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Likelihood to Recommend
Apache OpenOffice
OpenOffice is the best for smaller offices, or offices that need flexibility and the ability to work with multiple file types. It's amazing when you're starting out and you can work without worrying about licensing, fees, or restrictive trial programs. It just works, and it works for free - which is pretty much the best case.
Environmental Scientist
HMB Professional Engineers, Inc.Civil Engineering, 51-200 employees
Microsoft Visio
Ease of use, it has many stencils supporting system architecture and IDEF system behavior diagrams. I have also utilized it as a system conops design tool. Excellent flexibility. Powerful program for drawing plans and structural charts, is easy to use and contains a wide range of design tools that facilitates the development of flow charts for users with little experience
Senior Marketing Leader
Covered CaliforniaInsurance, 5001-10,000 employees
Pros
Apache OpenOffice
- OpenOffice is ideal to have as an application on your PC versus utilizing an online word archive application like Google Docs.
- OpenOffice can deal with an assortment of document types like [.doc, .rtf, .xml] , making it a fundamental apparatus for the individuals who don't approach Microsoft Word.
- OpenOffice is a more profound programming than Word and is more open. I know, openness for a record composing programming, I know. In any case, OpenOffice takes into account rapidly evolving edges, typeface, size, and so forth, and I think shows improvement over Word, and in a simpler arrangement.
- OpenOffice can deal with bookkeeping pages, essential information bases, introductions, and fundamental drawings. It handles the entirety of the typical Microsoft Office instruments inside one application.
Senior Merchandiser
Junaid Jamshed Private LimitedApparel & Fashion, 501-1000 employees
Microsoft Visio
- The templates for basic flowcharting are simple to use and cover most of the basic functions and touch points in a diagram.
- The variety of included icons and connectors means it's very easy to create floor plans and/or network diagrams.
- The ease at which you can customise connectors with different colours/thickness makes it very effective in overall presentation of a diagram.

Verified User
Advisor in Information Technology
Broadcast Media Company, 10,001+ employeesCons
Apache OpenOffice
- There seem to be issues using this app in Windows 10. It worked fine when we used it on Windows 7, but after we upgraded the network with NEW Win 10 computers, it takes a very long time to process commands.
- It will not allow any upgrades.
Office Manager
Law Offices of Alan J. Schwartz, P.C.Law Practice, 1-10 employees
Microsoft Visio
- The shapes library can be a little daunting if you're unfamiliar. Unless you know what you're looking for and where to find it, you can spend a lot of time looking for a particular shape or icon. But once you find it, you can add it to your shapes menu for easy access.
- You can also spend a lot of time selecting your defaults for shapes, arrows, font size, etc. But like the shapes library, once you get it down, it's locked in.
- Be prepared to spend a few hours playing with Visio before figuring out all the nuances. But if you're a beginner and need to create a process flow or diagram, you can do it very quickly without a lot of effort or training. The fun stuff takes a little longer to master.
Senior Business Analyst
Southwest Gas CorporationUtilities, 1001-5000 employees
Likelihood to Renew
Apache OpenOffice
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Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Visio 10.0
Based on 1 answer
I LOVE Visio for project workflow documentation. Customers come to us to develop workflows for them and integrate systems. Visio makes it easy to understand and document customer needs as well as highlight web service touchpoints and integration areas.

Verified User
Analyst in Research & Development
Hospital & Health Care Company, 10,001+ employeesUsability
Apache OpenOffice
Apache OpenOffice 9.0
Based on 2 answers
It is so easy to use and produces quality work comparable to its paid competitor, Microsoft Office. I highly recommend this free software to any who need to make the switch to powerful and free Office software.

Verified User
Employee in Other
Design Company, 1-10 employeesMicrosoft Visio
Microsoft Visio 7.4
Based on 2 answers
Some things that I think should be easy to do are not, at least not for a beginner user. I'm sure it's easy once you get the hang of it but the two main issues I have with Visio are the connecting of different states and searching for graphics/icons after you have chosen a starting template.

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Engineer in Engineering
Industrial Automation Company, 11-50 employeesSupport Rating
Apache OpenOffice
Apache OpenOffice 1.0
Based on 2 answers
Is there really support? There is a user forum but I do not see much developer input. Support options are limited. The most recent (Sept 2019) version of the product seems to have issues operating under Windows 10, yet there are few recent comments in the community forum, most comments are regarding older versions.
Office Manager
Law Offices of Alan J. Schwartz, P.C.Law Practice, 1-10 employees
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Visio 7.7
Based on 28 answers
Overall, I feel that Microsoft's support is weak. They are now such a behemoth that their model of putting documentation online for their users to sift through is totally outgrown. Given the amount of money you pay for these licenses, Microsoft should provide easy one-on-one support for their products via email or chat. The idea of paying their rates for support incidents is ridiculous. If you have an enormous amount of time on your hands, use their support websites and you will eventually find a solution most of the time.
IT Manager
PrecixAutomotive, 201-500 employees
Alternatives Considered
Apache OpenOffice
Apache OpenOffice is less intense on our computer systems and saves us a ton of financial resources. Since our document creation and editing needs are typical of a small business and not very complex, Apache OpenOffice is sufficient for us. We think that almost any smaller to medium sized business would feel the same way if they don't have a need to make or edit complex documents.
Owner
Designz23Internet, 1-10 employees
Microsoft Visio
Other products that we have tried (like Google Drawings and LucidChart) did not offer the same flexibility and ease of use that we have found in Microsoft Visio. While they may offer better collaborative features, they were lacking in some of the basic interface and shape features that Visio makes easy.
Senior Communications Engineer
Communications Products, Inc.Telecommunications, 51-200 employees
Return on Investment
Apache OpenOffice
- Moving to OpenOffice will save the company the cost of 500+ of Microsoft Office licenses in our company.
- Because it is cross-platform, we could also save 500+ of Microsoft Windows licenses if we move everyone to Linux.
- On the negative side, the lack of online collaboration and browser support may be an issue when you use clouds like Box, Workboard etc.
Senior Software Development Manager
eSiliconSemiconductors, 501-1000 employees
Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Visio helps improve communication which ensures increased alignment. This helps reduce costly rework on projects.
- Microsoft Visio is expensive to license the whole organization, so it takes some time to ensure your diagram is in a good format for publishing and there are only so many people who can edit the Visio files.
Program Manager - Operational Excellence - Americas
MerkleMarketing and Advertising, 5001-10,000 employees
Pricing Details
Apache OpenOffice
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Apache OpenOffice Editions & Modules
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Additional Pricing Details
—Microsoft Visio
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Microsoft Visio Editions & Modules
Edition
Plan 1 | $5.001 |
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Plan 2 | $15.001 |
Standard | $280.00 |
Professional | $530.00 |
- Per User Per Month