Microsoft Visio vs Pingboard:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Pingboard had more branded searches than Microsoft Visio among org chart software worldwide. Pingboard had about 2,400 branded searches, while Microsoft Visio had 910. Pingboard made up 8.2% of all org chart software searches we track, and Microsoft Visio accounted for 3.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about org chart software, Microsoft Visio appeared in all five answers and Pingboard in one. Microsoft Visio was mentioned before Pingboard in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Pingboard, about 3 searches for every 1 for Microsoft Visio
Who does AI mention more?
Microsoft Visio, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Microsoft Visio, named ahead of Pingboard in 4 of 5 answers
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Top org chart software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Microsoft Visio appeared in all five answers. Pingboard was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Microsoft Visio was listed before Pingboard in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Lucidchart1st
Organimi2nd- Microsoft Visio3rd
ChartHop4th
Canva5th
Creately6th- Pingboard7th
Functionly8th
Orgvue–
Ingentis–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Lucidchart5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Microsoft Visio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Organimi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- ChartHop3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Canva3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Creately2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Functionly1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Pingboard1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Orgvue0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Ingentis0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about org chart software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which org chart software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tools for making an org chart?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best org chart software for a growing company?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“org chart software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“org chart maker”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Microsoft Visio or Pingboard more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Microsoft Visio and Pingboard by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten org chart software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Pingboard, Microsoft Visio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Functionly | ChartHop | Lucidchart | Orgvue | Organimi | Ingentis | Pingboard | Canva | Microsoft Visio | Creately |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 14.4% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 11.8% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 17.6% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 0.23% |
| Nov 2025 | 15.3% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 12.5% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 18.8% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 18.1% | 14.8% | 3.6% | 9.8% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 0.16% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.9% | 9% | 3.2% | 4.8% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 7.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 12.3% | 12.3% | 27.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 12.4% | 12.4% | 22.8% | 10.1% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 15% | 15% | 15% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 15% | 12.3% | 15% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 5% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 15.6% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 14.3% | 11.7% | 32.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 11.7% | 14.3% | 32.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 0.17% |
How has the Microsoft Visio and Pingboard comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pingboard was ahead of Microsoft Visio in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Visio’s share of searches among org chart software worldwide moved from 5.3% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 910.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pingboard’s share of searches among org chart software worldwide moved from 17.6% to 8.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 2.4K.
How did search popularity change for org chart software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pingboard worldwide fell 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 2.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Microsoft Visio worldwide fell 43.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 910 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Visio’s and Pingboard’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Microsoft Visio
2 branded search terms
- microsoft visio org chart
- visio org chart
Pingboard
1 branded search term
- pingboard
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