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# Creately vs Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Creately** [

4.4/5(1,394)

](https://www.g2.com/products/creately/reviews#reviews)

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite** [

4.5/5(8,990)

](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Creately**
Free Trial

**Free** · Free

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**
Free Trial

**Contact Us** · Enterprise

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Creately**
3 months

Based on 8 responses

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 46 responses

Return on Investment

**Creately**
14 months

Based on 8 responses

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**
10 months4 months sooner

Based on 43 responses

Perceived Cost

**Creately**
$$$$$

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Creately**
11%4% more

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**
7%

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Pros & Cons

**Creately**
[
Ease of Use (32)
](https://www.g2.com/products/creately/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1243922&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Templates (20)
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Diagramming Issues (11)
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Slow Loading (11)
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**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**
[
Ease of Use (1759)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1403588&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Diagramming (956)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1402511&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (397)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1400772&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (328)
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Integrations

**Creately**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4a9a6d57cdd833bf0381d21fd9246641/google-workspace.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google Workspace

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_793034d14bb0f3fa12d97cf3cc0032c4/jira.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Jira

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 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_01280fee095d33da1499d60ad69c9721/microsoft-project-server.png "Product Avatar Image")

MS Project Server

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_218a6468d313312e43446d6a8135f441/microsoft-teams.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft Teams

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews)[
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**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7fe3ac866a6ee2c8e79ddc61b45ae7d2/adobe-illustrator.png "Product Avatar Image")

Illustrator

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d8d487b67574b56a5ad57a2f0f159a30/airtable.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Airtable

](https://www.g2.com/products/airtable/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/amazon-api-gateway.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Amazon API Gateway

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-api-gateway/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/amazon-aurora.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Amazon Aurora

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-aurora/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/integrations)

Screenshots

**Creately**
 ![Creately screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/112423/AI-1.png)

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**
 ![Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1556708/Lucidspark-brainstorm.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Creately**

8.7

8.7221

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**

9.0

9.07,018

Ease of Use

**Creately**

8.5

8.5372

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**

8.9

8.97,124

Ease of Setup

**Creately**

8.9

8.9173

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**

9.1

9.13,974

Ease of Admin

**Creately**

9.1

9.158

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**

9.0

9.01,230

Quality of Support

**Creately**

8.5

8.5153

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**

8.9

8.94,552

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Creately**

9.2

9.248

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**

9.0

9.01,154

Product Direction (% positive)

**Creately**

7.9

7.9208

**Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite**

8.8

8.86,668

Features

Org Chart[Hide 61 FeaturesShow 61 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

30

8.6

1,539

Logistics

Integration

9.1(won by 1.0)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

1143

Data Import/Export

8.7(won by 0.1)

19

8.6

1244

Upload

9.1(won by 0.9)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

731

Analytics

9.1(won by default)

15

Feature Not Available

Employee Directory

8.6(won by default)

15

Feature Not Available

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Editing & Design

Drag-and-Drop

9.3(won by 0.3)

25

9.0

833

Update

9.1(won by 0.4)

24

8.7

766

Customize

8.8

26

8.9(won by 0.1)

1324

Details

8.7(tied score)

25

8.7(tied score)

796

Restructure

8.7(won by 0.3)

22

8.4

757

Agentic AI - Org Chart

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

466

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Additional Functionality

Mind Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Time Off Requests

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Smart Chart Legend

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Succession Planning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Organizational Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Elements

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pulse Surveys

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Employee Database

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

HR Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Publishing/Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Charting

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Contact Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Employee Photos

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Employee Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Org Chart Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaborative Whiteboard[Hide 65 FeaturesShow 65 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

21

9.6

2,890

Design Tools

Drawing

8.6

15

9.0(won by 0.4)

2343

Marker Colors

9.0(won by 0.1)

15

8.9

2257

Mind Mapping

8.6

18

9.0(won by 0.4)

2212

Templates

8.6

17

8.8(won by 0.2)

2330

Drag-and-Drop

8.6

17

9.1(won by 0.5)

2357

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Project Templates

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

11

Communication Tools

Voting

8.2

14

8.4(won by 0.2)

1842

Commenting

8.4

16

8.8(won by 0.4)

2090

Integrations

CMS Integrations

8.1(won by 0.1)

14

8.0

1625

Sharing

8.5

14

8.9(won by 0.4)

2185

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

16

Software Offering

In-Browser

8.7

15

9.0(won by 0.3)

2199

Desktop App

7.9(won by default)

13

Feature Not Available

Mobile App

8.0(won by default)

10

Feature Not Available

Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

643

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Visual Workflow Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

29

Task Planning

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Task Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Idea Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

Document Management

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

Project Workflow

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

7

Template Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Single Sign On

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Whiteboard

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

12

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Mind Maps

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

8

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Diagramming

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

49

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

15

Brainstorming

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

10

Workflow Management

Not enough data

9.9(won by default)

18

Project Planning

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Ideation

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Digital Canvas

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

API

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

Generative AI

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

16

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Planning Tools

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

9

Version Control

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

12

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Document Storage

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

7

AI Copilot

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

10

File Transfer

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Image Library

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Projections

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Project Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Sketching and Annotation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Department/Project

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Mind Mapping[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

10

8.7

1,403

Collaboration Tools

Collaborative Editing

8.3

6

8.9(won by 0.6)

1232

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Task Management

8.5(won by 0.4)

8

8.1

667

Notes and Comments

8.6

6

8.8(won by 0.2)

1203

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Action Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Visual Tools

Styles and Themes

7.8

6

8.8(won by 1.0)

1198

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Image Import

8.3

7

8.8(won by 0.5)

1154

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Custom Icons

8.3

7

8.4(won by 0.1)

1127

Mind Map Availability 

File Formats

8.5

8

8.6(won by 0.1)

1168

Cloud Storage Integration

8.1

6

8.4(won by 0.3)

1123

Desktop Availability

8.3

7

8.6(won by 0.3)

1144

Mobile Application

7.8(won by default)

6

Feature Not Available

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Mind Mapping

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Decision Making

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Additional Functionality

Diagramming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Flowchart

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical Data Presentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ideation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mind Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Crowdsourcing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Ranking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Org Chart Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Organizational Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Collaboration Platforms[Hide 30 FeaturesShow 30 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.5

21

9.3

2,897

Collaboration

Integrated Communications

9.2(won by 0.5)

14

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

1830

Native Communications

9.5(won by 1.2)

14

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

1265

Board Overview

9.2(won by 0.4)

19

8.8

2198

Screen Sharing

9.4(won by 0.6)

14

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.8

338

Hardware

Bring Your Own Device

9.6(won by 0.8)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.8

1946

Required Hardware

9.3(won by default)

15

Feature Not Available

 Security

Permissions

9.4(won by 0.6)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.8

2019

Single Sign-On (SSO)

9.6(won by 0.5)

15

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

9.1

2025

Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

698

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Additional Functionality

API

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

@mentions

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

18

Single Sign On

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

AI Copilot

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

10

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

12

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Audio Calls

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Search/Filter

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

8

Generative AI

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

10

Reminders

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Calendar Sync

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Diagramming[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.8

126

Additional Functionality

AI Copilot

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

9

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Mind Maps

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

9

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

13

Network Diagram

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

33

Graphical Workflow Editor

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

11

API

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

SSL Security

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Workflow Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

24

Templates

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

49

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Design Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Task Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Organizational Charting

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

28

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

21

Version Control

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

Flowchart

Not enough data

9.9(won by default)

70

Auto Update

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

Single Sign On

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Project Planning

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Image Library

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Document Embedding

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

14

Document Storage

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Freehand Sketch

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Brainstorming

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

12

File Sharing

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

10

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

24

Graphical Data Presentation

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

8

File Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

11

Strategic Planning

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

Data Visualization

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Generative AI

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

25

Whiteboard

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Process Builder

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Process Modeling & Designing

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Status Tracking

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Design Templates

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

17

Diagramming

Not enough data

9.9(won by default)

58

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

17

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Audit Trail

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Document Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Visual Workflow Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

21

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Wiki

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Communication Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Bottleneck Identification

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Team Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Analytics

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Change Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Customer Journey Mapping[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

1,133

Platform Basics

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

994

Exporting

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

981

Multi-user Access and Collaboration

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

982

Multiple Personas

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Data Analytics 

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Behavioral Analytics

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Campaign Analytics

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Website Analytics

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Agentic AI - Customer Journey Mapping

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Additional Functionality

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Map Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Customer Database

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Data Linking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conversion Tracking

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Personalization

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Customer Journey Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Profiles

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audience Targeting

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Attribution Modeling

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Action Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Map Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Touchpoints

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Customer Experience Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Diagramming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Storyboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Wireframing[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

844

Platform Basics

Importing Abilities

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

688

Content Design Tools

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

717

Framework Libraries

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

695

Outlining Tools

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

703

Mockup Creations

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

709

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wireframe Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Collaboration Software Integration

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

690

Feedback Communication

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

674

Exporting Capabilities

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

705

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Interface

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Desktop Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Widgets

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

UI Prototyping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mind Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Design Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Linking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Elements

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 6 feature categories with incomplete data

Artificial Intelligence[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

For eCommerce

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Emerging AI Software[Hide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Specialized or Emerging Capabilities

Not enough data

Not enough data

Distinct AI Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Niche Application

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Collaboration[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication

Status Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Instant Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Feed

Not enough data

Not enough data

Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Comments and Voting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Directory

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Status of Coworkers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Knowledge Base

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Tools

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Moderation

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio Calls

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Sync

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Succession Planning[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Basics

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interoperability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internal Talent Mobility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content

Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Succession Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Organizational Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Succession Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

"What If" Scenarios

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Acquisition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Career Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Individual Development Plans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning & Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Management[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Individual Development Plans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Career Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning & Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Creately](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a5cbf0fe4b6a6b5bbd8a2214959c8ba9/creately.svg "Creately")](https://www.g2.com/products/creately/reviews)

Creately

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

78.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

14.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

7.3%

[![Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e02e4d0701c1bc00190c146b8d01e31b/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite.svg "Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite")](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews)

Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

40.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

36.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

22.8%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

78.8%

40.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

14.0%

36.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

7.3%

22.8%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Creately](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a5cbf0fe4b6a6b5bbd8a2214959c8ba9/creately.svg "Creately")](https://www.g2.com/products/creately/reviews)
Creately

Computer Software

17.1%

Information Technology and Services

8.0%

Higher Education

6.3%

Education Management

5.4%

Accounting

3.5%

Other

59.6%

[![Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e02e4d0701c1bc00190c146b8d01e31b/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite.svg "Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite")](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews)
Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite

Information Technology and Services

14.7%

Computer Software

13.5%

Financial Services

5.2%

Marketing and Advertising

3.3%

Hospital & Health Care

3.1%

Other

60.1%

FAQs

## Creately vs Lucid Visual Collaboration... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Lucid Visual Collaboration... vs Creately?

Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite stands out for its higher G2 rating, slightly stronger support and setup scores, and a top-cited strength in intuitive, real-time collaboration, while Creately is praised for its smart canvas and visual database features.

| [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) | [Creately](https://www.g2.com/products/creately/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (8,825 reviews) | 4.4/5 (1,394 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.1 | 8.9 |
| 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Intuitive drag-and-drop editor and real-time collaboration | Smart Canvas, visual databases, and AI-powered features |

### How do the pricing models of Lucid Visual Collaboration... and Creately compare?

Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Creately.

- **Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite:** In recent reviews, many buyers highlight the platform's strong ROI and time-saving features, though some mention higher costs at scale.
- **Creately:** Reviewers appreciate Creately's value for its feature set, but several note the free tier is highly restrictive and export options are limited without upgrading.

### What are the best alternatives to Lucid Visual Collaboration... and Creately?

The top three alternatives to Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite and Creately are Miro, Mural, and Visio.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) | 4.5/5 (8,825 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers cite strong ROI and time savings | Intuitive drag-and-drop editor and real-time collaboration |
| [Creately](https://www.g2.com/products/creately/reviews) | 4.4/5 (1,394 reviews) | Small-Business | Free tier is restrictive, upgrade needed for full export | Smart Canvas, visual databases, and AI-powered features |
| [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,507 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Highly rated for collaborative whiteboarding and flexibility |
| [Mural](https://www.g2.com/products/mural/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1,472 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Strong enterprise collaboration and facilitation tools |
| [Visio](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/reviews) | 4.2/5 (693 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Robust diagramming for technical and business use cases |

### Which Visual Collaboration Platforms features should I prioritize when comparing Lucid Visual Collaboration... and Creately?

Buyers should prioritize Templates, Integrations, AI-powered features, Real-time Collaboration, and Ease of Setup when comparing Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite and Creately.

- **Templates:** Both products are frequently praised for extensive template libraries, with Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite receiving consistent mention for its variety and customizability.
- **Integrations:** Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite is cited in 175+ reviews for Jira, 114+ for Confluence, and 69+ for Google Workspace; Creately is mentioned for Jira integration in recent reviews.
- **AI-powered features:** Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite's AI tools are highlighted in recent reviews for diagram generation; Creately is noted for AI-powered Smart Canvas and visual databases.
- **Real-time Collaboration:** Both products receive positive feedback for real-time collaboration, with Creately's Smart Canvas and Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite's live editing both cited as strengths.
- **Ease of Setup:** Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite scores 9.1 and Creately 8.9 on Ease of Setup, indicating both are easy to implement, with Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite holding a slight edge.

### What are the pros and cons of Lucid Visual Collaboration... vs Creately?

Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite's headline strength is its intuitive drag-and-drop editor and real-time collaboration, while Creately is praised for its Smart Canvas, visual databases, and AI-powered features.

- **Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite strengths:** Reviewers highlight the intuitive drag-and-drop interface, extensive template and shape libraries, robust integrations (Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace), and strong real-time collaboration.
- **Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention performance lag on large diagrams, a learning curve for advanced features, and higher costs at scale.
- **Creately strengths:** Reviewers praise the Smart Canvas, visual databases, AI-powered features, and a wide range of templates and shapes. The platform is also noted for its ease of use and collaborative capabilities.
- **Creately trade-offs:** Several reviewers note the free tier is highly restrictive, export options are limited without upgrading, and the interface can feel cluttered for beginners. Some mention limited advanced features for complex workflows.

### Is Lucid Visual Collaboration... or Creately better for small businesses?

Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite is the stronger fit for small businesses, supported by its largest segment and positive small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite:** Small-Business is the largest reviewer segment, with reviewers consistently citing ease of use, quick onboarding, and strong ROI for small teams.
- **Creately:** Small-Business is also the largest reviewer segment, with reviewers highlighting ease of use and collaborative features, though several mention restrictive free tier limitations for small teams.

### Which Visual Collaboration Platforms platform has better integrations?

Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite is favored by reviewers for integrations, with significantly higher mention counts and broader tool coverage.

- **Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite:** 175+ G2 reviews mention its Jira integration, 114+ mention Confluence, and 69+ mention Google Workspace.
- **Creately:** Jira integration is cited in recent reviews, but with far fewer mentions than Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite.

### How do Lucid Visual Collaboration... and Creately compare on customer support?

Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite and Creately are near parity on Quality of Support, with Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite scoring 8.9 and Creately 8.5, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite:** Reviewers frequently describe support as responsive and effective, with several citing quick onboarding and helpful responses.
- **Creately:** Reviewers consistently report positive support experiences, with many noting helpful documentation and reliable assistance when needed.

### Which is easier to implement, Lucid Visual Collaboration... or Creately?

Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite and Creately are at near parity on Ease of Setup, with Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite scoring 9.1 and Creately 8.9, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite:** Reviewers describe setup as quick and intuitive, with onboarding new users being straightforward and minimal friction reported.
- **Creately:** Reviewers highlight easy and fast setup, with most noting that new users can start diagramming with little to no learning curve.

### Which product has better Templates?

Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite is more frequently cited for its extensive and customizable Templates, though both products are praised for template variety.

- **Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite:** Reviewers consistently highlight the breadth and customizability of templates, with many citing the template library as a key time-saver and differentiator.
- **Creately:** Reviewers praise the wide range of templates and shapes, noting that templates make it easy to start new diagrams and workflows quickly.

Alternatives

**Creately Alternatives**

 ![Miro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f43d71a5c7b1abb1b7d3dfc8d3668f9b/miro.svg "Miro")

[
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