Lucidchart vs Visual Paradigm
| Lucidchart | Visual Paradigm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $9/mo | $4/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, extension, iOS, Web | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Diagram types | flowcharts, org charts, entity relationship diagrams, sequence diagrams, mind maps, UML/class diagrams, process diagrams | UML, SysML, flowchart, organization chart, ER, BPMN, data-flow, EPC, mind map, C4, Gantt, wireframe, cloud architecture |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | PDF, PNG, JPEG, SVG, VSDX, VDX, JSON, CSV, BPMN | JPG, PNG, SVG, TIFF, EMF, PDF, XML, Excel, XMI, UML2 |
| Import formats | VSDX, VSD, VDX, JPEG, PNG, .drawio, XML, BPMN, XPDL, OmniGraffle flat files | XML, Excel, XMI, UML2, Visio drawing, Visio stencil, Rational Rose, Rational DNX, Rational System Architect, Rational Rhapsody, NetBeans UML |
| Desktop app | No | Yes |
| Version history | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 4 /user/mo |
| Maximum editors | — | 5 editors |
Both are listed in Best Diagram Software. On Freedom251, Lucidchart scores higher on our published basis.