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Lucidchart

Intelligent diagramming for every team

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Overview

What Lucidchart does

Lucidchart is a visual workspace that combines diagramming, data visualization, and collaboration to accelerate understanding and drive innovation. Teams use Lucidchart to create flowcharts, process maps, network diagrams, mockups, and more.

What people use it for

  • Process documentation
  • System architecture
  • Workflow design
  • Brainstorming
  • Technical documentation

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The honest half

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Lucidchart.

  • Interface can overwhelm new users due to extensive features and customization options
  • Drag-and-drop canvas can feel clunky compared to modern whiteboard tools like Miro

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Pricing

What Lucidchart costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

Free

Free

  • 3 documents
  • 60 shapes
  • Basic templates

Individual

$7.95 /mo

  • Unlimited documents
  • Advanced templates
  • Cloud storage

Team

$9 /editor/month

  • Real-time collaboration
  • Team management
  • All integrations

Enterprise

On request

  • Advanced security
  • SSO
  • Dedicated support

Capabilities

Features

  • Flowcharts & diagrams

    Flowcharts & diagrams capability

  • Process mapping

    Process mapping capability

  • Mind maps

    Mind maps capability

  • Wireframes & mockups

    Wireframes & mockups capability

  • Network diagrams

    Network diagrams capability

  • Data visualization

    Data visualization capability

  • Real-time collaboration

    Real-time collaboration capability

  • Presentation mode

    Presentation mode capability

  • Google Workspace

    Integration with Google Workspace

  • Microsoft Office

    Integration with Microsoft Office

  • Slack

    Integration with Slack

  • Confluence

    Integration with Confluence

Answered, with sources

Questions people ask

Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.

What pricing plans does Lucidchart offer?

Lucidchart has a free plan (3 documents, 60 shapes), Individual plan ($7.95/month), Team plan ($9/editor/month), and Enterprise with custom pricing.

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Can I use Lucidchart offline?

Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform, but offers an offline desktop option for users who need to work without internet access.

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What compliance certifications does Lucidchart have?

Lucidchart provides SOC 2 Type II, FedRAMP, HIPAA BAA, and GDPR compliance, making it suitable for regulated industries.

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Does Lucidchart have AI diagram generation?

Yes, Lucidchart uses AI to auto-generate flowcharts, UML diagrams, ER diagrams, and org charts from text prompts, Excel data, CSV files, code snippets, or database schemas.

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What integrations does Lucidchart support?

Lucidchart integrates with Microsoft Teams, Slack, Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace, and Salesforce for seamless workflow integration.

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Behind it

Who makes Lucidchart

Company
Lucid Software Inc
Based in
South Jordan, UT
Founders
Ben Dilts, Karl Sun

Timeline

Lucidchart over time

  1. Milestone2020-01-01

    Lucid Software reaches 20 million users, 100,000 enterprise customers, and 600 employees

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  2. Funding2011-07-01$1m

    Lucid Software raises $1M seed funding from 500 Startups, K9 Ventures, and angel investors

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  3. Milestone2010-12-01

    Lucidchart included as featured app in Chrome Web Store launch, becomes top paid application

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  4. Milestone2010-04-01

    Lucidchart becomes available in Google Apps Marketplace

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  5. Founded2010-01-01

    Lucidchart founded by Ben Dilts and Karl Sun after meeting at pitch competition in Utah

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  6. Milestone2008-06-01

    Ben Dilts begins developing Lucidchart prototype as side project to improve on desktop diagramming tools

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