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.
10M+ Users
1000+ Team
Add steps in seconds with Quick‑Create
Stay polished with auto layout + smart connectors
Start from templates built for real workflows
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
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
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.
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
Integrations + documenting
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
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 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
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
How can you create flowcharts faster?
Creately helps you create flowcharts faster with an infinite canvas, drag-and-drop diagramming, smart connectors, and professionally designed templates. You can start with a ready-made layout or build from scratch, then collaborate and refine everything in one shared workspace.
Are there templates for different flowchart use cases?
Yes. Creately offers editable templates for different flowchart use cases, so you can start with a relevant structure and customize it to match your workflow, team, or project requirements.
Can teams collaborate on flowcharts?
Yes. Teams can work together on the same flowchart in real time using live cursors, comments, mentions, and shared workspaces. This makes reviews faster and keeps everyone aligned.
Can I add notes, data, and files?
Yes. Creately lets you enrich your work with notes, links, images, documents, and additional context attached directly to shapes and items on the canvas. This helps you keep supporting information connected to the visual.
Can I share, present, or export flowcharts?
Yes. You can share flowcharts with a link, present them directly from the workspace, or export them in formats like PDF, PNG, SVG, and JPEG. This makes it easy to use Creately in meetings, documentation, reviews, and presentations.