Lucidchart alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Lucidchart: free plan is too limited for regular use, and per-user pricing adds up for big teams. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Lucidchart, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. draw.io currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Lucidchart alternative for most people
draw.ioFree and open source with most of the same shape libraries, and your files stay in your own storage.
Best Lucidchart alternative for a free option
draw.ioFree and open source with most of the same shape libraries, and your files stay in your own storage.
Best Lucidchart alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
CreatelySimilar online diagramming with a usable free tier and stronger data-driven org and process views.
Best Lucidchart alternative for open source
draw.ioFree and open source with most of the same shape libraries, and your files stay in your own storage.
Best Lucidchart alternative for self-hosting
draw.ioFree and open source with most of the same shape libraries, and your files stay in your own storage.
Best Lucidchart alternative for Mac
WhimsicalFaster, simpler editor for flowcharts and wireframes when you don't need Lucid's depth.
Best Lucidchart alternative for Windows
Microsoft VisioThe natural pick if your company already pays for Microsoft 365 and wants native Office integration.
Best Lucidchart alternative for Linux
draw.ioFree and open source with most of the same shape libraries, and your files stay in your own storage.
Best Lucidchart alternative for working in the browser
SmartDrawComparable diagram range with site licensing that can be cheaper for whole organisations.
Lucidchart alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Lucidchart?
draw.io ranks first right now. Free and open source with most of the same shape libraries, and your files stay in your own storage. Microsoft Visio and Creately follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Lucidchart?
Yes. draw.io (free), Creately (free plan + paid), Whimsical (free plan + paid) and Eraser (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Lucidchart?
Yes: draw.io. draw.io can also be self-hosted.
Which Lucidchart alternatives work on Linux?
draw.io runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Lucidchart?
The complaints we hear most: free plan is too limited for regular use; per-user pricing adds up for big teams; large diagrams can feel sluggish in the browser.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Lucidchart, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.