Lucidchart vs PlantUML
| Lucidchart | PlantUML | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $9/mo | Free |
| Platforms | Android, api, extension, iOS, Web | api, extension, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Diagram types | flowcharts, org charts, entity relationship diagrams, sequence diagrams, mind maps, UML/class diagrams, process diagrams | Sequence, use-case, class, object, activity, component, deployment, state, timing, regex, network, wireframe, Archimate, Gantt, mind map, WBS, EBNF, JSON, YAML |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | |
| Export formats | PDF, PNG, JPEG, SVG, VSDX, VDX, JSON, CSV, BPMN | PNG, SVG, EPS, PDF, VDX, XMI, SCXML, HTML, ATXT, UTXT, LaTeX, Braille PNG |
| Import formats | VSDX, VSD, VDX, JPEG, PNG, .drawio, XML, BPMN, XPDL, OmniGraffle flat files | |
| Desktop app | No | Yes |
| Version history | Yes | Yes |
Listed together in Best Diagram Software