orgchart.live

Overview

The tool accepts spreadsheets, pasted rows, PDFs and screenshots, then redraws the chart as people move. Its layout engine aims to limit overlaps and crossed lines, which is useful when a team changes regularly; it remains a focused charting product, not a full HR system.

CSV and Excel files are parsed in the browser rather than sent to the service. PDFs and screenshots take a different route: model-based extraction is used, with a notice in the import dialog before selection. That makes spreadsheet imports the better fit for source material you prefer not to upload.

Shared links let viewers see the same live chart and cursors without an account. Editing requires sign-in, so distribution is convenient, but collecting edits from occasional collaborators involves an extra step.

Key features

The free plan supports live editing and spreadsheet imports, with unlimited people and charts. Its PNG export includes a “built with” footer, so it works for internal reference but is less suitable for a polished presentation. Paid options add PNG without that line, PDF, SVG and editable PowerPoint, though the exact export rights depend on the plan.

Business connects to Gusto, BambooHR, HiBob, Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace. Sync runs every six hours, when a connected system reports a change, or when a user presses Sync. It reads names, titles, departments, managers and employment types; chart titles and department overrides survive synchronization. That is useful for keeping charts aligned with HR records, but the integration is not an unrestricted data mirror.

API keys and webhooks, along with AI-agent access, are marked as in build rather than finished capabilities. The planned MCP connection is intended for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor; buyers who need those integrations now should not treat them as available features.

Pricing

Free costs 0.00 USD per free and includes unlimited people, unlimited charts, spreadsheet/CSV/Excel import, live editing and PNG export with the “built with” line. It is a substantial option for ongoing basic chart work, but it does not provide the clean export bundle or paid document-import allowance.

3-day pass costs 4.99 USD per once. It unlocks everything for 72 hours, including clean 3× PNG, PDF, SVG, PowerPoint, share links and Claude-powered PDF/screenshot import. The one-time charge suits a short project or a burst of export work; it is not an annual subscription and access is temporary.

Pro costs 49.00 USD per year and includes the pass features all year, public org pages, editable PowerPoint and SVG, live embeds, and AI-agent access in build. It fits users who repeatedly publish or embed charts and need editable outputs. Compared with the pass, it replaces a brief window of access with year-round use, but the AI-agent feature is still in build.

Business costs 199.00 USD per year and includes everything in Pro, plus six-hour sync from four HR systems and two directories, overrides, and API keys/webhooks in build. It is the relevant tier for organizations wanting HR data to refresh into charts. Those seeking a currently available API should note that API access is not offered as a finished feature.

There is no free trial. The free plan remains available, and the paid choices are a 72-hour one-time pass or annual plans rather than a monthly subscription.

Platforms

orgchart.live runs on the web. Its spreadsheet parsing takes place in the browser, while document-image imports use model-based extraction.

Who it's for

Choose it for quick org charts from existing spreadsheets, low-friction sharing with viewers, or recurring chart updates from supported HR systems on Business. It is less suited to teams that need every collaborator to edit without signing in, or buyers who require finished API or AI-agent integrations today.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Unlimited people and charts on Free make it practical for maintaining basic charts without a chart-size ceiling.
• Pro: Spreadsheet files are parsed in the browser, and shared links let viewers follow a live chart without accounts.
• Pro: Business syncs selected people fields from four HR systems and two directories, with title and department overrides preserved.
• Con: Free PNG exports carry a “built with” line, so clean visual output requires payment.
• Con: Editing requires sign-in, and PDF or screenshot import uses model-based extraction rather than browser-only spreadsheet parsing.
• Con: API keys/webhooks and AI-agent access remain in build, so they are not dependable reasons to buy today.

Alternatives

For more org chart options, browse Org Chart Software.

Org Chart Studio is another web freemium choice, with a free allowance of up to 250 people and a $1.00 one-day clean-export option; pick it when a smaller chart and a lower-cost short export window are enough.

OrgChartBuilder offers self-hosted and web access, with a free plan capped at 200 employees, one user and 90-day inactivity retention; consider it if self-hosting or a defined free employee limit better suits your setup.

Organimi has a web free plan for 25 employees, one admin and one org chart; it may fit a small organization that can work within those caps.

TeamGraph is free and available on WordPress.org, making it an option for readers seeking a WordPress-based alternative.

Workleap Pingboard offers Android, iOS, API and web access, with Standard starting at $4,999 USD per year; consider it when mobile or API availability matters and that starting price fits.

SharePoint Smart Org Chart & Directory is a free, MIT-licensed open-source SharePoint web part without sign-up or per-user licensing, so it is a fit for readers already working in SharePoint.

Sift starts at $150.00 USD per month for Org Chart, billed annually with a 20-user minimum and unlimited people charted; choose it when unlimited charted people matter and the minimum and price are acceptable.

Team Chart is another paid web option.

Verdict

orgchart.live is a strong fit for people who want unlimited basic charting, live viewer links and a clear path to clean exports or HR syncing. Its browser-side spreadsheet parsing and useful paid export choices are the main reasons to choose it; sign-in for editors, temporary pass access and unfinished API/agent capabilities are reasons to look elsewhere if they conflict with your workflow.