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Head-to-head · Diagram Software

Lucidchart vs EdrawMax

  • 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
EdrawMax #5 in Diagram Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit EdrawMax

Lucidchart leads on 0 checks, EdrawMax 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
  • Most featuresLucidchart · 2 of 3

Lucidchart scores higher on our rubric for diagram software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Lucidchart is the better fit for collaborative business and technical diagramming. EdrawMax is the better fit for affordable AI-assisted visual diagramming.

  • Lucidchart fits best

    Collaborative business and technical diagramming

  • EdrawMax fits best

    Affordable AI-assisted visual diagramming

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Side by side

Feature Lucidchart 9.0/10 Visit ↗ EdrawMax 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #3 in Diagram Software #5 in Diagram Software
Best for Collaborative business and technical diagramming Affordable AI-assisted visual diagramming
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $5.90/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days 7 days
Free trial length 7 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations 100+ integrations 2 integrations
Features Lucidchart 2/3 · EdrawMax 0/3
Real-time collaboration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Desktop app — Not checked yet
Version history ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Diagram types flowcharts, org charts, entity relationship diagrams, sequence diagrams, mind maps, UML/class diagrams, process diagrams Not checked yet
Export formats PDF, PNG, JPEG, SVG, VSDX, VDX, JSON, CSV, BPMN Not checked yet
Import formats VSDX, VSD, VDX, JPEG, PNG, .drawio, XML, BPMN, XPDL, OmniGraffle flat files Not checked yet
Maximum editors Not checked yet Not checked yet
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 500 AI tokens and broad export options
  • AI generates infographics from text, documents, and URLs
  • Runs on web, desktop, Linux, iOS, and Android
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
  • Verified integrations are limited to Google Drive and Dropbox
  • Visio, SVG, and CAD imports are limited on the Free plan
  • Cross-platform premium access may require contacting EdrawMax
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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EdrawMax is a diagramming and infographic creation platform for individuals, educators, marketers, engineers, and teams. Its drag-and-drop editor supports diagrams, infographics, charts, templates, symbol libraries, and data visualization.…

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  1. LucidchartDiagram Software 9.0Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. EdrawMaxDiagram Software 8.8Free plan · 7-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

  • EdrawMax — where it wins

    • Free plan includes 500 AI tokens and broad export options
    • AI generates infographics from text, documents, and URLs
    • Runs on web, desktop, Linux, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Verified integrations are limited to Google Drive and Dropbox
    • Visio, SVG, and CAD imports are limited on the Free plan
    • Cross-platform premium access may require contacting EdrawMax
  • Lucidchart9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

    Visit LucidchartFull verdict →
  • EdrawMax8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A low-cost, cross-platform diagramming tool with AI, imports, exports, and collaboration.

    Visit EdrawMaxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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