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Head-to-head · Diagram Software

Lucidchart vs Cacoo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Lucidchart #3 in Diagram Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Lucidchart
Cacoo #8 in Diagram Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Cacoo

Lucidchart leads on 0 checks, Cacoo on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLucidchart · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Lucidchart scores higher on our rubric for diagram software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Lucidchart is the better fit for collaborative business and technical diagramming. Cacoo is the better fit for small teams wanting low-cost live collaboration.

  • Lucidchart fits best

    Collaborative business and technical diagramming

  • Cacoo fits best

    Small teams wanting low-cost live collaboration

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Side by side

Feature Lucidchart 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Cacoo 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #3 in Diagram Software #8 in Diagram Software
Best for Collaborative business and technical diagramming Small teams wanting low-cost live collaboration
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $6/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Free trial length 7 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Community, Docs Email, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 100+ integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lucidchart 2/3 · Cacoo 2/3
Real-time collaboration ✓ ✓
Desktop app — Not checked yet
Version history ✓ ✓
Specs
Diagram types flowcharts, org charts, entity relationship diagrams, sequence diagrams, mind maps, UML/class diagrams, process diagrams flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, process diagrams, BPMN diagrams, network diagrams, UML diagrams, organizational charts, timelines, charts, wireframes
Export formats PDF, PNG, JPEG, SVG, VSDX, VDX, JSON, CSV, BPMN PNG, SVG, PDF, PS, PPT
Import formats VSDX, VSD, VDX, JPEG, PNG, .drawio, XML, BPMN, XPDL, OmniGraffle flat files Microsoft Visio, CSV
Maximum editors Not checked yet 1 editors
Our review
Pros
  • Supports business, technical, process, and data diagram types
  • Real-time collaboration plus revision history with restore support
  • Links data from Google Sheets, Excel, and CSV sources
  • Free plan includes unlimited users, real-time editing, comments, and chat
  • Supports flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, and technical diagrams
  • Offers web and private-server Enterprise deployment
Cons
  • Access is limited to the web platform
  • The Free plan allows only 3 editable documents
  • The paid Individual plan starts at $9 per month
  • Pro lists support for 1 user
  • Enterprise pricing is custom on the main pricing page
  • Platform coverage centers on web and self-hosted deployment
Our verdict

Lucidchart is a cloud-based workspace for creating diagrams, visualizing data, documenting processes, and collaborating with others. It suits business and technical teams working on flowcharts, UML diagrams, entity relationship diagrams,…

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Cacoo is an online diagramming and visual collaboration tool from Nulab, Inc. It is designed for teams creating flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, technical diagrams, charts, tables, Kanban boards, and brainstorming workflows. Real-time…

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  1. LucidchartDiagram Software 9.0Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. CacooDiagram Software 8.5Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lucidchart — where it wins

    • Supports business, technical, process, and data diagram types
    • Real-time collaboration plus revision history with restore support
    • Links data from Google Sheets, Excel, and CSV sources

    Where it doesn't

    • Access is limited to the web platform
    • The Free plan allows only 3 editable documents
    • The paid Individual plan starts at $9 per month

  • Cacoo — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited users, real-time editing, comments, and chat
    • Supports flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, and technical diagrams
    • Offers web and private-server Enterprise deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro lists support for 1 user
    • Enterprise pricing is custom on the main pricing page
    • Platform coverage centers on web and self-hosted deployment
  • Lucidchart9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad, collaborative diagramming workspace with a free tier and web-only access.

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  • Cacoo8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A low-cost collaborative diagramming tool with broad formats and deployment options.

    Visit CacooFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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