Org Chart Studio

Overview

The product turns Excel, CSV, or Google Sheets data into charts that users can update and share. Table editing offers a direct way to adjust employee records, while the desktop canvas supports drag-and-drop changes to the visual structure. That combination suits teams that want control over chart preparation without adopting a full HR information system. It is less suitable for organizations that need employee directories or HR records to stay synchronized automatically.

Key features

Import and editing

Import intelligence can flag missing managers and correct some naming errors, helping users catch common roster problems before sharing a chart. Editing custom employee fields and using the API provide flexibility for specific data needs, but neither replaces live directory or HRIS sync, which the product does not offer. Spreadsheet import guides cover Workday, BambooHR, and ADP; the FAQ also names Gusto and Rippling in a compatibility question.

Exports, themes, and AI

Charts can be exported as PowerPoint, PDF, PNG, or CSV. PowerPoint files use native shapes and text, so people can continue editing the chart as presentation content rather than treating it as a flat image. Themes and the Theme Editor let users adjust chart colors, cards, and connectors. MCP connections support AI agents including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for building and editing charts, while the privacy policy says organizational chart and employee data are not used to train or improve AI systems.

The privacy policy also says chart data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and that original spreadsheets selected in the browser app are neither uploaded nor retained as part of import. Questions, ideas, and bug reports can be sent to [email protected].

Pricing

Org Chart Studio charges for clean exports rather than per-seat access. The free plan, Always, costs 0.00 USD per free with no subscription and allows up to 10 charts of up to 2,500 people each. Its watermarked PNG export is limited to charts of up to 250 people, so the generous chart capacity does not mean equally generous free output.

Plan	Price and term	What it covers
1-Day	1.00 USD per once	Clean exports for 24 hours; up to 250 people
7-Day	5.00 USD per once	Clean exports for a week; up to 250 people
30-Day	10.00 USD per once	Clean exports for 30 days; up to 250 people
Annual	100.00 USD per once	Clean exports for a year; up to 250 people

These are one-time purchases, not subscriptions. Each export pass covers every chart in the account, is sized according to the largest chart, and does not renew automatically. That structure can suit a manager who needs occasional clean files, but the 250-person cap on paid passes is a significant constraint for larger organizations even though free charts can contain up to 2,500 people. The shorter passes keep a one-off export inexpensive; the annual pass costs more upfront for a longer period of clean exporting.

Platforms

Org Chart Studio runs on the web. Its editing canvas is described as a desktop visual canvas, so teams choosing it should account for that distinction when planning how people will arrange charts.

Who it's for

This is a practical fit for managers and teams maintaining charts from spreadsheet rosters, especially when they want editable PowerPoint output, custom themes, and no per-seat charge. It can also work for users who only need clean exports periodically and can keep charts within the 250-person pass limit. Organizations that depend on automatic HRIS or directory synchronization, or need clean exports for larger charts, should consider another tool.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Free charts can hold up to 2,500 people, providing room to build substantial org structures before paying for clean output.
• Spreadsheet-like editing and a drag-and-drop canvas accommodate both data corrections and visual rearrangement.
• PowerPoint exports use native shapes and text, preserving editability in presentations.
• One-time export passes avoid recurring subscription commitments and seat-based pricing.

Cons

• Free PNGs are watermarked, and even paid clean-export passes cover charts only up to 250 people.
• Pass sizing uses the largest chart in the account, so one large chart can affect the pass needed for all charts.
• No directory or HRIS sync means roster changes require separate upkeep rather than automatic synchronization.

Alternatives

For a smaller free chart with a defined admin limit, Organimi offers a free plan for 25 employees, one admin user, and one org chart.

If unlimited people and charts on a free plan matter more than Org Chart Studio's stated chart-size limits, orgchart.live is another web option; its free plan includes spreadsheet, CSV, and Excel import, live editing, and PNG output.

For self-hosted deployment and a forever-free plan capped at 200 employees and one user, OrgChartBuilder is worth considering; its free plan also has 90-day inactivity retention.

Teams wanting a paid web and API option with a free trial and a Core plan at 12.00 EUR per year may prefer OrgChart Agile, which prices that plan per tenant annually, excludes VAT, and adds 30% for month-to-month billing.

Orgonaut is a paid web and API alternative with a Team plan at 199.00 EUR per month, up to 75 actors, three active scenarios, and no HRIS integrations.

For organizations considering a paid web option with a free trial and an Enterprise plan for 20+ user seats at 79.00 USD per month billed annually, Functionly is an alternative; extra seats are $79 per seat/mo.

If pricing customized around organization size, selected modules, and contract length is preferable, Built for Teams offers custom pricing after a discovery call.

For a web, mobile, and API alternative with free access, Workleap Pingboard is another option.

Browse more options in Org Chart Software.

Verdict

Org Chart Studio is a strong choice for managers who build charts from spreadsheets and want flexible editing, exportable PowerPoint files, and no per-seat charges. Its main appeal is a generous free chart allowance paired with low-cost, one-time export passes. Look elsewhere if your charts exceed 250 people and need clean exports, or if your roster must sync automatically with HR or directory systems.