A browser-based Visio alternative for architecture diagrams

Etione is a browser-based option for architects who need structured technical diagrams rather than a general-purpose canvas. It combines prompt-to-diagram generation with ArchiMate 3.2, C4, UML, BPMN, cloud, network, and data-diagram shape libraries in an editable workspace.

What Etione supports

Does Microsoft Visio support ArchiMate 3.2?

Not natively. Microsoft's featured Visio template list contains no ArchiMate template; ArchiMate coverage comes from third-party stencil packs such as Orbus Software's ArchiMate 3.2 starter pack, which add shapes but do not make Visio notation-aware. Etione supports ArchiMate 3.2 natively (verified 2026-08-13).

How much does Visio cost in 2026?

Visio Plan 1 is $5.00 per user/month and Visio Plan 2 is $15.00 per user/month, both paid yearly. One-time purchases are Visio Standard 2024 at $309.99 and Visio Professional 2024 at $579.99, each licensed for one PC. A basic Visio web app is included in most Microsoft 365 commercial plans (verified 2026-08-13, microsoft.com).

Can Visio generate diagrams from a text prompt?

No. Visio has no native Copilot or text-to-diagram feature, and Microsoft responses on Microsoft Q&A indicate it is not currently on the roadmap (verified 2026-08-13). Etione's prompt-to-diagram generation produces an editable ArchiMate, C4, UML or BPMN diagram from a written description.

Does Etione have real-time co-authoring like Visio for the web?

No. Visio for the web offers real-time co-authoring; Etione does not currently offer real-time multiplayer editing. If simultaneous editing is essential, Visio is stronger here today.

Do I have to replace Visio to use Etione?

No. Many teams keep Visio for general diagramming — org charts, flowcharts, floor plans — and use Etione for architecture models where ArchiMate 3.2, C4 and structured XML/JSON export matter. The two coexist without conflict.

What formats can I export from Etione?

PNG, SVG and PDF for documents and slides, plus XML and JSON when you need the diagram as structured data for downstream tooling.