Lucidchart AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Diagram Editors for Linux

Lucidchart is not available for Linux but there are a few alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Lucidchart, but unfortunately only zero of them are Diagram Editors available for Linux. If you can't find an alternative you can try to remove all filters.

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Lucidchart alternatives are mainly Mind Mapping Tools but may also be Diagram Editors or UML Modeling Tools.  Other popular filters includes Mac + Free. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Lucidchart.
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Lucidchart alternatives page was last updated Jan 13, 2025
  1. draw.io icon
     968 likes

    Note: This software is now renamed as "diagrams.net", however, it is still popularly known as "draw.io".

    122 draw.io alternatives
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Google Sheets

    Top draw.io Features

    1.  Flow Chart
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Mind Mapping
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Sync with Google Drive
    7.  Multiple export options
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Interior Design
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Single Line Diagram
    draw.io iconLucidchart Icon

    draw.io VS Lucidchart

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    Comments about draw.io as an Alternative to Lucidchart
     
       
    Guest

    Quick, easy to start with, good templates to begin modifying, integration with OneDrive, free! So far, it's everything I'd expect from a paid-for app like Visio.

    Top positive commentApr 22, 2019
    3
    Jalapeno9465

    It's NOT free. Lucidchart allows users to create up to 3 mind maps for free.

    CommentAug 31, 2024
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    Guest

    No registration, it's free.

    Positive commentMay 23, 2020
    0
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    • Almost everyone thinks draw.io is a great Lucidchart alternative.

    • draw.io is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Lucidchart.

    • draw.io is the most popular free alternative to Lucidchart.

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryLucidchart is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. yEd Graph Editor icon
     435 likes

    yEd is a powerful diagram editor that can be used to quickly create diagrams manually or import external data for analysis and auto-magically arrange even large data sets by just pressing a button. You can use yEd to quickly create flow charts, BPMN and UML diagrams...

    113 yEd Graph Editor alternatives
    yEd Graph Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD

    Top yEd Graph Editor Features

    1.  Export to SVG
    2.  Flow diagram visualisation
    3.  BPMN diagrams
    4.  Flow Chart
    5.  Auto Layout
    6.  Portable
    7.  XML import / export
    8.  Modules
    9. Microsoft Excel icon  Import From Excel
    10.  Grid layout options
    11.  ER Diagrams
    12.  Layout
    yEd Graph Editor iconLucidchart Icon

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  3. LibreOffice - Draw icon
     297 likes

    Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    94 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives
    LibreOffice - Draw screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Export to PDF
    2.  Portable
    3.  Sequence Diagrams
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Auto Layout
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Import CSV Data
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  RAW Photo Editors
    LibreOffice - Draw iconLucidchart Icon

    LibreOffice - Draw VS Lucidchart

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  4. PlantUML icon
     115 likes

    PlantUML is an open-source tool that uses simple textual descriptions to draw UML diagrams. The generator can be run anywhere within JVM and integrated with various application such as wiki, text editor, IDE, programming language, documentation generator, and others.

    115 PlantUML alternatives
    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS

    PlantUML Features

    1.  Text Based Format
    2.  Portable
    3.  Java based
    4.  VCS Friendly
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Workflow
    7.  Rendering
    8.  Create UML entities
    9.  Flow Chart
    PlantUML iconLucidchart Icon

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  5. LimanDoc icon
     9 likes

    LimanDoc is a simple yet powerful tool for visualize files, diagrams, and construct a mind map with the possibility to edit Markdown text. It is an offline first desktop app with a 2D canvas that allows a preview of the inner folders (boards).

    33 LimanDoc alternatives
    LimanDoc screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    LimanDoc Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  PDF support
    4.  Cross-Platform
    5.  Infinite canvas
    6.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    7.  Unlimited Canvas Area
    8.  Flow diagram visualisation
    LimanDoc iconLucidchart Icon

    LimanDoc VS Lucidchart

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  6. ProcessOn icon
     21 likes

    ProcessOn is a free online drawing tool that supports the creation of mind maps, flow charts, swimlane diagrams, network topology diagrams, fishbone diagrams, UML and other graphics.

    89 ProcessOn alternatives
    One stop drawing tool

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Flow Chart
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Full-Text Search
    10.  Support for @mentions
    ProcessOn iconLucidchart Icon

    ProcessOn VS Lucidchart

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    Comments about ProcessOn as an Alternative to Lucidchart
     
    Kevin Smith

    It's an online diagramming platform similar to Lucidchart that can create many kinds of diagrams. You can use most of its functions for free.

    Positive commentOct 16, 2020
    0
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    • ProcessOn is Freemium and ProprietaryLucidchart is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • ProcessOn is Privacy focused and LightweightLucidchart is not according to our users
  7. Creately icon
     109 likes

    An online diagramming tool with built-in productivity features to create diagrams faster. Draw flowcharts, mind maps, org charts, network diagrams, Venn diagrams and 50+ other diagrams types. Readymade templates to get started fast.

    79 Creately alternatives
    Creately screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Creately Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow diagram visualisation
    3.  Multiple export options
    4.  Flow Chart
    5.  Export to PDF
    6. Confluence icon  Confluence integration
    7. JIRA icon  Jira integration
    8.  ER Diagrams
    Creately iconLucidchart Icon

    Creately VS Lucidchart

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    Comments about Creately as an Alternative to Lucidchart
     
    NishCGX

    More affordable alternative with similar features.

    Positive commentOct 30, 2024
    0
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    • Creately is Freemium and ProprietaryLucidchart is also Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Astah UML icon
     13 likes

    Astah UML is a UML modeling editor with a user-friendly interface. It allows for the creation of various UML 2.x diagrams and mindmaps. The software includes features such as auto-creation of class diagrams, customizable shortcut keys, and merging project files.

    34 Astah UML alternatives
    Astah UML screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Astah UML Features

    1.  Freemind integration (export/import)
    2. Miro icon  Miro integration
    3.  ER Diagrams
    4.  Code generation
    5.  Export to HTML
    6.  Flow Chart
    7.  Custom shortcuts
    8.  Multiple languages
    Astah UML iconLucidchart Icon

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