ProcessOn

ProcessOn is a professional online diagramming tool and knowledge-sharing community developed by Beijing Damaidi Information Technology Co., Ltd.

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What is ProcessOn?

ProcessOn is a professional online diagramming tool and knowledge-sharing community developed by Beijing Damaidi Information Technology Co., Ltd.It features AI-powered one-click generation of mind maps and flowcharts, helping users visualize ideas instantly.Beyond basic brainstorming and process mapping, ProcessOn supports a wide range of professional diagrams including Gantt charts, ER diagrams, UML, network topology, and circuit diagrams, catering to diverse needs from personal learning to enterprise architecture design.

The platform emphasizes real-time collaboration and cloud storage, allowing multiple users to edit simultaneously while ensuring team efficiency and data security.ProcessOn offers a vast library of pre-set themes and millions of templates, along with support for Markdown, LaTeX formula editing, and code-to-diagram tools like Mermaid and PlantUML.Its AI assistant enables users to quickly extract structures from text, PDFs, or Word documents to generate diagrams, creating an efficient loop from information input to visual output.

Key features

  • AI-Powered GenerGenerate mind maps, flowcharts, architecture diagrams, and UML diagrams with one click using AI; automatically extract content from uploaded PDFs, Word, Excel, PPT, or images to create chart structures.
  • Comprehensive DiSupports dozens of professional diagram types including mind maps, flowcharts, swimlanes, BPMN, Gantt charts, ER diagrams, UML, network topology, circuit diagrams, floor plans, fishbone diagrams, and org charts.
  • Real-Time CollabEnables multiple team members to edit the same file simultaneously with real-time synchronization, complemented by cloud storage and version history rollback to ensure smooth collaboration and data security.
  • Code & Formula IFeatures built-in Markdown editor, LaTeX math formula editor, and support for Mermaid, PlantUML, and Geogebra, allowing users to quickly generate and fix complex diagrams via code.
  • Massive TemplateOffers millions of high-quality templates covering office, study, and life scenarios; supports one-click cloning of templates and allows users to publish their own templates for knowledge monetization.
  • Multi-Format ImpSupports importing Visio and Mermaid formats; exports to high-resolution PNG/JPG/PDF, SVG, Visio, XMind, FreeMind, Word, Excel, PPT, and more.

How to use it

  1. 1.Visit the ProcessOn website, register an account, and click 'Free Use' to enter the workspace.
  2. 2.Choose to create a new file, selecting from mind maps, flowcharts, smart notes, or whiteboards.
  3. 3.Drag and drop elements from the left-side library to draw, or use AI features to input a topic/upload a document for automatic draft generation.
  4. 4.Adjust styles, colors, and layouts in the right-side property panel, or apply preset themes for one-click beautification.
  5. 5.Invite team members to collaborate, set permissions, and edit the diagram together in real time.
  6. 6.Once finished, click export and save the file in your desired format such as PNG, PDF, or Visio.

Where it fits

  • Product & ProjecProduct managers use flowcharts to outline business logic and leverage Gantt charts and OKR templates to plan project progress and break down goals.
  • Software ArchiteDevelopers draw UML class diagrams, sequence diagrams, ER diagrams, and network topology maps to clearly display system structure and data flow.
  • Learning & KnowlStudents and educators use mind maps to summarize key chapter points and utilize smart notes combined with Markdown to record class content and formulas.

Pricing and free quota

Offers a permanent Free plan (including basic features and 500 AI points/month); Personal and Lifetime plans unlock more AI points and advanced export features; Team plan is priced at 259 CNY/person/year; specific benefits are subject to the official website.

Who it is for

  • Product Managers & Project Managers
  • Software Engineers & System Architects
  • Students & Educators
  • Enterprise Operations & Management Teams

FAQ

What AI generation features does ProcessOn support?

It supports AI generation of mind maps, flowcharts, architecture diagrams, UML diagrams, Mermaid/PlantUML code repair and generation, as well as extracting content from images, PDFs, Word documents, etc., to create diagrams.

What are the limitations of the Free plan?

The Free plan provides 500 AI points per month, limits personal files to 9, restricts collaborators to 3 people, exports standard-resolution images with watermarks, and limits single-file canvases to 1.

Does it support importing Visio files?

Yes, ProcessOn supports importing Visio format files, as well as Mermaid format, making it easy for users to migrate existing assets.

How does the Team plan ensure data security?

The Team plan provides document encryption + distributed storage, disaster recovery backups, version history rollback, permission controls, and employee offboarding file handover to ensure enterprise data control and security.

Tags

  • Mind Mapping
  • Flowchart
  • AI Diagramming
  • Online Collaboration
  • UML Tool

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