Lucidchart
8.1#9 in diagramming toolsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitLucidchart vs Sparx Enterprise Architect
Sparx Enterprise Architect
7.9#1 in uml modeling software$245 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Lucidchart | Sparx Enterprise Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram types | process maps,flowcharts,org charts,technical diagrams,system architecture diagrams,UML diagrams,ERDs,sequence diagrams,Gantt charts,C4 models | UML Use Case,Activity,State,Interaction Overview,Sequence,Communication,Package,Class,Object,Composite,Component,Deployment; BPMN; SysML |
| Founded | 2010 | 1996 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | South Jordan, Utah, United States | Creswick, Victoria, Australia |
| Real-time collaboration | Teams can collaborate on diagrams in real time or anytime. | Yes |
Lucidchart plans
- FreeFree
- Individual—
- Team—
- Enterprise—
Sparx Enterprise Architect plans
- Lite EditionFree
- Enterprise Architect LiteFree
- Professional Standard$245, paid once
- Professional — Standard License$245, paid once
- Corporate — Standard License$320, paid once
- Corporate Standard$320, paid once
Pick Lucidchart if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Sparx Enterprise Architect if…
It suits analysts, designers, architects, developers, testers, project managers, and maintenance staff working on shared models. Teams needing requirements traceability, model simulation, or code engineering may find its toolset relevant.