A detailed comparison of Gliffy and Lucidchart to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
Diagramming tool integrated with Confluence and Jira for technical teams
Intelligent diagramming application for flowcharts, org charts, and more
| Plan | Gliffy | Lucidchart |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Limited features | ✓ 3 editable documents |
| Lowest Paid | $8/user/mo | $7.95/user/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom pricing |
| Feature | Gliffy | Lucidchart |
|---|---|---|
| Confluence integration | ✓ | — |
| Jira integration | ✓ | — |
| Flowcharts | ✓ | ✓ |
| UML diagrams | ✓ | ✓ |
| Network diagrams | ✓ | — |
| Wireframes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Version history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✓ | — |
| Export options | ✓ | — |
| Org charts | — | ✓ |
| Mind maps | — | ✓ |
| Templates library | — | ✓ |
| Data linking | — | ✓ |
| Integrations | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.1 | ⭐ 4.5 |
Choose Gliffy if: You need teams using atlassian products who need integrated diagramming. Gliffy excels with its excellent atlassian integration and good for technical diagrams.
Choose Lucidchart if: You need professionals needing precise, technical diagramming capabilities. Lucidchart stands out with its professional diagramming and excellent for technical diagrams.
Best free option: Both Gliffy and Lucidchart offer free tiers. Gliffy offers "Limited features" while Lucidchart offers "3 editable documents".
It depends on your needs. Gliffy is better for teams using atlassian products who need integrated diagramming, while Lucidchart is better for professionals needing precise, technical diagramming capabilities. Both are excellent tools rated 4.1 and 4.5 respectively.
Gliffy starts at $8/user/mo while Lucidchart starts at $7.95/user/mo. Both offer free tiers.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Lucidchart's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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