draw.io vs Lucidchart

draw.io9.4Visit Lucidchart9.3Visit

Higher score draw.io #1 in Diagramming Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit draw.io

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Lucidchart #2 in Diagramming Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Lucidchart

• draw.io fits best

  Most users needing broad, free diagramming

• Lucidchart fits best

  Collaborative teams and business diagramming

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Side by side

Feature	draw.io 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Lucidchart 9.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.3
Ranking	#1 in Diagramming Software	#2 in Diagramming Software
Best for	Most users needing broad, free diagramming	Collaborative teams and business diagramming
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	13 integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features draw.io 1/3 · Lucidchart 2/3
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Desktop apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline editing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Diagram types	flow charts, mind maps, org charts, Venn diagrams, infographics, network diagrams, architecture diagrams, floor plans, electrical diagrams, rack diagrams, UML diagrams, BPMN diagrams, Kanban boards, ER diagrams, Mermaid diagrams, Gitflow diagrams, C4 models, threat models	process maps, flowcharts, org charts, technical diagrams, system architecture diagrams, UML diagrams, ERDs, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, C4 models
Import/export formats	Not checked yet	VSDX, VSD, VDX, Draw.io XML, OmniGraffle flat files, BPMN, XPDL; export PDF, PNG, JPEG, SVG, VDX, VSDX, JSON, CSV
Editor seat limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports technical, business, software, infrastructure, and process diagrams Imports and exports a wide range of common diagram formats Offers web, offline desktop, Chrome extension, and platform integrations	Real-time editing supports collaborative diagram work. Covers process, technical, UML, architecture, and data-linked diagrams. Imports and exports across Visio, Draw.io, image, and data formats.
Cons	Real-time collaboration depends on supported storage and integrations Its broad scope may exceed the needs of single-purpose diagramming Commercial access for companies is handled through Atlassian integrations	Offline editing is limited to previously opened documents. The product is not open source. Its broad feature set may exceed simple one-off diagram needs.
Our verdict	draw.io is a browser-based and desktop diagramming application for technical, business, software, infrastructure, and process diagrams. It suits individuals, teams, developers, analysts, and organizations that need one editor for… Read the review →	Lucidchart is a cloud-based diagramming application for individuals, teams, and enterprises. It supports process maps, flowcharts, organizational charts, technical diagrams, system architecture visualizations, UML diagrams, ERDs, sequence… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• draw.io — where it wins

  • Supports technical, business, software, infrastructure, and process diagrams
  • Imports and exports a wide range of common diagram formats
  • Offers web, offline desktop, Chrome extension, and platform integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Real-time collaboration depends on supported storage and integrations
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of single-purpose diagramming
  • Commercial access for companies is handled through Atlassian integrations

• Lucidchart — where it wins

  • Real-time editing supports collaborative diagram work.
  • Covers process, technical, UML, architecture, and data-linked diagrams.
  • Imports and exports across Visio, Draw.io, image, and data formats.

  Where it doesn't

  • Offline editing is limited to previously opened documents.
  • The product is not open source.
  • Its broad feature set may exceed simple one-off diagram needs.

• draw.io9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free diagramming editor with strong format support and collaboration options.

  Visit draw.ioFull verdict →
• Lucidchart9.3/10 · Free plan

  A broad, collaborative diagramming workspace for business and technical teams.

  Visit LucidchartFull verdict →