Flowchart Software

Turn Complicated Workflows Into Clear, Professional Flowcharts

Creately’s flowchart software helps teams create process flows, SOPs, decision trees, user flows, and swimlane diagrams faster with smart connectors, auto-layouts, real-time collaboration, and easy workflow documentation.

Browse Templates
Trust Badge
10M+ Users
1000+ Team
Turn Complicated Workflows Into Clear, Professional Flowcharts

Add steps in seconds with Quick‑Create

Add steps in seconds with Quick‑Create

Stay polished with auto layout + smart connectors

Stay polished with auto layout + smart connectors

Start from templates built for real workflows

Start from templates built for real workflows
G2

Creately Vs Popular Flowchart Tools

If you’re choosing a flowchart tool, these are the differences that matter most in day-to-day work.
Feature
Add steps while building
Insert step mid-flow
Auto layout (readability)
Connector routing / cleanup
Maintain structure during edits
Speed of building flowcharts
Flowchart-specific UX
Templates for workflows
Collaboration (real-time)
Comments & feedback
Documentation attached to steps
Version control / history
Permissions & sharing
Integrations
Export options
Best use case
Creately
One-click Quick-Create adds step + connector instantly
Automatically reflows layout and connectors
Real-time auto layout as you build
Automatic routing with minimal overlaps
Structure preserved when adding/removing steps
Optimized for fast flowchart creation
Flowchart-first (logic-driven building)
Workflow-focused templates (SOPs, processes)
Multi-user editing + comments + async review
Contextual comments + resolution tracking
Add notes, owners, links, files per step
Built-in version history for flows
View / comment / edit roles
Slack, Teams, Google Drive, Jira
PDF, PNG, SVG, CSV, JPEG
Fast, structured, collaborative flowcharts
Lucidchart
Drag + connect manually
Requires manual repositioning
Available, but often manual trigger
Good, but requires adjustment
Can break in dense diagrams
Fast but more general-purpose
General diagramming tool
Large template library
Strong real-time collaboration
Comments + mentions
Robust data linking & custom shape data
Version history available
Advanced sharing controls
Strong integrations ecosystem
PDF, PNG, SVG
General diagramming + enterprise use
Miro
Drag + connect
Breaks layout in complex flows
Limited for flowcharts
Basic connectors
Breaks in complex flows
Slower for structured diagrams
Whiteboard-first
Whiteboard templates
Strong collaboration
Comments + sticky notes
Limited
Basic
Good sharing
Strong integrations
Image/PDF
Brainstorming + visual collaboration
Microsoft Visio
Drag + connect
Manual adjustment required
Available but not real-time
Advanced but manual-heavy
Requires manual fixing
Slower (desktop-oriented)
Technical diagramming-first
Limited modern templates
Limited (depends on setup)
Limited
Possible but complex
Depends on setup
Enterprise-level controls
Microsoft ecosystem
Extensive export formats
Technical / enterprise diagrams
diagrams.net (draw.io)
Drag + connect
Manual adjustment required
Limited
Basic
Requires manual fixing
Fast but basic
Basic diagramming
Community templates
Limited
Limited
Limited
Limited
Limited
Limited
PDF, PNG, SVG, VSDX, HTML, XML
Free, simple diagrams

Three Reasons For Switching to Creately Flowcharts

Build faster, edit without rework, and keep every diagram readable as it grows.

Build Flowcharts Faster Than Generic Diagram Tools

Many tools feel like general drawing apps. Creately is flowchart-first, so you can map logic quickly without fighting the UI.

  • One-click Quick‑Create to add the next step
  • Keyboard shortcuts for faster building
  • Smart shape switching as requirements change
Creately flowchart software interface with flowchart shapes and workflow diagram
Edit Mid-flow Without Breaking Anything

Edit Mid-flow Without Breaking Anything

In many products, inserting steps means connector chaos and cleanup. Creately makes changes without diagram churn.
  • Insert steps and re-route paths automatically
  • Rearrange branches while keeping structure intact
  • Reliable undo/redo for rapid iteration
Auto Layout + Clean Routing As Diagrams Grow

Auto Layout + Clean Routing As Diagrams Grow

As flowcharts get bigger, most tools require manual alignment and line fixes. Creately helps keep spacing and connectors clean as complexity increases.
  • Auto layout for consistent alignment and spacing
  • Connector routing to reduce crossings and clutter
  • Clean right-angle routes for dense diagrams

Learn To Make a Flowchart With Creately In 2 Minutes

Free Flowchart Templates To Get Started

Start from a template, then tailor it to your process.
Image of Basic Flowchart Template for Simple XYZ Process Flow Edit this template

Basic Flowchart Template for Simple XYZ Process Flow

Image of PRISMA Flow Diagram Example for Article Selection Process Edit this template

PRISMA Flow Diagram Example for Article Selection Process

Screenshot of Flowchart Template for Complex Process with Multiple Decision Points Edit this template

Flowchart Template for Complex Process with Multiple Decision Points

Snapshot of Simple Employee Onboarding Process Flowchart from Offer Acceptance to First-week Check-in Edit this template

Simple Employee Onboarding Process Flowchart from Offer Acceptance to First-week Check-in

Why Teams Choose Creately For Flowcharts

Everything you need to collaborate, document, and govern flowcharts in one place.

Review, Refine, And Approve Flows—Together

Flowcharts often break at handoff, feedback gets scattered and versions multiply. Creately’s flowchart app keeps reviews, edits, and decisions in one shared workspace, so everyone works from the latest flowchart.

  • Comment exactly where change is needed
  • Resolve edits in-place—no duplicate files
  • Keep one up-to-date version for reviews
Collaboration + review
Creately flowchart software interface with flowchart shapes and workflow diagram
Integrations + documenting
Fit Flowcharts Into Your Existing Workflow

Fit Flowcharts Into Your Existing Workflow

Connect each step of the flowchart to the context people need to run the process—not just look at it.
  • Creately’s flowchart generator integrates with Slack, Teams, Google Drive, and Jira
  • Add notes, owners, links, and files per step
  • Turn flows into living process documentation
Security / controls (buyer-friendly)
Control Access As Flowcharts Move From Draft To Documentation

Control Access As Flowcharts Move From Draft To Documentation

As flowcharts become operational docs, you need predictable controls—who can view, comment, edit, and share.
  • Role-based sharing: view, comment, edit
  • Manage stakeholder access to the flowchart builder
  • Governance for team-wide documentation
What Our Customers Say About Our Flowcharts
It is the best tool for creating visual flowchart and workflows
It allows us to collaborate easily. It also, allows us to make notes and add the attachments to make the important notes of project.
Pavithra Jeeva A
It has been a satisfactory journey with Creately
What I liked about creately was the plethora of templates helping me to get my PRD s done. I used the sprint tasks flowchart the most
Sudarshan B
Designing Process Flow Diagrams
Easy to use the platform automatically saves your work in the cloud plus you can collaborate quickly with team members by sharing invites and linking the diagrams to PowerPoint decks.
Samwel M
Great tool for all your flowchart needs
Flow charts become a breeze with Creately; the item linking and customization options help make your flow charts look professional with very minimal effort required. I've found it very useful for mapping out OKRs, making a visual representation of our digital file structure, creating roadmaps for projects, etc
Sam V
Completely satisfied with preliminary features of creately
I am a student at this moment and I have mainly used creately for make diagrams, flowcharts, process flow maps, etc. The diagrams are really refined, the shapes are elegant. They have nice curves and look slim and professional. I love that about creately. Because I am currently a student, I work on limited features but as I get a job, I see myself using the other more advanced features of creately
Mayank S

What Is Flowchart Software?

Flowchart software helps you create, edit, and share online flowcharts, visual diagrams that map a process step-by-step using standard shapes and connectors. It makes sequences and decision points easy to follow, so teams can document, analyze, and improve workflows clearly across use cases like product and software development, operations, and business processes.

What You Can Build with Flowchart Software

  • Process workflows
  • SOP documentation
  • Decision trees
  • User flows
  • System diagrams
  • Training and onboarding flows
Creately flowchart software interface with flowchart shapes and workflow diagram

How to Build a Flowchart with Creately

Step 1: Start a new flowchart

Create a new flowchart in Creately (blank or from a template) so you have a clean starting structure from day one.

Step 2: Build the flow

Use Quick-Create to add the next step (and connector) in one click, and pull any additional symbols from the flowchart shapes library with drag-and-drop.

Step 3: Keep it clean as it grows

Use Auto Layout and connector routing to align steps, fix spacing, and keep connectors readable, especially after bigger edits.

Step 4: Review with your team

Share with view/comment/edit permissions, use comments for follow-ups, and rely on version history on the flowchart creator to track changes.

Step 5: Export or share with stakeholders

Export to PDF/PNG/SVG for docs and reviews, or share a link for fast stakeholder access.

FAQ about the Flowchart Software

Why do I need to use a flowchart online?

Using a flowchart online makes it easier to visualize, plan, and communicate complex processes from anywhere. Online flowchart tools allow real-time collaboration, so teams can work together simultaneously, regardless of location.

What’s the best free tool for creating a flowchart?

Creately’s flowchart creator offers a free plan that includes core flowcharting features like starting from templates, building with drag-and-drop shapes, and collaborating in real time with teammates. It’s a strong free option when you need a flowchart tool that supports fast iteration and team review—not just basic drawing.

Is Creately a good flowchart software for beginners?

Yes. Creately’s flowchart builder is beginner-friendly because you can start with ready-made flowchart templates, add steps with drag-and-drop, and use Quick-Create to extend the flow without worrying about connectors. Auto Layout and clean routing also keep diagrams readable as you edit, so you can make professional flowcharts fast.

What types of flowcharts can I make with Creately?

Creately’s flowchart generator supports the most common flowchart types like process flowcharts, decision flowcharts, workflow diagrams, data flow diagrams (DFDs), and system flowcharts. Choose the template you need, then customize it with flowchart shapes, connectors, and layouts to match your exact process before sharing or exporting.

What flowchart symbols are available in Creately’s flowchart software?

Creately’s flowchart app includes the standard flowchart symbols teams expect like Start/End (terminator), Process Step, Decision, and connectors/arrows for flow direction—plus commonly used shapes like Subprocess/Predefined Process, Document, Data/Input–Output, Database/Storage, and Manual Input. Add them via drag-and-drop from the Flowchart shapes library or with keyboard shortcuts.

Can I use Creately for process documentation, not just drawing flowcharts?

Yes. Creately works for process documentation as well as flowcharting. You can turn a flow into a living SOP by adding step-by-step notes, owners, links, and attachments, then keeping it updated in one shared workspace. This makes it easier to review changes, standardize workflows, and maintain a single source of truth.