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Lucidchart alternatives with a Linux app

The Lucidchart listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Lucidchart has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month, billed annually. All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Lucidchart

  1. 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.
    draw.io vs Lucidchartdraw.io pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Whimsical vs LucidchartWhimsical pricing and details

  3. Xmind

    Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode

    • Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Xmind also covers Gantt & timelines and presentations.
    • Lucidchart also covers diagrams.
    Xmind pricing and details

  4. Mindomo

    Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
    • Mindomo also covers tasks and Gantt & timelines.
    Mindomo pricing and details

  5. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

    • tldraw is free. Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
    • Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Lucidchart lists iOS and Android apps.
    • tldraw also covers whiteboard.
    tldraw pricing and details

  6. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Kinopio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
    • Only Lucidchart lists an Android app.
    Kinopio pricing and details

  7. Freeplane

    Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop

    • Freeplane is free. Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Lucidchart lists a web app.
    • Only Lucidchart lists iOS and Android apps.
    Freeplane pricing and details

Common questions

Which Lucidchart alternatives have a Linux app?

draw.io, Whimsical, Xmind, Mindomo, tldraw, Kinopio and Freeplane list a Linux app.

Does Lucidchart have a Linux app?

The Lucidchart listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Lucidchart: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.