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Lucidchart alternatives
Lucidchart compared with 9 alternatives: Microsoft Visio, draw.io, Miro, Creately, SmartDraw and 4 more.
Lucidchart has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month, billed annually. 6 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LucidchartThis tool | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Visio | Free trial · from $5.00/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows |
| draw.io | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Miro | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Creately | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| SmartDraw | Free trial · from $10.95/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Eraser | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Mermaid | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| OmniGraffle | Free trial · from $59.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Whimsical | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Lucidchart
- Free trial · from $5.00/mo
Microsoft Visio
Diagramming software for flowcharts, org charts and floor plans
- Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1). Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
- Lucidchart has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft Visio lists a Windows app.
- Only Lucidchart lists iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Visio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Organizations already licensed for Microsoft 365
- Free
draw.io
Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose
- draw.io is free. Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
- Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Lucidchart lists iOS and Android apps.
- draw.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Lucidchart also covers mind mapping.
Suits: UML, ERD, network and flowchart diagrams at no cost
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Miro
Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning
- Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
- Only Miro lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Miro also covers whiteboard.
Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Creately
Visual workspace for diagrams, whiteboards and planning
- Creately starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60 a year). Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
- Only Lucidchart lists iOS and Android apps.
- Creately is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Creately also covers whiteboard.
Suits: Teams that mix flowcharts, mind maps and whiteboards on one canvas
- Free trial · from $10.95/mo
SmartDraw
Floor plans, scaled layouts and business diagrams in the browser
- SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers). Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
- Lucidchart has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lucidchart lists iOS and Android apps.
- SmartDraw also covers whiteboard.
Suits: Floor plans, site plans and other scaled layouts without CAD software
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Eraser
AI diagramming and docs canvas for engineering teams
- Eraser starts at $15 per member / month, billed annually. Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
- Only Lucidchart lists iOS and Android apps.
- Eraser also covers Markdown and documents.
- Lucidchart also covers templates and mind mapping.
Suits: Engineering teams documenting system architecture
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Mermaid
Text-based diagramming platform with AI and a visual editor
- Mermaid starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($120 a year). Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
- Only Lucidchart lists iOS and Android apps.
- Mermaid also covers presentations.
- Lucidchart also covers templates and mind mapping.
Suits: Developers who already write Mermaid syntax in docs or Markdown
- Free trial · from $59.99 one-time
OmniGraffle
Diagramming and vector drawing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- OmniGraffle starts at $59.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; Mac from $149.99 one-time. Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
- Lucidchart has a free plan. OmniGraffle does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniGraffle lists a macOS app.
- Only Lucidchart lists a web app.
- Only Lucidchart lists an Android app.
Suits: Mac, iPad and iPhone users who want a native diagramming app
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Whimsical
Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs
- Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
- Only Whimsical lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Lucidchart lists iOS and Android apps.
- Whimsical also covers whiteboard and documents.
Suits: Product teams sketching flows, wireframes and specs in one place
Limits worth knowing in Lucidchart
- The Free plan is limited to 3 editable documents and 75 shapes per document.
- The iOS app requires a Team or Enterprise subscription; Free and Individual accounts are pointed to the browser version instead.
- Revision history, the developer platform and the Microsoft 365, Confluence and Jira integrations start at Team; SAML is Enterprise only.
- The pricing page shows only annual-billing rates. Its FAQ says monthly billing is available but gives no monthly price.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Lucidchart?
The alternatives to Lucidchart in this directory are Microsoft Visio, draw.io, Miro, Creately, SmartDraw, Eraser, Mermaid, OmniGraffle and Whimsical. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lucidchart.
Is there a free alternative to Lucidchart?
Yes. draw.io is free to use. Miro, Creately, Eraser, Mermaid and Whimsical have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Lucidchart alternatives work on Windows?
The Lucidchart listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Visio, draw.io, Miro and Whimsical list one.
Which Lucidchart alternatives work on macOS?
The Lucidchart listing does not include a macOS app. draw.io, Miro, OmniGraffle and Whimsical list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Lucidchart?
draw.io is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.