Lucidchart

Lucidchart

Lucid Software
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About

IcePanel is a collaborative, interactive modelling and diagramming tool built around the C4 model that lets teams create a structured, interactive map of their software architecture so everyone can understand how systems work and make aligned technical decisions. It uses a model-based philosophy with reusable objects so diagrams stay consistent across different views and levels of detail, allowing users to go from high-level context overviews down into app and component relationships, and link models to real codebases to keep designs up to date. IcePanel supports visual storytelling with tags, flows, metadata, and statuses for current versus future states, enabling teams to illustrate user journeys, dependencies, and architectural changes in a single trusted source of truth that updates everywhere. Its interactive diagrams facilitate communication across technical and non-technical audiences, streamline onboarding, reduce ambiguity, and support collaboration through drafts and feedback

About

Lucidchart is an advanced diagramming tool designed to help businesses and teams optimize their processes, systems, and workflows with intelligent, data-driven diagrams. The platform combines powerful AI features, such as AI-generated diagrams, data linking, and real-time collaboration, to make visualizing complex systems and architectures faster and more efficient. Lucidchart supports multiple use cases, including process maps, flowcharts, technical diagrams, organizational charts, and systems planning. Its seamless integrations with popular apps like Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Teams allow for enhanced collaboration, enabling teams to align on priorities and act on insights quickly. Lucidchart is the perfect tool for anyone looking to create professional diagrams in less time, while fostering better decision-making and innovation.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Software architects, engineers, and product teams who need to visually communicate and document complex system architectures for better technical alignment and decision making

Audience

Lucidchart is designed for teams, businesses, and enterprises looking to create data-driven, intelligent diagrams for process optimization, technical documentation, and organizational planning, while enhancing collaboration and decision-making across departments

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

$7.95/month/user
Free - $0
Individual - $7.95/month
Team - $9/month/user
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.3 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Sleek, clear, intuitive and very effective to play back to stakeholders. It forms an architectural repository of artefacts in the background that is very useful to visualise progression of the systems.

Cons

  • the versioning when I used it was somewhat clunky but they listened to our complaints and improved it

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Lucid makes building mind maps and systems charts easy and you can get things looking decent with a little elbow grease.
  • * Many technical templates built in * Integration with BambooHR org chart * Additional integrations / ability to easily import from outside sources
  • Browser based UI easy to operate from any device. Multiple templates in free version making it possible to complete what you need. Easy sharing making collaboration smooth.
  • You can customize and make your own graphics from scratch, but what I really liked about Lucidchart is the amount of default templates they had to work with, and the wide range of subject/themes for them. So much professionally software is very heavily designed around a corporate office environment. It's nice to see some educational related templates in there!
  • It's cloud-based and very easy to use. You can get started with your diagram right away. The virtual tour in the beginning is helpful. There are hundreds of templates to choose from, which really saves you time. The automatic alignment of lines and arrows is really helpful. Collaboration is easy. You can also easily create and save custom shapes and designs and use them in future works. My favorite part is the export with transparent background option.

Cons

  • It's not the best on design side as far as choice of colors, fonts and custom shapes.
  • * Expensive * Renewal was a mess * Admin portal was buggy for awhile
  • Plotting is sometimes clumsy. Should have offline working and sync later on.
  • If you had the know how, you can definitely make charts and graphics much nicer than this in other programs, so this is very much designed for someone who only needs the basics for whatever they're doing. It can also be cumbersome at times when editing one of their templates.
  • The same automatic alignment of lines and arrows has caused me trouble when working with smaller shapes, as it gets difficult to get it to point where you want. The user interface is not that intuitive either.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

IcePanel
Founded: 2018
Canada
icepanel.io

Company Information

Lucid Software
Founded: 2010
United States
www.lucidchart.com

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Categories

Categories

Data Modeling Supported
Database Design Supported
Diagram Supported
Engineering Supported
Flowchart Supported
Gantt Chart Supported
Mind Mapping Supported
Org Chart Supported
Process Mapping Supported
Product Roadmap Supported
Prototyping Supported
Sales Supported
Timeline Supported
Whiteboard Supported
Wireframe Supported

Application Development Features

Access Controls/Permissions Supported
Code Assistance Not Supported
Code Refactoring Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
Compatibility Testing Supported
Data Modeling Supported
Debugging Not Supported
Deployment Management Supported
Graphical User Interface Supported
Mobile Development Supported
No-Code Not Supported
Reporting/Analytics Supported
Software Development Supported
Source Control Supported
Testing Management Not Supported
Version Control Supported
Web App Development Supported

Business Process Management Features

Access Controls / Permissions Supported
Alerts / Notifications Supported
Business Process Automation Not Supported
Business Rules Management Supported
Collaboration Supported
Process Change Tracking Supported
Process Mapping Supported
Process Modeling & Design Supported
Visual Workflow Management Not Supported

Customer Journey Mapping Tools Features

Action Management Not Supported
Attribution Modeling Not Supported
Behavioral Analytics Not Supported
Collaboration Supported
Customer Profiles Not Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
Predictive Analytics Not Supported
Surveys & Feedback Not Supported
Templates Supported

Diagram Features

Data Import / Export Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Flowchart Supported
For Developers Supported
Mind Map Supported
Multi-User Collaboration Supported
Organizational Charting Supported
Templates Supported

Engineering Features

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Not Supported
Chemical Engineering Not Supported
Civil Engineering Not Supported
Collaboration Supported
Design Analysis Not Supported
Design Export Not Supported
Document Management Not Supported
Electrical Engineering Not Supported
Mechanical Engineering Not Supported
Mechatronics Not Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Structural Engineering Not Supported

Flowchart Features

Collaboration Supported
Diagramming Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Organizational Charting Supported
Process Mapping Supported
Revision Management Supported
Templates Supported
Text to Chart Not Supported

Gantt Chart Features

Alerts/Notifications Not Supported
Capacity Monitoring Not Supported
Color Coding Supported
Dependency Tracking Not Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Milestone Tracking Not Supported
Progress Tracking Supported
Task Management Supported
Templates Supported

Mind Mapping Features

Brainstorming Supported
Flowchart Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Project Planning Supported
Publishing / Sharing Supported
Templates Supported

Org Chart Features

Collaboration Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Interactive Elements Supported
Photos / Images Supported
Publishing / Sharing Supported
Templates Supported

Product Roadmap Features

Collaboration Supported
Content Import / Export Supported
Diagramming Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Feature Management Not Supported
Milestone Tracking Not Supported
Prioritization Not Supported
Requirements Management Not Supported
Workflow Management Supported

Prototyping Features

Animation Not Supported
Collaboration Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Software Prototyping Not Supported
Templates Supported
UI Prototyping Supported
Usability Testing Not Supported
UX Prototyping Supported
Version Control Supported

Wireframe Features

Collaboration Supported
Desktop Interface Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Feedback Management Supported
Interactive Elements Supported
Mobile Interface Supported
Mockup Creation Supported
Page Linking Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Prototype Creation Supported
Revision History Supported
Screen Capture Supported
Wireframe Creation Supported

Workflow Management Features

Access Controls/Permissions Supported
Approval Process Control Supported
Business Process Automation Not Supported
Calendar Management Not Supported
Compliance Tracking Not Supported
Configurable Workflow Not Supported
Customizable Dashboard Not Supported
Document Management Not Supported
Forms Management Not Supported
Graphical Workflow Editor Supported
Mobile Access Supported
No-Code Not Supported
Task Management Not Supported
Third Party Integrations Supported
Workflow Configuration Not Supported

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Supported
GitHub Supported
Jira Supported
CloudNuro Not Supported
Desktop.com Not Supported
GitLab Supported
Google Analytics Supported
Google Drive Not Supported
Google Sheets Not Supported
Google Workspace Not Supported
Hudu Not Supported
Jive Not Supported
Kipwise Not Supported
Nuclino Not Supported
Okta Not Supported
Outline Not Supported
Rublon Not Supported
SAP LeanIX Not Supported
Shift Not Supported
Zapier Not Supported

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Supported
GitHub Supported
Jira Supported
CloudNuro Supported
Desktop.com Supported
GitLab Not Supported
Google Analytics Not Supported
Google Drive Supported
Google Sheets Supported
Google Workspace Supported
Hudu Supported
Jive Supported
Kipwise Supported
Nuclino Supported
Okta Supported
Outline Supported
Rublon Supported
SAP LeanIX Supported
Shift Supported
Zapier Supported
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