The Best Alternative to Visio for Org Charting

The Best Visio Alternative for Org Charting

Manually updating org charts with tools like Visio is cumbersome, time-consuming, and often outdated the moment they’re shared.

Automate and simplify org chart creation by seamlessly integrating employee data directly from your HR system, for an always-accurate and sophisticated organizational chart.

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Why an Alternative to Visio Is Needed for Org Charting

Visio is used for a variety of functions. However, when it comes to org chart creation, HR professionals face many challenges. Some of the most common reasons HR professionals seek out alternatives to Visio software include:

Overwhelming Complexity

Although Visio offers robust features, they can be overwhelming for users who only require basic org chart creation capabilities. Visio may be inappropriate for organizations in need of simple org charts or quick visualizations.

Lack of Integrations

Visio integrates well with other Microsoft Office tools, but many users complain about poor integration with non-Microsoft Office software. This can hinder your ability to keep up with real-time changes and pull in organizational data from your HRIS system.

Lack of Real-Time Collaboration

This often leads to inefficiencies, as multiple stakeholders may work independently, potentially leading to version control issues and conflicts. Additionally, a lack of real-time feedback and input can hinder the accuracy and timeliness of updates.

Steep Learning Curve

Mastering Visio’s functionalities often requires substantial time and effort. Even creating simple org charts can be difficult for new users who haven’t yet grasped the software.

Compatibility Issues

Sharing and editing Visio files across different platforms can present challenges, making the entire process more cumbersome.

Limited Functionality for Complex Org Charts

It can be challenging to convey intricate reporting structures, matrix organizations, and shared roles. Visualizing and forecasting restructures or promotions can also be difficult, since Visio lacks the flexibility to adapt to evolving organizational needs on its own.

Time-Consuming Manual Updates

Visio requires users to manually update individual elements, such as job titles, reporting relationships, and team structures. As organizations grow and change, conducting manual updates is not only tedious but also increases the risk of human error and data inconsistencies.

Poor Scalability for Larger Organizations

Visio often struggles to convey complex org charts and reporting structures. Due to its manual nature, maintaining the most up-to-date org chart can be difficult as well. These limitations can hinder decision-making, collaboration, and overall organizational efficiency.

Need a Replacement for Visio? Meet Org Chart

Is a general-purpose tool like Microsoft Visio just not cutting it when it comes to your organizational chart needs?

Meet OrgChart. Our org chart software has become the scalable, collaborative, user-friendly alternative to Microsoft Visio. OrgChart is purpose-built for businesses needing a streamlined solution for their org charts – a tool that can keep up as they scale, change, and become increasingly complex.

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When It Comes to Org Charts, OrgChart Outperforms Visio

	Visio	OrgChart
Ease of Use	Compared to Visio’s complex technical interface, OrgChart is extremely user friendly and has little to no learning curve.	OrgChart offers a simple interface and extensive customization options. Plus, it automatically updates from your existing HR data, saving time and eliminating manual edits.
Integration	Visio lacks extensive integration capabilities, which can cause HR teams to miss out on key data and automatic updates.	OrgChart offers seamless integration with 50+ HR systems – and refreshes in real-time.
Org Chart Features	Visio is considered a “general-purpose” tool and is not org chart specific.	OrgChart is specifically designed to address the needs and challenges of organizational management, leveraging automatic updates, easy drag-and-drop functionalities, pre-built templates, and more.
Collaboration	Visio offers little to no real-time collaboration. These limitations can delay feedback and/or create inefficiencies in the approval process.	OrgChart offers real-time collaboration and countless file export options, allowing you to revise and share org charts, pain-free!
Scalability	Due to Visio’s complexity, creating a more complex organizational structure is no easy task.	OrgChart is built to accommodate changes as your organization scales. Plus, it integrates with 50+ HR tools, allowing for data-driven updates, forecasts, and visualizations.

OrgChart’s Advanced Tools for Organizational Charting

Automated Chart Updates for Quick Changes

OrgChart’s automation feature keeps your org charts up-to-date with minimal effort. It integrates with your HRIS system to automatically sync data, eliminating manual updates and ensuring accuracy. Ideal for companies with frequent organizational changes.

Real-Time Collaboration with Team Members

OrgChart enables multiple users to work on the same chart simultaneously – all while eliminating version control issues. HR, management, and other departments can work together to create, update, and visualize organizational structures, improving communication and accelerating decision-making.

Expand and Adjust as You Need (without Issue)

OrgChart provides unparalleled visibility into your personnel and surfaces valuable insights for strategic decisions (now and in the future). Access detailed information such as employee roles, contact information, performance metrics, and more.

Dynamic and Interactive Charts for More In-Depth Organizational Visualization

Drag-and-Drop Customization for Easy Chart Building

OrgChart’s intuitive drag-and-drop interface empowers you to build and customize your organizational charts with ease. Users can effortlessly rearrange employees, create new departments, and visualize complex reporting structures. No technical expertise required!

What Our Customers Say About OrgChart

Amazingly easy to implement. Easy and fast to create charts, allowing the information to be always updated and even better, customized.

Carolina F.

Small Business

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Connects directly to our HRIS and updates on a normal cadence — we choose daily. You can also update as needed. Took several hours a month of org chart planning off of our plates … the ROI in terms of time spent is fantastic.

Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

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OrgChart is taking our very manual org chart creation and making it easier to make changes. We were also able to easily add the new photos we took of all employees.

Jacqueline W.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

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The only comprehensive Org Chart software! Easy to set up templates, upload information, and build comprehensive charts.

Jillian P.

Head of Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

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OrgChart creates a perfect org chart that’s easy to update every time. Saves battling with MS Visio every time there a staffing change.

Leo C.

Managing Director Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

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FAQs About Visio Alternatives

Can I import my existing Visio org charts into OrgChart?

Yes, you can! OrgChart is designed to make things easier. You can easily import your existing org charts from Visio into our software. We accept a variety of file formats, making the transition smooth and hassle-free.

However, for the most up-to-date and relevant organizational data, we recommend integrating your HRIS system with OrgChart. This integration ensures that your org charts are always accurate and reflect the latest changes in your workforce.

How does OrgChart handle frequent changes in organizational structures?

OrgChart is specifically designed to handle frequent changes in organizational structures, even at scale. Unlike traditional tools like Visio, which require manual updates and workarounds, OrgChart offers a more streamlined and automated approach.

More specifically, OrgChart facilitates efficient organizational change management via automatic updates from your HRIS system and tools, easy drag-and-drop functionalities, and real-time collaboration.