Lucidchart Alternatives

Lucidchart is described as 'Cloud-based tool for diagramming and collaboration, with 20M users globally, supports Visio import/export and features UML modeling and more' and is a leading Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Lucidchart for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, Linux and iPad apps. The best Lucidchart alternative is draw.io, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Lucidchart are Dia, LibreOffice - Draw, yEd Graph Editor and Excalidraw.

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Lucidchart alternatives are mainly Mind Mapping Tools, but if you're looking for Diagram Editors or UML Modeling Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Lucidchart.
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Lucidchart alternatives page was last updated Jun 30, 2025
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  1. Wondershare EdrawMind icon

    Wondershare EdrawMind

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    Mind mapping software with AI for generating ideas, infinite canvas, over 10 import/export formats, personalized layouts, real-time collaboration, Gantt charts, and encryption. Perfect for brainstorming, project planning, and knowledge management across platforms.

    76 Wondershare EdrawMind alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    MindMaster Layouts

    Wondershare EdrawMind Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Hierarchical Structure
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  AI-Powered

    Wondershare EdrawMind VS Lucidchart

     
  2. SmartDraw icon

    SmartDraw

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    Instead of starting with a blank screen, SmartDraw gives you the exact template you need. Then use simple commands to add your information and SmartDraw does the rest. There's no other drawing software like it.

    71 SmartDraw alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    SmartDraw screenshot 1

    SmartDraw Features

    1.  Workflow
    2.  Flow Chart

    SmartDraw VS Lucidchart

     
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    Xmind AI

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    Xmind AI is a powerful online mind mapping tool that uses AI to assist in generating ideas and offers seamless collaboration for your teams.

    54 Xmind AI alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Xmind AI is a powerful online mind mapping tool that uses AI to assist in generating ideas and offers seamless collaboration for your teams.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Hierarchical Structure
    6.  Goal Setting
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No Coding Required
    11.  AI-Powered

    Xmind AI VS Lucidchart

     
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    TiddlyMap

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    TiddlyMap is a TiddlyWiki plugin that turns your favourite personal note taking software in a wiki-concept-map hybrid! Yes, you will be able to do both: drawing maps and putting down knowledge in a wiki way.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
    TiddlyMap screenshot 1

    TiddlyMap Features

    1.  Cross browser support
    2.  Browser-based

    TiddlyMap VS Lucidchart

     
  7. vym icon

    vym

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    VYM (View Your Mind) is a tool to generate and manipulate maps which show your thoughts. Such maps can help you to improve your creativity and effectivity. You can use them for time management, to organize tasks, to get an overview over complex contexts, to sort your ideas etc.

    90 vym alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    vym screenshot 1

    vym Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Concept Mapping
    3.  Inline editing

    vym VS Lucidchart

     
  8. Chunk icon

    Chunk

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    Chunk is your time-blocking command center. Plan tasks with precision, get fullscreen alerts, and stay in flow all day. Built for focus, with calendar integration that fits your workflow.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Chunk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    3.  Task Time Tracking
    4.  Reminders
    5.  Recurring Tasks
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Calendar Integration
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Pomodoro Timer
    10.  Stay Focused
    11.  Custom templates
    12.  Lifetime licence

    Chunk VS Lucidchart

     
  10. ProcessOn icon

    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
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    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.

    Lucidchart Icon
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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
  11. Creately icon

    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.

    Lucidchart Icon
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    • Creately is Freemium and ProprietaryLucidchart is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Cacoo

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    Cacoo is a user-friendly online diagramming tool that allows you to create a variety of diagrams such as wireframes, flowcharts, UML diagrams, network diagrams, mindmaps, sitemaps, database diagrams, and more.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Cacoo screenshot 1

    Cacoo Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  AWS Integration
    3.  Export to SVG
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    6.  Multi-user editing
    7.  Flow Chart
    8. Confluence icon  Confluence integration

    Cacoo VS Lucidchart

     
    Comments about Cacoo as an Alternative to Lucidchart
    Guest
    Positive Jun 15, 2020
    0

    Cacoo is the same as Lucidchart in term of functionality, and it's cheaper.

    Lucidchart Icon
    Cacoo icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Cacoo is a great Lucidchart alternative.

    • Cacoo is Freemium and ProprietaryLucidchart is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    D2

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    Create beautiful diagrams in minutes. Simple syntax. Endlessly customizable. D2 is the fastest and easiest way to get a mental model from your head onto the screen, then make edits with your team.

    25 D2 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    D2 flexibles Layouting https://d2lang.com/tour/layouts

    D2 Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Golang

    D2 VS Lucidchart

     
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