eVSM
Value stream mapping with calculations, built on Visio
- Researched profile
- Starting price
- $2,250 per site per year (sites under 500 employees)
- Free option
- 30-day evaluation licence
- Pricing
- Published pricing
- Deployment
- Windows (Microsoft Visio and Excel)
- Integrations
- 2 listed
The lean-stack take
Value stream maps become working models. eVSM calculates lead time, capacity, inventory and cost automatically, and handles mixed-model flows without averaging product demand.
Best for
Lean engineers who need quantified value stream maps, especially for mixed-model production.
Watch out for
It requires Microsoft Visio, Excel and Windows, and licenses are priced per site or per company.
About
About eVSM
eVSM is value stream mapping software from GumshoeKI, Inc. It runs on top of Microsoft Visio and Excel on Windows.
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Features
What eVSM offers
Automated VSM analytics
Calculates lead time, capacity, resources, inventory and cost from the map.
Mixed-model mapping
Maps several product variants on shared resources without averaging demand or cycle times.
Map types
Supports plant, supply network and transactional value streams.
Lean design tools
Spaghetti diagrams, kanban calculations and changeover analysis.
Industry applications
Templates for manufacturing, pharma, food, chemicals and healthcare.
Improvement cycle
Supports the full cycle from current state to future state and implementation plan.
eLearning and certification
Licenses include eLearning modules with formal certification.
Lean techniques supported
The lean practices eVSM is built to support.
Pricing
eVSM pricing and plans
Checked on the vendor's pricing page, October 3, 2026
Site licence (under 500 employees)
$2,250 per site/year
Annual
- Up to 5 PC installations
- eLearning and certification
- Technical support for certified users
Large organisations (500+ associates)
$1,750 + $1.15 per associate/year
Annual
- Site or enterprise licence
- eLearning and certification
- Technical support for certified users
Prices are for eVSM Mix. Extra installations beyond the limit cost $450 each. Prices change often, so confirm them with the vendor.
Strengths and limitations
What stands out, and what to watch
Strengths
- Automatic lead time, capacity and inventory calculations
- Mixed-model mapping without averaging
- Kanban, changeover and spaghetti tools included
- Training and certification included in the license
- Published prices
Limitations
- Requires Microsoft Visio, Excel and Windows
- No browser or Mac version
- Learning curve for the calculation model
Based on the vendor's published plans and documentation, not a hands-on test.
Fit
Is eVSM right for your team?
A good fit if…
- You map mixed-model production
- You need quantified future states, not just drawings
- Your organization already uses Visio
- You want certified VSM practitioners
Look elsewhere if…
- You need a free or browser-based mapping tool
- You work on a Mac
- You only draw occasional maps
Integrations
Connects with
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Excel
From the vendor's own integrations list.
Reviews
What eVSM users say
We haven't found published reviews of eVSM on G2 or Capterra yet. Smaller lean tools often have none, so judge it on the facts above and a trial.
Similar tools
eVSM alternatives
draw.io (diagrams.net)
Free
Free open-source diagram editor that runs in the browser or desktop, usable for flowcharts and VSM-style maps.
Lucidchart
Free plan + paid
Browser-based diagramming app with value stream map, SIPOC and swimlane templates for collaborative process mapping.
Autodesk FlexSim
Price on request
3D simulation software for modeling production lines, buffers and material flow to test layouts and lean changes.
| Tool | Pricing | Starting price | Free plan or trial | Deployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eVSM | Published pricing | $2,250 per site per year (sites under 500 employees) | Free trial | Windows (Microsoft Visio and Excel) |
| draw.io (diagrams.net) | Free | Free | Free plan | Web, Desktop apps, Browser extensions |
| Lucidchart | Free plan + paid | $9 per month (Individual) | Free plan | Web |
| Autodesk FlexSim | Price on request | Subscription; price on request | Free trial | Windows |
From each vendor's published pricing. Check current prices on their sites.
FAQ
eVSM: common questions
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