ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

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Overview

About ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

When ConceptDraw PRO was re-named as ConceptDraw DIAGRAM in 2018, it has started reflecting its business diagramming role much better. The app is an excellent alternative to MS Visio on macOS and Windows. Many people involved in visual communication need software apps that will import and export to the Visio file format. Format, order, align, position and RapidDraw tools allow one to create professional looking engineering drawings, flowcharts, infographics, dashboards and more diagrams that are clear and easy to understand.

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Software information

Industries served, licensing and the support ConceptDraw DIAGRAM provides.

Licensing

  • One-Time Payment
  • Free trial

Support

  • Phone
  • Email
  • Live Chat
  • Online (Ticket)
  • Business Hours

Training

  • Help Guides
  • Video Guides
  • Webinars
  • Infographics
  • Case Studies
  • On-Site Training

Knowledge Base

  • Help Guides
  • Video Guides
  • Webinars
  • Infographics
  • Case Studies
  • On-Site Training

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What customers report

4.6
Based on 7 verified reviews

What users say

Review Analytics of ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

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4.57 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
Summarized from 7 verified reviews · Updated September 2026
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is positioned as a Mac-friendly alternative to Microsoft Visio, praised for its intuitive interface, extensive template library, and fast workflow for creating flowcharts and technical diagrams. Users highlight strong vector export capabilities, excellent copy-paste compatibility with other software, and good customer support. Common concerns include occasional missing features found in competing products, a learning curve for text handling, and compatibility issues requiring version upgrades when macOS updates release.
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Jonathan Lee McDowellVerified Review
Posted on Apr 16, 2021

“Great program!”

Overall rating5.0
I used Concept Draw Diagram for Entity Relationship modeling and it has been great to use. I love that they have so many preconfigured symbols and it is much easier to use than Office Visio Pro. I can also use the program to open Visio files, everything works well! I have no complaints and I think their customer service is great!
Tom AllenVerified Review
Posted on Mar 5, 2021

“Great Drawing Toll for Technical Architectures”

Overall rating5.0
Use ConceptDraw for creating technical architectures and system overviews. Has a great library of symbols, images and shapes, all in the price, although some specialist libraries are extra. Works quickly and well with a nice clean interface. Text can be a bit tricky until you get the hang of it. Other than that, a great tool.
Connie RiceVerified Review
Posted on Mar 2, 2021

“Client Technical Specialist”

Overall rating4.0
Very good graphics program for Mac. Comparable to Visio.
However, I bought version 12 and it stopped working when Mac when to Catalina.
Then I bought version 13 and it stopped working when Mac went to Big Sur.
Now, they want me to buy version 14 to make it work.
Chris RennieVerified Review
Posted on Dec 1, 2020

“ConceptDraw Diagram.”

Overall rating5.0
My projects often contain embedded processors and a good flow chart program is pretty much a pre-requisite when programming in Assembler. I trialled a few other packages (Microsoft Visio, Edraw Max, Edge Diagrammer, Wizflow flowchart) and settled on ConceptDraw.

I foind it the most intuitive of the packages I tried, easy to get started with, a good Library of shapes, excellent technical support.

Would I recommend it? Yes.
Stefan LedergerberVerified Review
Posted on Nov 24, 2020

“As close as you can get to Visio on a Mac”

Overall rating4.0
ConceptDraw needs to some time to get adjusted to the way it wants you to work, but then you can be very fast in doing things. I've also find that copy/past to others software works outstanding. Your graphics appear exactly as they were in ConceptDraw Diagram and you never need to go for "past as .pdf" or similar. Helpful library spares long searches on the web.
However, some features you'd expect in any software like that are sometime not there (e.g. the function "crop image" has only been introduced lately.)
One thing to mention: ConceptDraw actually runs a helpdesk where an actual person writes back to you once you open a ticket. In a nutshell: ConceptDraw Diagram works and is a useful tool for any graphic which goes beyond what you can do in e.g. powerpoint natively.
Frank ZimmermannVerified Review
Posted on Oct 15, 2020

“An alternative for Visio on Mac”

Overall rating4.0
On Windows I simply used Visio. On Mac I was looking a long time to find an appropriate application. Nowadays al lot of designing programs only exists as cloud solutions. I was looking for an on premise usage, so there were not so much possibilities.
For making quick flowcharts and workflow diagrams a pure vector drawing program was too slow and complicated. So I tried out Concept Diagram and was was satisfied. You can create very quick such diagrams and the templates are looking very professional. With all the templates for other realms you can expand the usage.
I am satisfied and can recommend this product on Mac.
Kris TinaVerified Review
Posted on Jul 28, 2020

“Adobe Illustrator Alternative”

Overall rating5.0
I used to create icons and logos in licensed Illustrator provided by my last company. Now that I am self-employed and cannot afford it, I encountered a much better option to fit my budget. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM works with vector shapes and exports to SVG and EPS.

Capabilities

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM features

The full feature set, grouped by module.

Landscape Design Software

  • 3D Graphics
  • Animations
  • CAD Tools
  • Contract Management
  • Lighting Design
  • Object Library
  • Plant Library
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Rendering

Diagram Software

  • Diagram Layouts

Plans

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM pricing

Price Type
One-time
Free Version
No
Payment Frequency
One-Time Payment
Free Trial
21 Days
Standard$199 / one-time

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