Lucidchart
Browser-based diagramming for flowcharts, org charts and technical diagrams, built for teams.
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About Lucidchart
Lucidchart is one of the most widely used online diagramming tools, aimed at companies that want a shared place for process maps, org charts, network and cloud diagrams, ERDs and UML. Everything runs in the browser with real-time collaboration, comments and revision history, and it plugs into Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Atlassian and Slack. Where it pulls ahead of simpler editors is data: you can link shapes to spreadsheets, build org charts from imported data, apply conditional formatting, write Mermaid diagrams as code and ask Lucid AI to draft a diagram from a prompt. It is part of the Lucid suite alongside the Lucidspark whiteboard. The free plan is limited in how many documents and shapes you can use, so most regular users end up on a paid individual, team or enterprise plan billed per user. Educators and students can get free education accounts. It is a solid default for organisations, though heavy diagrams can feel slow and costs add up for large teams.
Best for: Teams that want a shared, browser-based diagram library tied into their office and dev tools.
Pros and cons
What works
- Real-time collaboration with comments and revision history
- Data linking, org chart imports and conditional formatting
- Integrations with Google, Microsoft and Atlassian tools
- Large template and shape library
Why people leave
- Free plan is too limited for regular use
- Per-user pricing adds up for big teams
- Large diagrams can feel sluggish in the browser
Top Lucidchart alternatives
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draw.io66.5Free and open source with most of the same shape libraries, and your files stay in your own storage.
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Microsoft Visio62.6The natural pick if your company already pays for Microsoft 365 and wants native Office integration.
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Creately59.6Similar online diagramming with a usable free tier and stronger data-driven org and process views.
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SmartDraw57.2Comparable diagram range with site licensing that can be cheaper for whole organisations.
- 5WhWhimsical55.3
Faster, simpler editor for flowcharts and wireframes when you don't need Lucid's depth.
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Lucidchart: common questions
Is Lucidchart free?
Lucidchart has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Lucidchart open source?
No, Lucidchart is not open source. Open-source alternatives include draw.io.
What platforms does Lucidchart run on?
Lucidchart is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Lucidchart?
The highest-ranked Lucidchart alternatives right now are draw.io, Microsoft Visio and Creately. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.