Gliffy
Collaborative whiteboard software
Mind mapping software
Diagramming software
Team collaboration software
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What is Gliffy
Gliffy is a web-based diagramming tool used to create flowcharts, org charts, network diagrams, wireframes, and other visual documentation. It is commonly used by teams that document processes and systems, especially in environments that use Atlassian products. Gliffy is available as a standalone diagramming app and as an integration for Confluence and Jira, with features for editing, sharing, and embedding diagrams in team knowledge bases.
Strong Atlassian integration
Gliffy is widely deployed as an app for Confluence and Jira, enabling diagrams to live alongside pages, tickets, and project documentation. This reduces context switching compared with using a separate diagram tool and then exporting images. It supports embedding and updating diagrams within Confluence pages. For teams standardized on Atlassian, this integration is often a primary selection factor.
Broad diagram template coverage
Gliffy supports common diagram types such as flowcharts, UML-style diagrams, org charts, and network diagrams. It provides shape libraries and templates that help standardize internal documentation. This makes it suitable for operational process mapping and technical documentation use cases. The feature set aligns with typical needs for business and IT diagramming.
Browser-based editing and sharing
Gliffy runs in the browser, which simplifies access for distributed teams and reduces desktop deployment requirements. Diagrams can be shared and embedded in documentation workflows, supporting review and iteration. This model fits teams that need lightweight creation and consumption of diagrams. It also supports use in regulated environments where centralized access control is important.
Less suited for whiteboarding
Gliffy is primarily optimized for structured diagrams rather than freeform collaborative whiteboarding. Teams looking for sticky-note canvases, facilitation tools, and workshop-oriented features may find it less aligned to those workflows. Real-time collaboration expectations in the broader visual collaboration space can exceed what diagram-first tools provide. This can matter for product discovery and remote workshop use cases.
Limited advanced visual collaboration
Compared with broader visual collaboration suites, Gliffy focuses more on diagram creation than end-to-end collaboration features. Capabilities such as extensive cross-app work management, rich presentation modes, or deep async feedback workflows may require additional tools. Organizations seeking a single workspace for diagrams plus broader planning artifacts may need integrations. This can increase toolchain complexity.
Mind mapping is not core
While Gliffy can be used to create mind-map-like diagrams, mind mapping is not its primary specialization. Users may need to build structures manually rather than relying on dedicated mind mapping interactions and layouts. This can slow down brainstorming and ideation compared with tools designed specifically for mind maps. Teams that frequently use mind maps may prefer a dedicated approach.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
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| Gliffy Diagrams for Confluence — Up to 10 users | Free — No time limit | Native Confluence integration; unlimited diagrams; drag-and-drop editor; export (JPEG/PNG/SVG); Visio & draw.io import; purchases/quoting handled via Atlassian Marketplace. |
| Gliffy Diagrams for Confluence — 11–100 users | $3.80 per user/month (billed annually) | Same feature set as above; Atlassian Marketplace handles licensing/quotes/renewals; contact sales for >20k users/Enterprise. |
| Gliffy Diagrams | Zero Egress & Isolated Cloud-Ready — 1–100 users | As low as $2.80 per user/month ("As Low As" shown on site) |
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| Gliffy Diagrams for Jira — Up to 10 users | Free — No time limit | Native Jira integration; unlimited diagrams; drag-and-drop editor; export/import features; purchases/quoting handled via Atlassian Marketplace. |
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| Gliffy Diagrams for Jira — 11–100 users | $3.80 per user/month (billed annually) | Same feature set as above; Atlassian Marketplace handles licensing/quotes/renewals; contact sales for Enterprise. |
| Gliffy Online (stand‑alone) | Not accepting new accounts; pricing not published for new sales | Vendor note on site: Gliffy Online is no longer accepting new accounts or free trials; active existing users keep access. Historically offered a 14‑day trial for existing/legacy accounts; new signups directed to Atlassian/Confluence apps. |
Seller details
Perforce Software, Inc.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1995
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