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9 Best Org Chart Software of 2026

By the TopToolAdvisor research desk · Updated November 12, 2026 · Next review December 27, 2026 · 9 products scored

Our pickOrganimismall and midsize teams on a budget8.6

Our pick in brief

OrgChart is the best fit for most HR teams, because every plan refreshes charts from HR, ATS and payroll systems and exports them to PDF, PPT, SVG and web links, with Core from $105 per month for 100 employees. Organimi is the budget pick at $13 per month billed annually for 150 people, and its Premium plan at $25 adds Google, Microsoft and Salesforce connectors. Functionly and Sift add reorg scenario planning to a live chart, Creately is a free starting point with span-of-control views, and Lucidchart and Visio suit teams that already diagram in those apps. ChartHop and Ingentis org.manager are larger people analytics platforms sold by quote.

Quick answer

OrgChart is the best org chart software for HR teams that want charts refreshed automatically from their HR systems in 2026, because Core connects to 50+ HR, ATS and payroll systems and starts at $105 per month for 100 employees billed annually. Organimi suits small and midsize teams on a budget at $13 per month billed annually for 150 people charted, and Creately has a free plan. Teams that already pay for Microsoft 365 and only need occasional hand-drawn charts can use Visio Plan 1 at $5 per user per month, prices as of November 2026.

This list is for HR, people operations and ops teams that need an org chart everyone can trust: one that stays current as people join, move and leave, and that can be shared with staff, leaders and auditors. We compared documented features and published prices for nine tools, from dedicated org chart products that sync with an HRIS to diagramming apps where you build charts from a spreadsheet. Each tool gets scores for features, ease of use and value, and the overall score is a weighted average using 35 percent features, 35 percent ease of use and 30 percent value. Prices come from each vendor's own pricing page on the date shown, and any price we could not confirm in US dollars is marked as pending. We left out Pingboard because it is now sold inside the Workleap performance platform, which starts at $4,999 a year and is not priced as an org chart tool.

By the numbers

Shortlist scores

  1. 1Organimismall and midsize teams on a budget8.6
  2. 2OrgChartHR teams that want charts refreshed from their HRIS8.6
  3. 3Createlyteams that want a free or low-cost starting point8.2
  4. 4Functionlyops and HR teams planning restructures8.2
  5. 5Siftcompanies that want a live chart plus reorg planning8.2
  6. 6Lucidchartteams that already diagram in Lucid8.1
  7. 7ChartHoppeople teams that want org charts tied to analytics and planning7.9
  8. 8Ingentis org.managerlarge enterprises on SAP, Workday or Oracle7.7
  9. 9Microsoft VisioMicrosoft 365 companies drawing occasional charts7.7

How the scores work

Each product is rated out of 10 on the same three criteria, then ranked by the weighted total. Scores compare documented features and published prices, not hands-on testing.

  • 35%Features
  • 35%Ease of use
  • 30%Value

Read the scoring method

  1. No. 1, our pick

    Organimi

    Cloud org chart software with traditional, matrix and governance charts priced by the number of people charted.

    8.6of 10

    Best for small and midsize teams on a budget

    Features
    8.2
    Ease of use
    8.6
    Value
    9.0

    Price

    Basic $13 per month for 150 people charted, billed annually; Premium $25 per month; Enterprise by quote

    Quoted from the Organimi pricing page on November 12, 2026: $13/mo Charged annually

    Organimi gives small and midsize organizations a dedicated org chart tool for less than most diagramming subscriptions. Basic costs $13 per month billed annually for 150 people charted and covers unlimited traditional charts, basic custom fields, CSV and Excel import, 3 admins and email support, with data hosted on AWS in US East. Premium, at $25 per month for the same headcount, adds unlimited admins, SSO, matrix and governance charts, reporting and analytics, regional hosting in the US, EU or AU, and Organimi Connect, which links charts to Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Azure Active Directory, SharePoint, Salesforce and sFTP so they stay up to date. Enterprise adds API access and is quoted annually. Prices rise with headcount, so larger organizations should check the slider. The main limit is that Basic charts depend on file imports, so teams that want automatic updates should budget for Premium from the start.

    Strengths

    • +Lowest dedicated org chart price here at $13 per month for 150 people
    • +Monthly and annual billing options
    • +14-day Premium trial with no credit card required

    Drawbacks

    • −Basic is limited to 3 admins and CSV or Excel import
    • −Direct integrations and SSO need Premium
    • −API access is Enterprise only
    Basic
    $13 per month for 150 people, billed annually
    Premium
    $25 per month for 150 people, billed annually
    Free trial
    14 days of Premium, no card
    Integrations
    Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Azure AD, SharePoint, Salesforce on Premium
    Hosting
    AWS, US East on Basic; US, EU, AU on Premium

    Visit organimi.com|See the Organimi profile

  2. No. 2

    OrgChart

    Dedicated org chart software, formerly OrgChart Now, that builds charts automatically from HR, ATS and payroll data.

    8.6of 10

    Best for HR teams that want charts refreshed from their HRIS

    Features
    9.3
    Ease of use
    8.7
    Value
    7.8

    Price

    Core from $105 per month for 100 employees charted, billed annually; Plus from $157 and Pro from $263

    Quoted from the OrgChart pricing page on November 12, 2026: From $105 /mo, billed annually

    OrgChart is the most complete dedicated org chart tool on this list for HR teams whose main problem is keeping the chart current. Every plan pulls data from HR, ATS and payroll systems, with 50+ supported, and refreshes it on a schedule, so the chart changes when the HRIS changes. Core, from $105 per month for 100 employees billed annually, includes unlimited customizable charts, exports to PDF, PPT, SVG and web links, search with filters, SSO and MFA, but only 2 data source integrations and 2 access groups. Plus, from $157, adds matrix and dotted-line reporting, grouping, position-based charts that show vacancies, historical charts and unlimited integrations. Pro, from $263, adds workforce planning powered by position management. The vendor says it is trusted by 11,000+ HR teams. The drawbacks are annual-only contracts with a stated starting point of $1,249 a year, and a sales demo before you get an exact quote.

    Strengths

    • +SSO, MFA and SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 coverage on every plan, Core included
    • +Historical org charts on Plus for compliance reviews
    • +Nonprofits get 20 percent off any plan

    Drawbacks

    • −Core includes only 2 data source integrations
    • −Annual contracts only, with pricing starting at $1,249 a year
    • −Dotted-line and matrix views need Plus at $157 per month
    Core
    From $105 per month for 100 employees, billed annually
    Plus
    From $157 per month, billed annually
    Pro
    From $263 per month, billed annually
    Integrations
    50+ HR, ATS and payroll systems
    Contracts
    One, two or three years

    Visit theorgchart.com|See the OrgChart profile

  3. No. 3

    Creately

    A visual workspace whose Atlas product builds org charts from CSV or a connected people-data source.

    8.2of 10

    Best for teams that want a free or low-cost starting point

    Features
    7.6
    Ease of use
    8.2
    Value
    8.8

    Price

    Free plan; Pro $8 per editor per month billed monthly; Business $149 per organization per month

    Quoted from the Creately pricing page on November 12, 2026: $8 per editor / month Billed monthly

    Creately is a low-cost way to move an org chart out of slides and into a shared, data-driven canvas. Its Atlas product, included in basic form on every plan, builds a chart from scratch or from a CSV with AI column mapping, and highlights structural issues with span-of-control, layer and vacancy views. The free plan includes these basics but caps diagrams at 45 shapes, which only fits a very small team. Pro, at $8 per editor per month billed monthly, removes shape limits, adds exports to PDF, SVG, PNG and JPEG, private links and one connected data source refreshed daily. Business, a flat $149 per organization per month, adds unlimited connected sources, admin roles and an audit log. Enterprise unlocks Atlas Advanced: sensitivity tiers for pay and talent data, succession and compensation views, reorg scenarios, past-date views and live read-only charts embedded in an intranet. Teams that need those controls will pay quote-based pricing.

    Strengths

    • +Free plan includes Atlas basic features
    • +Business is a flat $149 per organization rather than per seat
    • +Same subscription covers process maps and other diagrams

    Drawbacks

    • −Free plan caps diagrams at 45 shapes, too small for most charts
    • −Pro refreshes its connected data source only daily
    • −Field-level security and succession views need Enterprise
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 45 shapes per diagram
    Pro
    $8 per editor per month, billed monthly
    Business
    $149 per organization per month
    Enterprise evaluation
    30 days with your own data

    Visit creately.com|See the Creately profile

  4. No. 4

    Functionly

    Org design software for charting roles, dotted lines and headcount, and planning restructures with scenarios.

    8.2of 10

    Best for ops and HR teams planning restructures

    Features
    8.9
    Ease of use
    8.2
    Value
    7.4

    Price

    Starter from $24 per editor seat per month billed annually, with a 10 seat minimum ($240 per month); Advanced $49 per seat

    Quoted from the Functionly pricing page on November 12, 2026: Extra user seats $24 per seat/mo (billed annually)

    Functionly is built for teams that redesign their structure, not only display it. It charges by editor seat rather than by headcount, and every plan includes unlimited people and positions. Starter, at $24 per seat per month billed annually with a 10 seat minimum, covers CSV import and updates, real-time collaboration, compensation with access control, vacancy and headcount planning, share links and embeds, and roles with dotted-line reporting. Advanced, at $49 per seat, adds data source integrations as an add-on, scenario delegation and history, cost, headcount and FTE forecasts, scenario comparison, a privacy mode for sensitive data and standardized roles and responsibilities. Enterprise adds an API, workspace access controls and SOC 2 compliance. A 22-day trial and an instant demo chart make it easy to test. The trade-off is that keeping the chart synced automatically means paying for Advanced and an integration add-on, so it costs more than a simple chart tool.

    Strengths

    • +Only editors are counted, so viewers are not charged as seats
    • +22-day free trial on Starter and Advanced
    • +Instant-access demo org chart with no sign-up

    Drawbacks

    • −Annual billing needs at least 10 editor seats
    • −Data source integrations are an Advanced add-on
    • −SOC 2 compliance and API access sit on Enterprise
    Starter
    $24 per seat per month billed annually, 10 seat minimum
    Advanced
    $49 per seat per month billed annually
    Free trial
    22 days
    People charted
    Unlimited on every plan

    Visit functionly.com|See the Functionly profile

  5. No. 5

    Sift

    A live org chart and people directory that syncs with your HRIS, with org planning included.

    8.2of 10

    Best for companies that want a live chart plus reorg planning

    Features
    8.8
    Ease of use
    8.6
    Value
    7.0

    Price

    Sift Org Chart from $3,800 per year for organizations up to 250 people; Sift Complete from $7,300 per year

    Quoted from the Sift pricing page on November 12, 2026: from $3,800 / year For organizations up to 250 people

    Sift combines a live org chart with planning tools in one annual subscription. Sift Org Chart, from $3,800 a year for organizations up to 250 people, maps to your HRIS and updates as people join, move and leave, and shows dotted-line relationships, open positions, department and team charts and multi-level views that can be searched, filtered and color-coded. Org Planning comes with it: scenarios start from the whole org, a manager, a department or a blank canvas, people and positions move together in a drag-and-drop editor, and headcount and compensation roll up live while the real chart stays unchanged. Every plan includes SOC 2 Type 2, unlimited data source integrations, SSO for Microsoft, Google and SAML, Sift for Microsoft Teams and an intranet widget. Sift Profiles adds skills search and mobile apps, and Complete bundles both from $7,300. The main drawback is the entry price, which suits companies near 250 people better than a 30 person team.

    Strengths

    • +Org Planning is included with Sift Org Chart
    • +SSO, SOC 2 Type 2 and unlimited data source integrations on every plan
    • +No implementation fee and dedicated support

    Drawbacks

    • −Entry price of $3,800 a year is high for very small teams
    • −Skills profiles and mobile apps need Sift Profiles or Complete
    • −Prices rise by headcount band above 250 people
    Sift Org Chart
    From $3,800 per year, up to 250 people
    Sift Complete
    From $7,300 per year, up to 250 people
    Free trial
    14 days
    Included on every plan
    SOC 2 Type 2, SSO, unlimited integrations

    Visit justsift.com|See the Sift profile

  6. No. 6

    Lucidchart

    A browser-based diagramming app with an org chart maker that generates charts from imported employee data.

    8.1of 10

    Best for teams that already diagram in Lucid

    Features
    7.4
    Ease of use
    8.5
    Value
    8.6

    Price

    Free plan; Individual $9 per month and Team $10 per user per month, billed yearly

    Quoted from the Lucidchart pricing page on November 12, 2026: Team $10 USD / user per month when billed yearly

    Lucidchart is a strong pick when the org chart lives alongside other diagrams. Its org chart maker can start from a template, including one linked to data, or generate a chart from imported employee information. If the data is linked to Google Sheets, a refresh syncs the chart, which is a practical middle ground between manual drawing and an HRIS integration. Each person can carry an embedded Loom or Zight video clip, which helps new hires put faces to names. The free plan allows 3 editable documents with 75 shapes each, which is too small for most company charts. Individual costs $9 per month billed yearly, and Team, at $10 per user per month billed yearly, adds revision history, password protected publishing and Microsoft 365, Confluence and Jira integrations. The limits are clear: there is no direct HRIS connector, and permissions over sensitive fields are not part of the org chart feature set.

    Strengths

    • +Team plan at $10 per user covers revision history and collaboration
    • +Same app handles flowcharts and process maps
    • +Free plan to try the org chart maker

    Drawbacks

    • −Free plan is capped at 3 editable documents and 75 shapes each
    • −No direct HRIS sync; updates come through spreadsheet data
    • −SAML and admin controls require Enterprise, which is quote-based
    Free plan
    3 editable documents, 75 shapes each
    Individual
    $9 per month, billed yearly
    Team
    $10 per user per month, billed yearly
    Templates
    1,000+ across diagram types

    Visit lucidchart.com|See the Lucidchart profile

  7. No. 7

    ChartHop

    A people analytics and HCM platform built on a living org chart that syncs with 100+ HR, ATS and finance tools.

    7.9of 10

    Best for people teams that want org charts tied to analytics and planning

    Features
    9.2
    Ease of use
    7.8
    Value
    6.5

    Price

    See vendor pricing (USD check pending); proposals are sized to team headcount

    We could not confirm a US price yet. Check the ChartHop pricing page.

    ChartHop treats the org chart as the front end of a people data platform. Every account includes an interactive chart where you follow reporting lines and layer any data point to spot patterns, employee profiles where each field is visible only to permitted people, a map view of locations and remote staff, a data sheet that syncs to Google Sheets or Excel, and dashboards for headcount, cost, attrition, span of control and tenure. Data comes from ADP, Greenhouse, Workday and more than 100 HRIS, ATS and FP&A tools, plus Salesforce and Zendesk. Paid modules add HRIS, headcount planning, compensation, performance, engagement and goals, and AI Pro adds agents. ChartHop does not publish prices; its pricing page asks for team size and needs, then sends a proposal. That makes it hard to compare, and it is a lot of platform for a team that only wants to share a current chart.

    Strengths

    • +Org chart, profiles, map view and analytics come with every account
    • +Access Guard limits what people and AI agents can see
    • +Data sheet syncs live to Google Sheets or Excel

    Drawbacks

    • −No published prices; a proposal is needed
    • −Headcount planning and compensation are paid modules
    • −More platform than a team that only needs a chart requires
    Pricing
    Quote based, sized by headcount
    Integrations
    100+ systems
    Included
    Org chart, profiles, map view, analytics
    Security
    SOC 2 Type 2 examination completed

    Visit charthop.com|See the ChartHop profile

  8. No. 8

    Ingentis org.manager

    Enterprise org chart and organizational design software that visualizes data from SAP, Workday, Oracle and other HR systems.

    7.7of 10

    Best for large enterprises on SAP, Workday or Oracle

    Features
    9.0
    Ease of use
    7.4
    Value
    6.6

    Price

    See vendor pricing (USD check pending); Essential, Advanced and Premium versions are quoted

    We could not confirm a US price yet. Check the Ingentis org.manager pricing page.

    Ingentis org.manager is an enterprise tool for organizations whose HR data sits in SAP, Workday or Oracle. It synchronizes with those systems in real time and turns the data into customizable charts with conditional formatting, color highlights and tree, radial or network layouts. Analysis features flag span of control, bottlenecks and vacancies, and change simulations let planners test a reorganization before it goes live. Succession planning, key position tracking and dashboards tied to the structure extend it into workforce planning. Ingentis sells three versions: Essential covers browser-based charts with images, job descriptions and search, Advanced adds filtering, highlighting and data features, and Premium adds HR metrics, initial analytics and export functions. Prices are not published, so buyers go through sales. For a company of a few hundred people on a mainstream HRIS, OrgChart or Sift will be faster to buy and set up.

    Strengths

    • +Deep connectors for large HR systems such as SAP and Workday
    • +Three versions, from Essential to Premium, to match needs
    • +Analytics dashboards linked to the org structure

    Drawbacks

    • −No published prices
    • −Built for enterprises, heavy for small teams
    • −Exports and HR metrics need the Premium version
    Versions
    Essential, Advanced and Premium Org Chart
    HR systems
    SAP, Workday, Oracle and others
    Layouts
    Tree, radial and network
    Pricing
    Quote based

    Visit ingentis.com|See the Ingentis org.manager profile

  9. No. 9

    Microsoft Visio

    Microsoft's diagramming app, with organization charts included in Visio Plan 1.

    7.7of 10

    Best for Microsoft 365 companies drawing occasional charts

    Features
    7.0
    Ease of use
    7.4
    Value
    8.8

    Price

    Visio Plan 1 $5 per user per month and Plan 2 $15 per user per month, paid yearly

    Quoted from the Microsoft Visio pricing page on November 12, 2026: $5.00 user/month, paid yearly

    Microsoft Visio is the low-cost default for companies already on Microsoft 365 that need an org chart now and then. Visio Plan 1, at $5 per user per month paid yearly, includes mind maps and organization charts alongside cross-functional flowcharts, network and cloud architecture diagrams, shape data, grids, layers and containers, and Power BI integration, with real-time collaboration in the Visio web app or inside Microsoft Teams. Plan 2, at $15 per user per month, adds the desktop app and more diagram types. A one-month trial is available. Visio is a drawing tool, though, so the chart is only as current as the last time someone edited it, and there are no vacancy views, reorg scenarios or field permissions for salary data. HR teams that publish charts to all staff will find dedicated tools easier to keep accurate.

    Strengths

    • +Cheapest paid option here at $5 per user per month
    • +One-month free trial
    • +Fits companies that already run Microsoft 365

    Drawbacks

    • −Charts are diagrams, not a live HR directory
    • −Desktop app needs Plan 2 at $15 per user
    • −No vacancy, scenario or permission features for HR data
    Visio Plan 1
    $5 per user per month, paid yearly
    Visio Plan 2
    $15 per user per month, paid yearly
    Free trial
    One month
    Apps
    Web on Plan 1; web and desktop on Plan 2

    Visit microsoft.com|See the Microsoft Visio profile

What to check before you buy

Decide how the chart gets its data

An org chart is only useful while it is current. OrgChart refreshes from 50+ HR, ATS and payroll systems, Sift maps to your HRIS and updates as people join, move and leave, and ChartHop syncs with ADP, Greenhouse, Workday and 100+ other tools. Lucidchart, Creately and Organimi Basic build charts from CSV or spreadsheet imports, which works for small teams but needs someone to rerun the import.

Count what the vendor charges for

Pricing models differ a lot. OrgChart and Organimi price by the number of people charted, Functionly and Lucidchart charge per editor seat, Sift prices by headcount band from $3,800 a year for up to 250 people, and Creately Business is a flat $149 per organization per month. Model your real headcount and the number of people who edit before you compare.

Check matrix, dotted-line and vacancy views

Simple hierarchies work everywhere, but real companies have dotted lines and open roles. Functionly Starter includes roles and dotted-line reporting plus vacancy and headcount planning, Sift Org Chart shows dotted-line relationships and open positions, and OrgChart adds matrix, grouping and position-based charts from its Plus plan at $157 per month.

Plan for reorgs as well as today's chart

If you restructure often, look for scenario tools that leave the live chart untouched. Sift includes Org Planning with its Org Chart plan, Functionly Advanced adds scenario comparison and cost, headcount and FTE forecasts, OrgChart Pro adds position management, and Ingentis org.manager simulates restructuring before it happens.

Protect sensitive fields

Org charts often carry salary and personal data. OrgChart limits access groups by plan, from 2 on Core to unlimited on Pro, Sift shows compensation by permission, Functionly Starter adds compensation with access control, and ChartHop shows each profile field only to people allowed to see it.

Common questions

What is the best org chart software?
OrgChart is our top pick for HR teams, because every plan refreshes charts from 50+ HR, ATS and payroll systems, with Core from $105 per month for 100 employees billed annually. Organimi is the best budget option at $13 per month for 150 people charted.
Is there free org chart software?
Yes. Creately has a free plan that includes its Atlas org chart basics with span-of-control and vacancy views, but it caps diagrams at 45 shapes. Lucidchart's free plan allows 3 editable documents with 75 shapes each, so both suit only very small teams.
What is the cheapest org chart software?
Microsoft Visio Plan 1 is the cheapest paid option at $5 per user per month paid yearly, and it includes organization charts. Among dedicated tools, Organimi Basic costs $13 per month billed annually for 150 people charted.
How do I keep an org chart up to date automatically?
Connect the chart to your HR system. OrgChart refreshes from 50+ HR, ATS and payroll systems, Sift maps to your HRIS and updates as people join, move and leave, and Organimi Premium syncs with Azure Active Directory, Google Workspace and Salesforce.
Which org chart software handles reorg planning?
Sift and Functionly are the strongest here. Sift includes Org Planning scenarios with Sift Org Chart from $3,800 a year, and Functionly Advanced at $49 per seat adds scenario comparison and cost, headcount and FTE forecasts.
Can I make an org chart in Visio or Lucidchart?
Yes. Visio Plan 1 at $5 per user per month includes organization charts, and Lucidchart generates org charts from imported data, with Google Sheets links that sync on refresh. Neither connects directly to an HRIS, so someone still has to update the source data.

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