A detailed comparison of SmartDraw and Lucidchart to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
Diagramming software for business users with automatic formatting
Intelligent diagramming application for flowcharts, org charts, and more
| Plan | SmartDraw | Lucidchart |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✗ No | ✓ 3 editable documents |
| Lowest Paid | $9.95/user/mo | $7.95/user/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom pricing |
| Feature | SmartDraw | Lucidchart |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic formatting | ✓ | — |
| Thousands of templates | ✓ | — |
| Floor plans | ✓ | — |
| Org charts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flowcharts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mind maps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Network diagrams | ✓ | — |
| Microsoft Office integration | ✓ | — |
| Cloud sync | ✓ | — |
| Team collaboration | ✓ | — |
| UML diagrams | — | ✓ |
| Wireframes | — | ✓ |
| Real-time collaboration | — | ✓ |
| Templates library | — | ✓ |
| Data linking | — | ✓ |
| Version history | — | ✓ |
| Integrations | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.1 | ⭐ 4.5 |
Choose SmartDraw if: You need business users who need to create professional diagrams quickly without design skills. SmartDraw excels with its easy for non-designers and automatic formatting.
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: Lucidchart offers a free tier (3 editable documents).
It depends on your needs. SmartDraw is better for business users who need to create professional diagrams quickly without design skills, while Lucidchart is better for professionals needing precise, technical diagramming capabilities. Both are excellent tools rated 4.1 and 4.5 respectively.
SmartDraw starts at $9.95/user/mo while Lucidchart starts at $7.95/user/mo. Lucidchart also has a free tier.
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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