Lucidchart
Collaborative cloud diagramming for process maps
- Researched profile
- Free plan
- Value Stream Mapping Software
- South Jordan, Utah, USA
- Watch the overview (3:43)
- lucidchart.com
What users say
2,227 reviews on 1 site
- Starting price
- $9 per month (Individual)
- Free option
- Free plan
- Pricing
- Free plan + paid
- Deployment
- Web
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- South Jordan, Utah, USA
The lean-stack take
Lean teams use it to draw process maps, swimlanes and value stream maps together. Shape libraries and templates speed up mapping, and several people can edit the same diagram at once.
Best for
Teams that want collaborative, browser-based process and value stream mapping.
Watch out for
The free plan allows only 3 editable documents with 60 shapes each, so regular mapping needs a paid plan.
About
About Lucidchart
Lucidchart is a cloud diagramming tool from Lucid Software for flowcharts, process maps and other diagrams.
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See it in action
Lucidchart in 3:43
A short overview from Lucid Software on YouTube. It shows the product as the vendor presents it, so pair it with the strengths and limitations below.
- Video
- Getting Started in Lucidchart in Under 5 Minutes
- Channel
- Lucid Software
Features
What Lucidchart offers
Diagram editor
Draw flowcharts, process maps, swimlanes and value stream maps.
Templates
Basic templates on the free plan and premium templates on paid plans.
Real-time collaboration
Several people edit the same diagram at once.
Shape libraries
Premium shape libraries on paid plans.
Visio import and export
Bring in existing Visio diagrams and export them again.
Presentation Mode
Present diagrams directly from Lucidchart.
Lean techniques supported
The lean practices Lucidchart is built to support.
Pricing
Lucidchart pricing and plans
Checked on the vendor's pricing page, October 3, 2026
Free
$0
Free
- 3 editable documents
- 60 shapes per document
- 100 basic templates
Individual
$9/month
Monthly, plus tax
- Unlimited documents and shapes
- Premium templates and shape libraries
- Presentation Mode
- 1 GB storage
- Visio import and export
Team
From $9 per user/month
Per user
- Collaboration for teams
Enterprise
Custom
- Enterprise administration
Monthly cost for your team
- FreeFree
- IndividualQuote
- Team$90
- EnterpriseQuote
Free plans cap features rather than seats. Check the plan above before counting on it for a large team.
Prices from Lucid's pricing information when checked; the pricing page loads prices dynamically. Team costs use the published per-user price before tax. Prices change often, so confirm them with the vendor.
Strengths and limitations
What stands out, and what to watch
Strengths
- Free plan to start
- Real-time collaboration in the browser
- Visio import and export
- Large template and shape library
- Low starting price
Limitations
- Free plan limited to 3 editable documents
- No automatic lead time or value-added time calculations for VSM
- Premium libraries need a paid plan
Based on the vendor's published plans and documentation, not a hands-on test.
Fit
Is Lucidchart right for your team?
A good fit if…
- Several people map processes together
- You are moving off Visio
- You present maps to stakeholders
- You want browser-based mapping
Look elsewhere if…
- You want a completely free tool for occasional maps
- You need VSM calculations or simulation
- You need offline desktop software
Reviews
What Lucidchart users say
From public review sites, checked October 3, 2026
Capterra
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Similar tools
Lucidchart alternatives
draw.io (diagrams.net)
Free
Free open-source diagram editor that runs in the browser or desktop, usable for flowcharts and VSM-style maps.
eVSM
Published pricing
Visio add-on for building data-driven current and future state value stream maps, including mixed-model analysis.
Autodesk FlexSim
Price on request
3D simulation software for modeling production lines, buffers and material flow to test layouts and lean changes.
| Tool | Pricing | Starting price | Free plan or trial | Deployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucidchart | Free plan + paid | $9 per month (Individual) | Free plan | Web |
| draw.io (diagrams.net) | Free | Free | Free plan | Web, Desktop apps, Browser extensions |
| eVSM | Published pricing | $2,250 per site per year (sites under 500 employees) | Free trial | Windows (Microsoft Visio and Excel) |
| Autodesk FlexSim | Price on request | Subscription; price on request | Free trial | Windows |
From each vendor's published pricing. Check current prices on their sites.
FAQ
Lucidchart: common questions
Is Lucidchart free?
How much does Lucidchart cost?
Can Lucidchart import Visio files?
Can I draw value stream maps in Lucidchart?
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