Visio Pricing 2026

Plans, hidden costs, and alternatives compared

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3 plans tracked Updated Sep 2026

Cite this data: Toolradar, Visio pricing verified Sep 2026, toolradar.com/tools/microsoft-visio/pricing

Visio starts at $5/user/month on the Visio Plan 1 plan.

Verified Sep 2026 from the official pricing page.

Is Visio worth the price?

Good value

Visio Plan 1 is $5/user/month paid yearly.

Plan 2 is $15/user/month paid yearly. A lighter Visio web app is already inside Microsoft 365 commercial plans at $0 extra.

First-time work/school accounts get a 30-day trial of Plan 1 or Plan 2, then it converts to paid unless you cancel. This is best for teams already on Microsoft 365 who only need the extra desktop or shape library.

Pricing Plans

30-day Free Trial

Visio in Microsoft 365

Free

Included in Microsoft 365 commercial plans
Web and Teams app
Basic flowcharts, org charts, network diagrams

Visio Plan 1

$5/month

$5.00/user/month paid yearly
Web and Teams apps
Azure/AWS shapes, UML/ERD, Power BI integration

Visio Plan 2

$15/month

$15.00/user/month paid yearly
Desktop app plus web
250,000+ shapes, AutoCAD, data graphics

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Hidden Costs & Gotchas

Each plan includes 2 GB OneDrive for work or school only if you do not already have OneDrive. It does not add 2 GB on top of an existing work OneDrive.

Personal Microsoft accounts (outlook.com, hotmail.com) cannot use Visio for the web.

Which Plan Do You Need?

Already on Microsoft 365 Business or E3/E5 → Visio in Microsoft 365

Official list: included in those commercial suites. No extra Visio SKU.

Need the desktop app and AutoCAD → Visio Plan 2

$15/user/month yearly on Microsoft's compare page.

How Visio compares

3 of 6 direct competitors offer a free plan.

Starting price and free plan: Visio and its direct competitors
Tool	Starting price	Free plan
Visio	$5/user/month	Yes
Lucidchart	$9/month, billing unit not specified	Yes
Miro	$8/member/month	Yes
draw.io	$1.70/user/month	Yes
SmartDraw	No public price	No
Creately	No public price	No
OmniGraffle	No public price	No

Visio Pricing FAQ

How much does Visio cost?

Visio starts at $5/user/month on the Visio Plan 1 plan. It offers 2 paid tiers ranging from $5/user/month to $15/user/month. A free plan is also available.

Does Visio have a free plan?

Yes. Visio offers a free plan called "Visio in Microsoft 365". It includes: Included in Microsoft 365 commercial plans, Web and Teams app, Basic flowcharts, org charts, network diagrams.

Does Visio offer a free trial?

Yes. Visio offers a free trial lasting 30 days.

What is the cheapest Visio paid plan?

The cheapest paid plan for Visio is "Visio Plan 1" at $5/user/month. Key features include: $5.00/user/month paid yearly, Web and Teams apps, Azure/AWS shapes, UML/ERD, Power BI integration.

What are alternatives to Visio?

Alternatives to Visio include Lucidchart, Miro, draw.io, SmartDraw. Lucidchart starts at $9/month, billing unit not specified; Miro starts at $8/member/month; draw.io starts at $1.70/user/month.