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Google Sheets vs Lucidchart
Both stand on google workspace office tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit Google Sheets Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
Choose Lucidchart for a broad range of diagrams, real-time collaboration, offline editing, and connections to spreadsheet data. Its free plan is limited to basic diagramming access; Enterprise Shield is the option described for added security and granular control.
Visit LucidchartThe facts
| Google Sheets | Lucidchart | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Lucidchart |
| Website | sheets.google.com | lucidchart.com |
| On google workspace office tools | #13 of 20 | #9 of 20 |
Google Sheets: what it does well
Lucidchart: what it does well
- Supports ten diagram types, including UML, ERDs, and C4 models.
- Real-time collaboration and offline editing are available.
- Links Google Sheets, Excel, and CSV data to visualizations.
- Imports Visio, Draw.io XML, OmniGraffle, BPMN, and XPDL.
- Exports to PDF, image, vector, Visio, JSON, and CSV formats.
What to know first
- The free plan provides basic diagramming access.
- Enterprise Shield security and granular controls are enterprise features.
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