Diagramming software encompasses specialized tools crafted to generate visual representations of processes, concepts, or structures. These platforms provide users with an array of templates, shapes, and customization features, simplifying the creation of diagrams for diverse purposes.
The primary categories of diagramming software include cloud-based and web-based solutions. Cloud-based diagramming software denotes applications hosted online, allowing users to create, edit, and share diagrams via web browsers. It finds utility across various enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises, serving applications in educational institutions, corporations, and personal use.
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The diagramming software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1 billion in 2024 to $1.13 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the demand for agile development methodologies, the rise in data-driven decision-making, the need for visualizations in business analytics, the growth in focus on customer experience mapping, and the rise in complex project management needs.
The diagramming software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.82 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for automation in documentation, increasing adoption of cloud-based diagramming software across organizations, growing need for visual communication, growing emphasis on process optimization, and demand for real-time collaboration features. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of data visualization needs, technological advancements, integration with innovative technologies, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with diagramming software, and strategic partnerships.
The growing need for automation in documentation is anticipated to drive the expansion of the diagramming software market in the coming years. Automation in documentation involves utilizing technology to automatically create, manage, and update documents, minimizing manual input and enhancing productivity. This increased demand for automation is fueled by the desire to simplify the creation, management, and updating of documents, improving both efficiency and accuracy while reducing manual effort. Diagramming software plays a key role in this process by visually illustrating workflows, processes, and data structures, which helps improve clarity and understanding. For example, a survey by Salesforce in December 2023 revealed that 47% of IT leaders identified the greatest return on investment (ROI) from process automation as coming from the operations function. Additionally, Flair HR, a Germany-based HR platform, reported in February 2024 that the market value of industrial process automation was $58 billion in 2022, rising by 5.4% to $61.13 billion in 2023. As a result, the demand for automation in documentation is propelling the growth of the diagramming software market.
Key players in the diagramming software market are focusing on developing innovative products incorporating advanced technologies, such as cloud-based diagramming tools, to gain a competitive advantage. Cloud-based diagramming tools are web-based software applications or platforms that enable users to create, edit, collaborate on, and share diagrams and visual representations of concepts, processes, systems, or data. For instance, in February 2022, Google LLC introduced the Google Cloud Architecture Diagramming Tool, facilitating users in visualizing and creating architectural diagrams of solution architecture using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services. The tool offers functionalities such as building diagrams from scratch, accessing prebuilt reference architectures, and enabling one-click deployment in Google Cloud, thus enhancing team collaboration and communication through its user-friendly interface.
In November 2022, Datadog Inc. acquired Cloudcraft, emphasizing the importance of visual representation in the digital age. This acquisition aims to integrate real-time infrastructure diagramming capabilities into Datadog's comprehensive Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, enhancing its offerings and providing actionable insights. Cloudcraft specializes in providing dynamic cloud architecture visualization and diagramming software.
Major companies operating in the diagramming software market are Microsoft Corporation, Canva Pty Ltd., Miro Technologies Inc., Dataiku, Lucid Software Inc., Prezi Inc., Smartdraw LLC, Nulab Inc., Piktochart, Gliffy Inc., Venngage Inc., Pingboard Inc., Visio, Vizzlo GmbH, Cinergix Pty Ltd, DIA Developers India Pvt. Ltd., Slickplan, Edrawsoft, Corel Corporation, MindFusion Group, Zen Flowchart, Creately
North America was the largest region in the diagramming software market in 2024. The regions covered in the diagramming software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the diagramming software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The diagramming software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services subscription plans or licenses, training and certification, customization services, integration services, and consulting services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Diagramming Software Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on diagramming software market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
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The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Cloud Based; Web Based
2) By Enterprise Size: Small And Medium-Size Enterprises; Large Enterprises
3) By Application: Educational Institutions; Corporates; Personal
Subsegments:
1) By Cloud Based: SaaS (Software As A Service); Cloud-Hosted Solutions; Hybrid Cloud Solutions
2) By Web Based: Browser-Based Solutions; HTML5-Based Diagramming Tools; Online Collaboration Platforms
Companies Mentioned: Microsoft Corporation; Canva Pty Ltd.; Miro Technologies Inc.; Dataiku; Lucid Software Inc.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Diagramming Software Market Characteristics
3. Diagramming Software Market Trends And Strategies
4. Diagramming Software Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Diagramming Software Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Diagramming Software PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Diagramming Software Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Diagramming Software Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Diagramming Software Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Diagramming Software Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Diagramming Software Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Diagramming Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Cloud Based
Web Based
6.2. Global Diagramming Software Market, Segmentation By Enterprise Size, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Small And Medium-Size Enterprises
Large Enterprises
6.3. Global Diagramming Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Educational Institutions
Corporates
Personal
6.4. Global Diagramming Software Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cloud Based, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
SaaS (Software As A Service)
Cloud-Hosted Solutions
Hybrid Cloud Solutions
6.5. Global Diagramming Software Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Web Based, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Browser-Based Solutions
HTML5-Based Diagramming Tools
Online Collaboration Platforms
7. Diagramming Software Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Diagramming Software Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Diagramming Software Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion