BALKAN OrgChart
Org chart software
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$399 one-time perpetual license
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What is BALKAN OrgChart
BALKAN OrgChart is a JavaScript library used to build interactive organization charts and related hierarchical diagrams inside web applications. It targets software teams and solution providers that need to embed org charts into internal portals, HR systems, or custom line-of-business apps. The product focuses on developer-controlled rendering, templating, and data binding rather than a standalone end-user diagramming workspace.
Embeddable JavaScript org charts
The product is designed to be embedded directly into a website or web application as a front-end component. This fits teams that need org charts as part of an existing system rather than a separate diagramming tool. It also enables consistent UI and navigation patterns with the host application.
High UI customization control
BALKAN OrgChart exposes configuration options and templates to control node layout, styling, and interactions. This supports use cases where the org chart must match corporate branding or specific information density requirements. Developer-driven customization can be more precise than what is typically available in end-user-first org chart tools.
Interactive hierarchy navigation features
The library supports interactive behaviors commonly required for org charts, such as expanding/collapsing branches and navigating large hierarchies. These capabilities help when charts represent thousands of employees or multi-level structures. Interactivity can be integrated with application logic (for example, opening employee profiles or filtering by attributes).
Not a standalone application
BALKAN OrgChart is primarily a developer library rather than a complete SaaS product for business users. Organizations looking for drag-and-drop editing, sharing, and governance workflows out of the box will need to build those layers themselves. This increases implementation effort compared with packaged org chart software.
Requires engineering resources
Successful deployment typically requires front-end development skills to integrate data sources, configure templates, and manage performance. Non-technical HR or operations teams cannot generally administer the solution without developer support. Ongoing maintenance is tied to the host application’s release cycle.
Limited native collaboration workflows
Because it is an embeddable component, collaboration features such as comments, approvals, version history, and role-based editing are not inherently provided as a complete workflow. Teams that need real-time multi-user editing and diagram governance may need additional infrastructure. Integrations with identity, permissions, and audit logging depend on the surrounding application.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free / Trial | $0 — 30-day trial (evaluation only) | 30-day evaluation, no credit card required; "Try for free" / "Free download" available for evaluation. See vendor notes about evaluation usage and license requirements. |
| Professional | $399 (one-time/perpetual) | Single website (one authorized Internet or Intranet domain/subdomain); 1 year access to new versions; 1 year Professional support; Export Server on-premises; 72-hour response time; unlimited support emails; perpetual license (one-time payment). |
| Premium | $1,899 (one-time/perpetual) | Unlimited websites or SaaS; 1 year access to new versions; 1 year Premium support; Export Server on-premises; 24-hour response time; phone & remote web assistance; source code; perpetual license (one-time payment). |
| Enterprise / OEM | $4,999 (one-time/perpetual) | OEM distribution license for bundling with customer-hosted solutions; includes Premium privileges; perpetual license. |
Notes:
- All licenses include one year of maintenance and technical support and are available as perpetual (one-time) licenses. (Pricing page).
- The vendor announced a change for new customers: prices will increase and base currency will change from USD to EUR (new list: Professional 495 EUR, Premium 1,895 EUR, Enterprise 4,995 EUR). This announcement appears on the vendor's official blog and applies to new customers.
