Free to start
Drawing and sharing by link is free; no paywall for the essentials.
Lucidchart alternative
Diagram as a team. No paid plans.
If Lucidchart is more than you need and less than you want to pay for, Diagraw gives you a live collaborative canvas, comments and history — free and with nothing to install.
Free · Live collaboration · Export to PNG, JPG, PDF
Nimble, not heavy
A fast infinite canvas instead of menus and stencils that slow the sketch down.
Real collaboration
Live sessions with cursors, presence and comments pinned to the canvas.
Comparison
When Diagraw fits better than Lucidchart
Lucidchart is comprehensive; Diagraw prioritizes speed, collaboration and zero cost to start.
When the team is small
no licenses
Start free and share by link without managing seats or plans.
When you need to move fast
less friction
A direct canvas to sketch architecture and flows without getting lost in menus.
When you reuse Mermaid
as code
Import and export Mermaid to keep the diagram next to your repo.
When you review together
live
Comments and history to iterate on the same diagram as a team.
What you get in Diagraw
| Capability | Diagraw |
|---|---|
| Start without an account | Yes, the canvas opens straight away |
| Hand-drawn look | Yes, sketchy rendering by default |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes, live cursors and presence |
| Comments with @mentions | Yes, on the shared session |
| Version history | Yes, on saved diagrams |
| Import from Miro | Yes, via OAuth |
| Mermaid import and export | Yes, both directions |
| Official cloud icons | 726 AWS, Google Cloud and IBM icons (5 per provider on the free plan) |
| Text-to-diagram AI | Yes, Lyra, with a monthly quota on the free plan |
| Read-only embed | Yes, an iframe per shared link |
| Price | Free; Pro at 6 €/month or 60 €/year |
When Lucidchart is the better choice
If you need enterprise administration — SSO across hundreds of seats, granular permissions, audit trails, procurement paperwork — that is not what Diagraw is built for. Choose Diagraw when a small team wants to open a canvas in one click and share a link, without licences to assign first.
What you're after when you leave Lucidchart
Start free, with no plans or seats to manage.
A fast canvas to sketch without fighting stencils.
Comments and version history to review as a team.
Import Mermaid or Miro so you don't start from scratch.
Export to PNG, JPG, PDF or Mermaid to share elsewhere.
FAQ
Does Diagraw import Lucidchart files?
It doesn't import their proprietary format, but you can bring diagrams in from Mermaid by pasting the code and from Miro by connecting your account. Anything else is quick to redraw.
Is it really free?
Yes. Drawing and sharing by link is free and account-free for guests; the free account adds a library and history.
Does it have real-time collaboration?
Yes. Live sessions with cursors, presence and comments, with no paid plan to get started.
Is it good for architecture and flows?
Yes. It fits architecture diagrams, flows and system maps on an infinite canvas.
What can I export?
PNG, JPG or PDF, a Diagraw file, or Mermaid and Docker Compose from the diagram.
Diagraw Pro
More power when you need it
Diagraw is free to use. Pro unlocks the full experience for 6 €/month or 60 €/year (2 months free).
- Lyra UltraThe smartest AI engine, with unlimited requests.
- Unlimited diagramsNo cap on your saved library.
- Extended historyUp to 100 automatic versions per diagram.
- Bigger diagramsUp to 10 MB per diagram, images included.
- Permanent sessionsShared links that never expire.
6 €/month
60 €/year-17%
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Lucidchart-style collaboration, without the bill
Open a free canvas, invite by link and diagram together live.