment diagrams on the web client. Cons I don't like the watered down web client. There's not enough capability Alternatives considered [Lucidchart](https://www.capterra.com/p/146136/Lucidchart/) Reason for choosing Visio more capability with the desktop client over the web client Review Source AT Anjum T. BI Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good to have tool in your arsenal" October 16, 2024 4.0 Pros Easy to learn and master. I really liked the features. Cons I honestly really like it and do not see any issue. Review Source TK TOM K. Production Supervisor Broadcast Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good basic drawing package." August 13, 2024 4.0 Good overall experience for making simple drawings and diagrams. Not too hard to learn for the basic drawings. Don't expect to learn it in 5 min. It will take a few hours to get comfortable. Can produce high quality drawings with some effort, but I would not call this a drafting package. Pros Fairly easy to use once you get familiar with the basics. Is a basic drawing package with lots of options. Not like AutoCAD, but better for the rest of us that don't need AutoCAD's special functions. Cons Some functions are not intuitive. Some functions are greyed-out for no obvious reason, and why they don't function is not apparent. The "Help" function does not provide specific help. It provides a range of things that might be what you are seeking, but finding specific help is difficult. Review Source RV Reynaldo V. Network Specialist Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I Use it to create network diagrams, great tool to analyze" July 16, 2024 5.0 I like to use it when i need to analyze the network diagram when I have to make changes or add something else. Pros can manage the stencils, connections and other data to have documented for audits or future information Cons some brands doesn't have their own stencils to download, so i have to create them. Alternatives considered [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) Reason for choosing Visio Can do more stuff better than Power point Review Source HC Heather C. CEO Mental Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great, but Patience Required" August 25, 2024 3.0 Pretty great! I do wish I didn't struggle as much with the lag though. Pros The icons were really great! They were split into clear and easy to understand categories. The ability to remove and add the visibility of the categories, made it a lot easier to stay focused on what I'm trying to do. Cons It was pretty laggy and slow, I think it may be because it's an older application, but much like Sway there were times it was being difficult. Review Source Rodrigue N. Project Manager Civil Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "It's time to get started" August 26, 2024 4.0 Collaboration is more intuitive and allows each of my colleagues to express themselves and appreciate the quality of presentations and results. Pros The superior quality of high-definition video is superlative. It makes sharing more enjoyable and less tiring on the eyes. Cons Visio is virtually flawless, despite some limitations. Review Source DG David G. Operations Manager Paper & Forest Products Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Visio is the standard for visualizing flowcharts" August 28, 2024 4.0 Working without Visio would be difficult. Once you get used to it, you wonder how you lived with out it. Pros Easiest program to visualize schematics that would be too complicated for CAD to use. We use it mainly for flowchart schematics create process flows. Cons Sometimes the tool become cumbersome, the lines dont flow "smartly" around others and requires extra mouse clicks to get it looking the way you want. 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