Lucidchart AlternativesOnly apps categorised as UML Modeling Tools

The best UML Modeling alternative to Lucidchart is LibreOffice - Draw, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Lucidchart and eight of them are UML Modeling Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting UML Modeling Tool alternatives to Lucidchart are yEd Graph Editor, PlantUML, Visual Paradigm and ProcessOn.

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Cloud-based tool for diagramming and collaboration, with 20M users globally, supports Visio import/export and features UML modeling and more.

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Lucidchart alternatives page was last updated Feb 27, 2025
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  1. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

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    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.

    95 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    LibreOffice - Draw screenshot 1

    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.  WYSIWYG Support
    10.  RAW Photo Editors
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Import CSV Data

    LibreOffice - Draw VS Lucidchart

     
  2. yEd Graph Editor icon

    yEd Graph Editor

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    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...

    114 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    yEd Graph Editor screenshot 1

    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 VS Lucidchart

     
  4. PlantUML icon

    PlantUML

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    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.

    112 PlantUML alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.

    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 VS Lucidchart

     
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    Visual Paradigm

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    Visual Paradigm for UML (VP-UML) is a UML design tool and UML CASE tool designed to aid software development. VP-UML supports key modeling standards such as Unified Modeling Language (UML) 2.4, SysML, ERD, DFD, BPMN 2.0, ArchiMate 2.0, etc.

    79 Visual Paradigm alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Visual Paradigm screenshot 1

    Visual Paradigm Features

    1.  Ide integration
    2.  Entity Relationship Diagrams
    3.  Website wireframing
    4.  SAML Single Sign-On
    5.  User story mapping

    Visual Paradigm VS Lucidchart

     
    Comments about Visual Paradigm as an Alternative to Lucidchart
    andrewbailey
    Positive Dec 6, 2017
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    Visual Paradigm is a real modeling tool while Lucidchart is only a drawing tool. Visual Paradigm supports modeling by allowing the reusability of model elements in different diagrams. It also supports the transitioning and maintaining the traceability among models (e.g. as-is BPD to to-be BPD). Visual Paradigm supports the integration with IDEs like Eclipse, Visual Studio, NetBeans and IntelliJ IDEA.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Visual Paradigm is a great Lucidchart alternative.

    • Visual Paradigm is Paid and ProprietaryLucidchart is Freemium and Proprietary
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    ProcessOn

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    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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    One stop drawing tool

    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 VS Lucidchart

     
    Comments about ProcessOn as an Alternative to Lucidchart
    Kevin Smith
    Positive Oct 16, 2020
    0

    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.

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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
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    Creately

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    Web-based diagram platform offers real-time teamwork, 50+ diagram and mind mapping types, technical wireframing, smart objects, templates, version control, secure cloud storage, PDF export, collaboration tools, commenting, and integration for business and education use.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Creately screenshot 1

    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 VS Lucidchart

     
    Comments about Creately as an Alternative to Lucidchart
    NishCGX
    Positive Oct 30, 2024
    0

    More affordable alternative with similar features.

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    • Creately is Freemium and ProprietaryLucidchart is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Astah UML icon

    Astah UML

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    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

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Astah UML screenshot 1

    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 VS Lucidchart

     
  11. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM icon

    ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

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    ConceptDraw DIAGRAM v14 is the only product that supports Visio legacy, runs on macOS and Windows, and is a perpetual license. Import/Export VDX, VSDX, VSSX and Import VSD, VSS files.

    46 ConceptDraw DIAGRAM alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Import Visio files

    ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  Flow Chart

    ConceptDraw DIAGRAM VS Lucidchart

     
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