InVision
Lucidchart
| Feature | InVision | Lucidchart |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7.95/mo | Free / from $7.95/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | design-teams, product-managers, stakeholder-reviews, legacy-users | business-analysts, it-teams, project-managers, engineers |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010 |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Freehand Whiteboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Systems | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspect Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commenting | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Flowcharts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Org Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Uml Diagrams | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data Linking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Visio Compatibility | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Presentation Mode | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ InVision Pros
- Excellent prototyping with hotspots and transitions
- Freehand whiteboarding for brainstorming
- Design system manager (DSM) for consistency
- Good stakeholder review and commenting workflow
✗ InVision Cons
- Company has pivoted and scaled down significantly
- Studio product was discontinued
- Most teams have migrated to Figma
✓ Lucidchart Pros
- Extensive template and shape library for every diagram type
- Data linking imports from CSV, Google Sheets, and databases
- Strong Visio import/export compatibility
- Real-time collaboration with commenting
✗ Lucidchart Cons
- Free plan limited to 3 editable documents
- Can feel slow with very large diagrams
- Advanced features locked behind higher tiers
The Verdict
InVision is built for design teams and product managers, with a focus on prototyping and freehand-whiteboard. Lucidchart targets business analysts and it teams and leads with flowcharts and org-charts.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($7.95/mo for InVision, $7.95/mo for Lucidchart), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Lucidchart edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 3.8). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Lucidchart offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while InVision takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Lucidchart has a slight overall edge — but if excellent prototyping with hotspots and transitions matters most to you, InVision may still be the right call.