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Indie alternatives to Lucidchart
5 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Lucidchart does, 4 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| draw.io | Free | – | – | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Creately | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Mermaid Chart | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Whimsical | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Cacoo | Paid | – | – | Web |
The alternatives
3. Mermaid Chart
Collaborative Mermaid diagram editor
Diagramming platform from the Mermaid creators with visual editing, AI and collaboration on Mermaid diagrams.
Free plan · Web · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Lucidchart?
Yes. 4 of the 5 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: draw.io, Creately, Mermaid Chart and Whimsical.
Which Lucidchart alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: draw.io. On Windows: draw.io. On Linux: draw.io.
What makes these alternatives to Lucidchart “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Lucidchart.
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