A simpler, cleaner alternative to Visio — built for clarity.

Make clear technical diagrams without the clutter. Focus on ideas, not nudging and tweaking.

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Why users are moving away from Visio

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Steep learning curve

Don't want to spend days in training just to draw diagrams.

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Cluttered UI

Want a clean workspace and lightweight feel.

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Lack of focus

Just need tools that focus on core diagramming tasks.

Common frustrations you've probably encountered:

  • close Needing weeks of practice to become familiar and efficient

  • close Frequent crashes and bugs

  • close Overwhelmed by countless features that don't help you diagram

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Vexlio is built for speed, clarity, and technical communication

Clean default styling

High visual quality by default makes diagrams just look right.

Smart + focused tools

Get more done with tools purpose-built for core diagramming tasks.

No learning curve

Be productive immediately with no learning curve.

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Made in under 3 minutes with Vexlio

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How Vexlio stacks up versus Visio

Vexlio Visio

Low learning curve, quick to get started

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Yes
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No

Minimal, focused UI

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Yes
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No

Quick shape creation & intuitive connectors

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Yes
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No

Built-in LaTeX support for math and technical diagrams

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Yes
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No
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Here's what our users have said

Real users speaking about Vexlio's previous desktop version:

I was able to knock together some pretty nice diagrams super-quickly using the demo version. Lots of nice touches.
— Gabe R.
Your application fits an empty spot in my toolbelt.
— Clint P.
Vexlio has no learning curve - so easy to use.
— Peter L.

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