Visio Reviews

With Visio, I create visual representations of business processes, which helps people understand the notation and communicate ideas effectively. I use BPMN templates to depict these use cases.

Visio is used to show processes in a way that people understand easily.

The task sequencing, the process level views, and the ability to communicate between lanes are valuable features in Visio. It is intuitive for users to drag and drop templates and figures, making it easy to use.

In terms of enterprise architecture, Visio is limited. It is also behind in supporting AI-related projects and might need better integration with other products.

I have used Visio for over 20 years.

Visio is stable, although my version is at least five or six years old. Stability can be impacted by the age of the software and whether updates are being applied.

Visio is the poor man's version of a modeling tool, and it does not scale well.

I have never used Microsoft's support for Visio specifically. However, I face challenges with Microsoft for personal systems due to constant new requirements. For Visio, I don't receive updates under my current subscription.

Positive

I used QualiWare in the past, finding Visio to be less complex in comparison. However, the switch was due to the perception that QualiWare was too hard to use and not user-friendly.

Initial setup can be tailored to different levels of complexity, starting with high-level mission statements and breaking them down into business units and value chains.

It usually involves teams, which could range up to twenty, thirty, or forty people depending on the size of the project. Small activity teams handle more short-term deliveries.

I purchased an older version of Visio and pay about twelve or thirteen dollars a month, but this subscription does not include Visio updates. For other solutions like project management or architecture tools, specialized tools would be more effective.

I would prefer an easy-to-use, comprehensive enterprise architecture and portfolio management tool that is integrated. 

There should be a strong linkage between portfolio management and architecture to ensure efficient management of inventories and life cycles. 

Additionally, a multi-disciplinary approach in architecture delivery can help address various requirements promptly.

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.

I use the solution in my company for Microsoft Active Directory and for monitoring purposes.

The most valuable features of the solution revolve around the ease of deployment it offers. It is also easy to understand about the product and its deployment process. I enjoy the fact that since Visio is a Microsoft product, everything is linked and synchronized in our company's environment.

From an improvement perspective, the setup process needs to be made easy.

I have experience with Visio. My company is a customer of Microsoft.

It is a stable solution.

It is a scalable solution.

In my company, 48 people use the product.

I haven't interacted much with the solution's technical support. I contacted the solution's technical support to deal with an issue with the offline products.

The product's installation phase was okay. The product's installation phase can be a difficult process if you don't have the deployment script with you since it is very important to know what you are doing when you are dealing with the setup process. Visio's setup process is the same as Oracle's installation phase. If Visio is being installed in some company, it is important to have the script to help you know what you need to do since you can't install it on your own and make it work. In general, you need to know what to select to install the product properly.

The solution is deployed using Azure's cloud services.

The product is expensive, but it is cheaper if you buy it as a part of a bundle or an enterprise-level agreement.

I recommend the product to those who plan to use it. As an IT professional, we don't like to confuse people by giving them multiple options. It is better for people to explore different products, and later on, if, as IT professionals, we find the products are not compatible with the users' requirements, then we might suggest some tool with better features to such users.

It is neither too difficult nor too easy to learn to use Visio.

The product's integration capabilities with other platforms have helped improve our company's overall workflow.

I rate the overall tool an eight out of ten.

Primarily, I employ it for business analysis purposes. In my previous role as a business analyst, I utilized it for process analysis, management, and the creation of visual representations such as flow diagrams. Working in telecom domains and government sectors, Visio proved valuable for presenting processes through flow diagrams and interactive use cases.

The primary functionality revolves around the creation of flow diagrams and diverse Building Information Modeling (BIM) using contemporary and pre-established notations. In my perspective, these ready-made notations prove highly beneficial. Despite being a compact tool, it is effective for tasks such as drawing organizational charts, making it a straightforward and uncomplicated tool.               

Indeed, Visio should progress beyond its current stage of solely drawing diagrams and transition into a more advanced phase, possibly integrating with different packages or aligning with Microsoft's offerings. It could potentially evolve into a comprehensive business process management solution, comparable to tools like Addis or Signavio, thereby competing in the realm of process management tools. It might be advantageous to explore functionalities such as process simulations or benchmarking, introducing simulators to discern potential bottlenecks or errors within complex flow diagrams. This addition would prove valuable for business analysts seeking insights into the intricacies of their diagrams, aligning with the evolving trends observed over the past six years.

I have been using Visio for 16 years. 

I would rate it 9 for the occasional crashes. Apart from these, it is stable.

I would rate the scalability 8 out of 10.

The ease of use for review purposes is notable. Even individuals lacking technological expertise can navigate it effortlessly. In my assessment, I would rate it a nine, considering that some users may require familiarity with business model notations, which is distinct from the tool itself. This is analogous to the need for background knowledge when using applications like Excel, where understanding equations and formulas is prerequisite. It takes 

no more than one hour for the complete deployment of all packages. Whether it involves Three hundred sixty-five, Outlook, or any other component, the download and installation process concludes within the span of one hour.

The pricing is reasonable and I would rate it 6 out of 10.

The rationale behind its efficiency lies in the seamless integration through plug-ins. You can simply plug in, install, and immediately engage in your business activities simultaneously. It requires minimal expertise, except for a basic understanding of business modelization concepts, allowing you to swiftly implement your own configurations without the need for extensive knowledge.

I would rate it 7 out of 10.

I use Visio for high-level network design, and I use it for home planning since it is easy to use.

With Visio, one of its core features stems from the fact that you can get plugins for Cisco, Microsoft, etc. In general, Visio provides a plugin for sample diagrams, graphs, etc.

It will be a great improvement if Visio gets upgraded to provide its users more in the area of 3D. With Visio, when I plan for a house and the height of its walls, I should be able to view the walls in a 3D mode, which can be a huge product improvement.

SketchUp is a program that is not as easy as Visio to build 3D models. If I want to build a house in 3D mode with Visio, then I should be able to do so with one click that allows me to change the house model from 2D to 3D. I don't have the latest version of Visio, but in the version of Visio I use currently, I don't see any 3D mode provided to users.

There are some issues in Visio with the connectors, and it gets tricky when you want to connect objects with each other. The aforementioned aspect of Visio can be considered for improvement.

I have been using Visio for fourteen years. I don't have the latest version of Visio. I don't remember the exact version of the solution.

It is a stable solution. Stability issues only crop up in Visio when there are some normal issues related to Windows or Microsoft Office, which may arise in cases when the system hangs.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

I am the only person who uses Visio in my company.

Visio is the first solution I have ever used, which is one of the major reasons why I still stick to it.

The product's initial setup is really simple.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

If I want to buy Visio for myself, I think it will be around 80 to 120 USD, though it is important to consider that I am unsure of its actual costs.

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.

We use the solution primarily for making high-level and low-level diagrams and making any other diagrams that might have some items available that we can quickly turn around architecture with.

I like that I can copy and paste icons and drag and drop items. It has a lot of great features.

It is very stable. It's reliable. 

The solution can scale.

It is easy to set up.

There should be more items available from a variety of other products that can be integrated. 

Architectural diagrams could be enhanced further.

The icon support is limited. We'd like third-party icons available to us.

I've used the solution for five years. I've used the solution for a while at this point. 

The stability is great. I'd rate it nine out of ten. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze. 

The solution can scale. I'd rate the scalability seven out of ten. It could be a bit more scalable. 

We have 4,000 to 5,000 users on the solution.

We have used other solutions in the past. There is a product called Lucidchart that I've used. It's more flexible in terms of icons we can use. 

The initial setup is very simple and straightforward. It is not complex or difficult. 

While we have an on-premises deployment, the cloud is available on Office 365. 

The pricing is fairly reasonable. I'd rate it six out of ten.

We are Microsft partners.

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.

People should consider the solution. However, there is a lack of customization available. 

We primarily use the solution for products, planning, and scheduling. We're using it with Microsoft BI for analytics.

We use the solution for structured preparation for various functions and with our HR team. We also use it for business process automation. 

The solution is very user-friendly. 

We're using a lot of flowcharts and business process steps. It's quite helpful. We can easily define roles and activities. 

The solution is stable and reliable. 

It's scalable.

Local technical support is helpful.

Instead of pushing the solution to PowerPoint, we'd like to be able to have the same visuals right in Visio instead of moving it to other Microsoft apps. When I create an organization chart in Visio, and I want to show it to management, I shouldn't have to copy and paste it into a PowerPoint presentation or put it into a PDF file. There needs to be better integration with PowerPoint. 

The setup can be a bit complex. 

I've used the solution for two years. 

It's a stable solution. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

The solution can scale well. Currently, we have 400 users on Visio. We likely will double users in the coming year. 

We have a reseller partner. They offer local support. We raise a ticket and they provide help. If they need to, they can raise a question with Microsoft and we usually will get a solution to our query within a week. 

I did not use another solution previously.

The initial setup is slow. It's not straightforward. There is no standardization. We need to create instances on our own at the outset. 

It is a cloud-based solution, we just have to enable it and can immediately start using it. 

We likely see an ROI after three or four years. 

The pricing is pay-per-use. Initially, we paid monthly. Now we pay about $200, which is maybe $10 per user per month.

I did not evaluate other products before choosing this solution. 

We extensively use Microsoft products. 

I'd recommend the solution to other users. I would rate the solution eight out of ten.

I utilized Visio to craft visual aids for my presentations, including diagrams that visually illustrate data, such as flowcharts. Additionally, the solution was used to generate diagrams that showcase a series of connected ideas using arrow charts.

A major benefit of Visio is its user-friendliness. Upon opening the program, you have access to a variety of pre-made templates, saving you time and effort. All you need to do is input your data into the template and you're ready to proceed with your project.

One issue I've noticed is that when working on a shared video link with a friend for Visio, there can be a delay in changes reflecting on their screen after I've made them. This also occurs when we're working on the same document. It would be beneficial if changes could be reflected in real-time. Additionally, I've experienced some text size issues with the flow task feature. Sometimes when I enter text, it appears very small, and increasing the size causes it to extend beyond the diagram, creating formatting issues. It would be helpful if these text and formatting issues could be addressed.

I have been using Visio for approximately a couple of months.

The solution is stable. I did not face any crashing or issues.

I would recommend Visio to individuals who don't necessarily use Microsoft software. With Visio, they can create visualizations and diagrams easily. Additionally, they have the option to download and share their work on their preferred platform, such as Google. Visio can be used for multiple platforms, regardless of whether you use Microsoft, Google, or other cloud-based services such as Amazon Web Services.

I rate the stability of Visio a ten out of ten.

In my experience, Visio is highly scalable. I've used it within an organization that utilizes Microsoft OneDrive and Teams for their operations. This allowed for easy integration of Visio with the organization's existing Microsoft software and made it simple to share diagrams and visualizations with anyone in the company, regardless of their position or location within the organization.

We have approximately 1,000 people using the solution in the branch of the company I am working in.

I have not faced any issues to need support.

Setting up Visio is a simple process. You can access it via the website and generate a link, which can be shared with others in just a matter of minutes.

I can do the deployment of the solution.

My organization has paid for the solution. However, I have used it personally without payment. There is a free option available.

I rate Visio a nine out of ten.

This tool is mainly used by our engineers for network layout designs, to either document what's being deployed for a customer or to put together a proposal. We use it as a tool to graphically depict the network we're proposing to the customers showing what it will look like and which components will be included. We are customers of Visio and I'm the product director with sector security. 

The solution has many readily available shapes and icons. Visio is a kind of industry-standard to some extent. Many companies have icon sets that can be imported into Visio and then used for network graphics or to specifically show a manufacturer's product model number. It's very useful. Visio has always been a pretty good product with continual updates. There will often be new features you didn't know you needed but once they're included, you can't imagine being without them. They're on the right track as far as I'm concerned.

If you get large networks where you're trying to detect everything in the network and you get lots of minute details, the drawings can get too large to send via email. You have to put it in cloud storage for people to access it. That's a byproduct of having a large, very complex graphic.

I've never had any problem with stability and all of them. 

I've never heard of any concerns regarding scalability. 

Our own internal IT department deals with any support issues.

Sometimes if you have to import icon or figure sets, it can be a little bit challenging. For the most part, it's pretty straightforward. 

I rate this solution 10 out of 10.