Lucidchart vs. ConceptDraw

Compare ConceptDraw business diagramming software with Lucidchart, the intelligent diagramming application. See how Lucidchart beats ConceptDraw on ease of use, data-backed capabilities, and more.

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Lucid is the market leader in visual collaboration

Enabling over 70 million users worldwide to work better together, Lucid is the most-used visual collaboration platform. ConceptDraw lacks deeper collaboration features.

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Why teams choose Lucidchart

Compatible with any device or operating system

As a web-based application, Lucidchart requires no downloads and is compatible with any operating system. It works on any internet-connected device—desktop, tablet, or mobile—and can be used in offline mode when you don’t have internet access. In contrast, ConceptDraw is only available for desktop. It requires downloading and isn’t compatible with Linux.

Advanced data and automation capabilities

With features such as formulas, data linking, conditional formatting, dynamic shapes, and ERD import and export from SQL, Lucidchart supports advanced diagramming for a broad range of use cases. Some users report that ConceptDraw is highly complex to navigate and use, plus it’s less suitable for building complex visualizations and making diagrams actionable.

Designed for better collaboration

Lucidchart enables entire teams to create and update diagrams in real time or anytime. With @mention comments, link sharing, and more, it’s easy to keep your team on the same page—even when you’re hybrid or remote. While ConceptDraw offers the ability to collaborate and share diagrams, its real-time collaboration and co-editing features are less robust.

Integrations with more of your favorite apps

Lucidchart integrates seamlessly with a number of industry-leading apps, such as Asana, Confluence, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, and more. But it also offers specialized integrations that ConceptDraw doesn’t. They include BambooHR, LeanIX, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.

“Once I started using Lucidchart, I’ve never gone back. It’s the best tool out there for collaborating between team members and for providing a really great enterprise-level solution.”

Jeff Morgan — CEO at HyperX Media

“What’s so great about Lucidchart is that it helps to communicate the business flow process so easily. It really allows us to work in a much more collaborative way, and therefore ensures the product pipeline flows with ease and efficiency.”

Sinead Kilkenny — Governance Specialist at Smart Pension

“I think organizations realize that Lucidchart is the tool of choice because of its visual modeling, layering, math functions, and collaboration capabilities. Nothing comes close.”

Dennis Jones — Agile Coach

Features	Lucidchart	ConceptDraw
Advanced diagramming features
Process diagram	Feature is included	Feature is included
Hyperlinking	Feature is included	Feature is included
Templates	Feature is included	Feature is included
Layers	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Tasks	Feature is included	Feature is included
Shape actions	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Sticky notes	Feature is included	Feature is included
Org chart shapes with data and photos	Feature is included	Feature is included
Org chart group view	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Compare versions	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Compare docs	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Revision history with versioning	Feature is included	Feature is included
Data overlay	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Data refresh	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Mobile (iOS/Android) mockup shape libraries	Feature is included	Feature is included
Data and automation features
Shape libraries	Feature is included	Feature is included
Basic swimlanes	Feature is included	Feature is included
Formulas	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Custom shape data fields	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Conditional formatting	Feature is included	Feature is included
Data linking	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Data-linked dashboards and reports	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Dynamic shapes	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Smart containers	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Integrations for advanced diagramming use cases
BambooHR	Feature is included	Feature is not included
ERD import and export from SQL	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Salesforce shape library or template	Feature is included	Feature is not included
ServiceNow integration	Feature is included	Feature is not included
LeanIX integration	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Sharing and collaboration
Download	Feature is included	Feature is included
Commenting	Feature is included	Feature is included
Email and link sharing	Feature is included	Feature is included
Join ID	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Add passcode / expiration date to share links	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Publish without password	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Print	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Offline mode	Feature is included	Feature is not included
Presentation mode	Feature is included	Feature is not included

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How Lucidchart compares to other competitors

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Lucidchart FAQ

Can I use Lucidchart to present diagrams?

Yes, with the Presentation Mode feature, you can present diagrams and ideas as custom slides for a professional display directly within Lucidchart. Our visual workspace is also fully integrated with PowerPoint and Google Slides.

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How can I export documents from Lucidchart?

Lucidchart makes it easy to export documents using a number of file types, including CSV, JPEG, PDF, PNG, SVG, or VDX/VSDX (Visio file). You can also print directly from your document.

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Where can I find a complete list of Lucidchart integrations?

Visit the Lucid integrations marketplace to browse or search third-party apps that work seamlessly with Lucidchart.

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How does Lucidchart pricing compare to ConceptDraw pricing?

Lucidchart delivers more value at a lower price per license. We also offer the Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite, an Enterprise offering that enables customers to bundle and save an average of one-third on licensing costs. The Lucid Suite includes Lucidchart for diagramming and Lucidspark for whiteboarding. Bundling allows organizations to replace multiple, incomplete collaboration tools by consolidating with one vendor.