Lucidchart vs Creately

Lucidchart9.3Visit Creately8.6Visit

Higher score Lucidchart #1 in Flowchart Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Lucidchart

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Creately #7 in Flowchart Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Creately

• Lucidchart fits best

  Teams needing collaborative, connected flowcharts

• Creately fits best

  Teams combining flowcharts with workshops and workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Lucidchart 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Creately 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Flowchart Software	#7 in Flowchart Software
Best for	Teams needing collaborative, connected flowcharts	Teams combining flowcharts with workshops and workflows
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free	$5/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	100+ integrations	1,500+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lucidchart 1/3 · Creately 0/3
Flowchart templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Real-time collaboration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Import/export formats	VSDX, VSD, VDX, Draw.io XML, OmniGraffle flat files, BPMN, XPDL; export PDF, PNG, JPEG, SVG, VDX, VSDX, JSON, CSV	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Diagrams on free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Real-time collaborative editing supports shared diagram work. Imports and exports widely used formats, including Visio and Draw.io. AI generation, data linking, and 100 integrations extend diagram workflows.	Creates flowcharts and 70 other diagram types on an infinite canvas Combines templates, voting, and presentation mode for workshops Adds Kanban boards, timelines, and AI-generated diagrams
Cons	The product spans many diagram types, which may exceed simple flowchart needs. Support channels are limited to community resources and documentation. Plan pricing and price-based limits are not presented here.	Free canvases are limited to 45 items each Starter and Team cap canvases at 1,000 and 1,500 items The feature breadth may be more than flowchart-only work requires
Our verdict	Lucidchart is a cloud-based diagramming application for individuals, teams, and enterprises that need to visualize processes, systems, and relationships. Its scope includes process maps, flowcharts, organizational charts, technical and… Read the review →	Creately is a cloud-based visual collaboration platform for people and teams who need more than flowchart creation. Its infinite canvas brings diagramming, workshops, and project workflows together: users can make flowcharts and other… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Lucidchart — where it wins

  • Real-time collaborative editing supports shared diagram work.
  • Imports and exports widely used formats, including Visio and Draw.io.
  • AI generation, data linking, and 100 integrations extend diagram workflows.

  Where it doesn't

  • The product spans many diagram types, which may exceed simple flowchart needs.
  • Support channels are limited to community resources and documentation.
  • Plan pricing and price-based limits are not presented here.

• Creately — where it wins

  • Creates flowcharts and 70 other diagram types on an infinite canvas
  • Combines templates, voting, and presentation mode for workshops
  • Adds Kanban boards, timelines, and AI-generated diagrams

  Where it doesn't

  • Free canvases are limited to 45 items each
  • Starter and Team cap canvases at 1,000 and 1,500 items
  • The feature breadth may be more than flowchart-only work requires

• Lucidchart9.3/10 · Free plan

  A collaborative flowchart suite with broad integrations, AI tools, and offline browser editing.

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• Creately8.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  Flowcharts sit alongside workshops, collaboration, and project workflows on one canvas.

  Visit CreatelyFull verdict →