Microsoft Visio
8.2#7 in diagramming toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planWebmacOSWindows
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Structurizr
8.3#1 in diagramming softwareFrom £300 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Microsoft Visio | Structurizr |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram types | Visio supports diagrams including flowcharts, network diagrams, mind maps, organization charts, UML diagrams, floor plans, and engineering diagrams, with availability varying by plan. | system landscape,system context,container,component,code,dynamic,deployment,custom,filtered,image |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, USA | Jersey, Channel Islands |
| Purpose | Visio helps users draw diagrams that communicate complex information at a glance. | Structurizr is a models-as-code tool for creating multiple software architecture diagrams from one C4 model using Structurizr DSL. |
Microsoft Visio plans
- Visio in Microsoft 365Free
- Visio Plan 1$5 a month
- Visio Plan 2$15 a month
Structurizr plans
- 1–20 unique users£300 a month
- 21–50 unique users£600 a month
- 51–100 unique users£900 a month
- 101–250 unique users£1,200 a month
- 251–500 unique users£1,500 a month
- 501–1000 unique users£1,800 a month
Pick Microsoft Visio if…
Visio suits people who need to create business or technical diagrams, individually or with collaborators. It may also suit teams that want diagram shapes linked to data sources such as Excel or SQL Server.
Pick Structurizr if…
Structurizr suits software teams that want to maintain architecture diagrams from a shared C4 model. Its tools and export options may suit teams choosing between browser, local, CLI, or self-hosted workflows.