Lucidchart
Stormboard
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7.95/mo | Free / from $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | business-analysts, it-teams, project-managers, engineers | facilitators, meeting-leaders, teams, consultants |
| Founded | 2010 | 2011 |
| Flowcharts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Org Charts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Uml Diagrams | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Linking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visio Compatibility | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Presentation Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sticky Notes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Voting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Conferencing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Stormboard Pros
- Good for brainstorming
- Meeting templates
- AI report generation
- Easy to use
✗ Stormboard Cons
- Limited free tier
- Less polished than Miro
- Fewer integrations
The Verdict
Lucidchart is built for business analysts and it teams, with a focus on flowcharts and org-charts. Stormboard targets facilitators and meeting leaders and leads with sticky-notes and templates.
Pricing is close: Lucidchart starts at $7.95/mo versus $10/mo for Stormboard — not a deciding factor on its own.
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 4.1). 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 Stormboard takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Lucidchart has a slight overall edge — but if good for brainstorming matters most to you, Stormboard may still be the right call.