Cacoo vs Lucidchart

Cacoo, made by Nulab, is an online diagramming tool for creating flowcharts, wireframes, network diagrams, and org charts with real-time collaboration built in. Multiple people can edit the same diagram simultaneously, with in-app video chat and commenting so teams can talk through a diagram without leaving the canvas. It integrates with tools teams already use, including Slack, Google Drive, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Creative Cloud, and offers enterprise options like SAML authentication and private server hosting. Cacoo reports over 4 million users worldwide, spanning project managers, software architects, and small business teams who need shared visual diagrams rather than static files.

Lucidchart is a web-based diagramming application for creating flowcharts, org charts, wireframes, and technical/network diagrams. It offers real-time collaboration and integrations into Microsoft and Google workspaces, making it a powerful tool for teams and individuals alike.

• Free plan supports unlimited users, useful for small collaborative teams
• Real-time editing and in-app video chat streamline remote diagram discussions
• Wide range of third-party integrations (Slack, Confluence, Teams)
• Backed by Nulab, an established company also behind Backlog and Typetalk

• Easy to use and intuitive interface
• Real-time collaboration and commenting features
• Huge library of shapes, icons, and symbols
• Seamless integrations with Microsoft and Google workspaces

• Free plan is capped at just 6 sheets total
• Revision history and premium templates require a paid plan
• Enterprise security features require contacting sales for pricing

• Limited advanced features in the free version
• Can be slow when working with large diagrams
• Limited offline access