Lucid Reviews & Product Details

I like how easy Lucidchart makes it to turn complex ideas into clear, professional diagrams. I appreciate the drag and drop interface which is intuitive and helps me organize and update technical documentation effortlessly, keeping it accurate as projects evolve. The collaboration features are excellent, making teamwork seamless, and I love the large library of templates and shapes that save me a lot of time. The software supports my work with AWS and Azure architecture diagrams, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps documentation, making it easy to communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The initial setup was very easy, allowing me and my team to start building diagrams within minutes without a steep learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Overall, my experience has been very positive, but there are a few areas that could be improved. Very large diagrams with many interconnected components can sometimes feel a bit slow to edit or navigate. I'd also like to see more advanced cloud architecture templates, and DevOps-specific resources added regularly, especially for newer AWS and Azure services. Finally, some premium features are excellent but can be difficult to justify for smaller team or individual users. These are relatively minor issues, though, and they haven't stopped Lucidchart from being my preferred diagramming tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Lucid’s user-friendly interface and drag-and-drop feature, which I find much easier to use than Visio. I can bring in a live Excel or Google Sheet and have it update the organizational chart seamlessly. I can add, remove, or update people through a spreadsheet I share with my client, and add pictures for a quick snapshot of what they look like. The live-sheet integration and public-view sharing worked better for what I do as a consultant. Setup was extremely easy, and the how-to videos online and through Lucid supported me in learning how to use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't have anything I dislike, and no recommended improvements at this time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It helps me stay organized, and it’s really easy to use. My flow charts come out clean and easy to read. It works quickly, and the AI component helps quickly create documents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the AI component is a bit off and doesn’t quite create what I’m envisioning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Lucid for flowcharts and mapping processes. It helps me simplify complex processes by turning them into clear and easy flowcharts. I find it very visually appealing, and the drag-and-drop functionality makes it easy to create and modify diagrams without much effort. I value the editor, ready-to-use flowcharts, shapes, templates, connectors, and alignment tools. The initial setup was pretty convenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I’d like more advanced customization options, including more ways to customize shapes, connectors, colors, and layouts for large flowcharts. Lucid could also handle large, complex flowcharts more smoothly and improve its alignment and formatting automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate Lucid for its ease of use, which makes it better than Microsoft Office Visio, the tool we used before. I love the easy way of making diagrams and flowcharts thanks to its user-friendly system and AI assistive features. The browser-based nature of Lucid is really handy, and the initial setup was very easy. The prebuilt diagrams and components are a big plus because they are easy to use. I also find the AI help in generating a coarse blueprint for problems to be a great starting point, making it easy to refine them further. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cannot think of any shortcomings Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how simple and easy Lucid is to use. It helps me organize my ideas and see things clearly without making the process complicated. I also like that it makes collaboration easier when working with other people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes I feel like there are too many features, which can make it a little overwhelming when you just want to do something simple. I also think some features could be easier to find and use, especially for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lucid makes it easy to generate workflows and visualizations, with the interface easy to pick up and clear on where things live. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing specifically I dislike about Lucid from my use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that we can build workflows and approval flows, and then share those visuals with our teams so everyone stays aligned. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing to complain about. It has the tools we need to build and set up our workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The report's generation is actually smooth, no matter the length of the document. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The report itself could be more informative by providing details regarding the assessments. I believe that human experts and decision-makers need to be reassured and fully convinced before delegating such critical tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Lucid for flow charts, and it helps me map flows out and keep things organized. I like that it has templates or complete flexibility depending on what I need. The built-in features are helpful, and the less manual work, the better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel like Lucid’s user interface is a little outdated and not as intuitive as I would have hoped. I have to do a lot of Googling on the side to figure out how to accomplish some things. It could use a clean interface and more accessible help guides. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.