DIA

Dia comes with large variety of symbols

Dia

Dia is a free open source online diagramming software that is strikingly similar to Microsoft’s Viso and offers features close to the app. From Flowcharts, UML diagrams, Assorted Diagrams, Circuit to Network Diagrams it helps you to create many different types of diagrams with ease.

Moreover, it equips you with a large variety of symbols and tools for your diagramming needs while it also helps you to make several flowcharts or diagrams in multiple tabs at the same time. You can also add support for new shapes in Dia by creating simple XML files with the help of a SVG subset to create the shape.

Dia also allows you to load and save flowcharts or diagrams to a custom XML version that can be exported to XFIG, PNG, EPS, WMF or SVG formats. Yon also take a printout of the diagrams.

Price: Free open source

Works with: Windows 10/8.1, 8, 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP, Linux and Mac OS X

Go To Website: http://dia-installer.de/

Flowchart

Flowchart is the diagramming application with multi user interface in real time.

Flowchart

Flowchart is the only diagramming application that is solely dedicated to create flow charts. The multi-user interface that the tool features is straightforward and simple which allows team collaboration in real-time. You can also invite acquaintances and colleagues to work together where you all can chat and create fantastic flow charts at the same time.

The best part about this tool is that it does not need you to download any software and works with almost all popular browsers and operating systems. Once finished designing the flow chart you can even export it to PNG or PDF formats.

Price: Free (till it’s in BETA version and access limited by invitation only)

Works with: Web

Go To Website: http://flowchart.com/

Lovely Charts

Make your diagrams look professional (i doubt, lets give a try), comes in desktop, web and ipad edition.

Lovely Charts

Make your diagrams look professional with this application, Lovely Charts that helps you to create all kinds of diagrams that includes flowcharts, basic symbols, site map, wire frames, BPMN general and more. The tool comes with a wonderful interface which can be accessed once you have a free account. You can simply drag drop contents and images to create your flowcharts and connect.

It’s easy to use interface allows you to draw your flowcharts effortlessly with its desktop and web versions. It does not require much learning curve and you can export files to PNG and JPEG formats. While the desktop can be even downloaded for free, it has limited features compared to the web app and data cannot be saved unless purchased.

Price: Free desktop download with no data saving, opening or maintaining revisions facility; plans start from $3.99/year.

Works with: Desktop, Web, iPad

Go To Website: http://lovelycharts.com/

Cacoo

Cacoo is an online solution for your diagramming, Similar to Gliffy

Cacoo

.With an interface similar to another diagramming tool, Gliffy, Cacoo is an online solution for your diagramming needs that also helps you to design flowcharts, mind maps, network charts, site maps and more with ease. The features offered by Cacoo are pretty simple that can be comprehended easily by one and all and hence, lets you create some great flowcharts in no time.

While it enables you to work in collaboration with your team, online, you can also share your flowcharts with friends and colleagues online.

Price: Free (upto 25 sheets. Limited sharing, export to PNG format only); plans start from $4.08 per month

Works with: Windows and Mac OS platforms only.

Go To Website: https://cacoo.com/

GRAPHOLITE

You can give it a try, free, but does not allow you to save your work!

Grapholite

If you are stuck with that puzzling data provided from your office which needs to be converted in a flowchart, Grapholite is one of the best solutions for you. This free tool not only helps you to create intricate flowcharts in matter of seconds, but can also be helpful for other business graphics such as, office designs, organizational charts, venn charts, floor plans, network layouts, mind maps and many more.

Grapholite is a Microsoft product that comes with an unlimited time free trail offer that lets you use all the features for free, but does not allow you to save your work. From Windows smartphones and PCs to Android and iOS devices, it works for all.

Price: Free trial period for unlimited time without data saving;
Price starts from $9.99 and varies for different platforms.

Works with: Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Window 10, Windows RT systems, desktop, iOS and Android.

Go To Website: https://grapholite.com/

CALLIGRA FLOW

A free tool that helps meet you diagramming and flowchart making needs

Calligra Flow

If you are looking for a free tool that helps meet you diagramming and flowchart making needs, Calligra Flow can be the best choice for you. It is a complete graphic editor that comes as a part of the Calligra Suite. The software comes with a simple and straightforward interface which is identical to the Microsoft Visio’s interface. Additionally, it offers a plugin support that the boost the features of the tool.

CalligraFlow firmly assimilates with other tools from the Calligra Suite and helps you design detailed flowcharts and other intricate diagrams quite easily.

Price: Free

Works with: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, BSD based systems

Go To Website: https://www.calligra.org/flow/

OpenOffice

Making flow chart is just a piece of cake with open source tool from Apache

OpenOffice.Org Draw

OpenOffice.org Draw is an open source software that makes your diagram or flowchart making process a cake walk. This free tool offers a wide and robust backdrop that uses vector graphics for the editing purpose which is same as the Microsoft Office Drawing functionality. You can also transport the Scalable Vector Graphics using OpenOffice.org Draw.

It was originally built to compete with the drawing feature of the Microsoft Office and offers some great features for your diagraming needs at part with Microsoft.

Price: Free

Works with: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux

Go To Website: https://www.openoffice.org/product/draw.html