Lucidchart vs. EdrawMax
Compare Wondershare’s EdrawMax diagram software with Lucidchart, the intelligent diagramming application. See how Lucidchart beats EdrawMax on advanced diagramming and more.
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Lucid leads the market in visual collaboration
Lucid supports deep diagramming and deep collaboration
Lucid connects every stage of your workflow
Designed to help you transform complex data into actionable insights, Lucid is the most used visual collaboration platform. EdrawMax lacks features that make diagrams actionable.
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Why teams choose Lucidchart
Web-based for flexible access
As a web-based application, Lucidchart is compatible with any operating system or device—desktop, tablet, or mobile. It requires no downloads, so you’re always using the latest version. The desktop version of EdrawMax requires downloads and manual updates. It’s unclear if EdrawMax Online offers the same capabilities as the desktop version.
Data and automation for advanced diagramming
With features that support intelligent visualizations, Lucidchart gives you the power to build diagrams that transform complex data into actionable insights. For example, you can apply formulas for calculations, import data to generate diagrams automatically, or use data linking to add live data to visuals. EdrawMax doesn’t support this level of complexity.
Built for real-time collaboration
Lucidchart boosts collaboration by allowing teams to build, edit, and comment on diagrams simultaneously from the cloud. EdrawMax’s collaborative functionality is limited to uploading and sharing in a team cloud. It also lacks Lucidchart’s advanced sharing features, such as the ability to invite collaborators with a Join ID.
More integrations to streamline your work
Like EdrawMax, Lucidchart integrates with Dropbox and Google Drive—but that’s where integrations with EdrawMax end. Lucidchart allows you to connect seamlessly with over 60 additional apps, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, and tools for specialized use cases, such as BambooHR, Figma, LeanIX, Salesforce, and more.
"That’s what makes Lucidchart great. It’s real time, and it’s in the cloud. Three teams can be updating it at once.”
Jen Zagofsky — Senior Director of Program Management at DocuSign
“I think organizations realize that Lucidchart is the tool of choice because of its visual modeling, layering, math functions, and collaboration capabilities. Nothing comes close.”
Dennis Jones — Agile Coach
“The biggest benefit of Lucidchart is being able to share and work on diagrams in real time as a group.”
Matthew Wolber — Director of IT Infrastructure at Bandwidth
| Features | Lucidchart | EdrawMax |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced diagramming features | ||
| Process diagram | Feature is included | Feature is included |
| Hyperlinking | Feature is included | Feature is included |
| Templates | Feature is included | Feature is included |
| Layers | Feature is included | Feature is included |
| Tasks | Feature is included | Feature is included |
| Shape actions | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Sticky notes | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Org chart shapes with data and photos | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Org chart group view | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Compare versions | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Compare docs | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Revision history with versioning | Feature is included | Feature is included |
| Data overlay | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Data refresh | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Mobile (iOS/Android) mockup shape libraries | Feature is included | Feature is included |
| Data and automation features | ||
| Shape libraries | Feature is included | Feature is included |
| Basic swimlanes | Feature is included | Feature is included |
| Formulas | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Custom shape data fields | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Conditional formatting | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Data linking | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Data-linked dashboards and reports | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Dynamic shapes | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Smart containers | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Integrations for advanced diagramming use cases | ||
| BambooHR | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| ERD import and export from SQL | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Salesforce shape library or template | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| ServiceNow integration | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| LeanIX integration | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Sharing and collaboration | ||
| Download | Feature is included | Feature is included |
| Commenting | Feature is included | Feature is included |
| Email and link sharing | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Join ID | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Add passcode / expiration date to share links | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Publish without password | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
Feature is included | Feature is included | |
| Offline mode | Feature is included | Feature is not included |
| Presentation mode | Feature is included | Feature is included |
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