Diagrams

Lucidchart alternatives

Compare collaborative diagramming and tools dedicated to database schema design.

These tools from the Appydev directory offer different approaches to similar needs. Use the comparisons below to find a fit for your workflow.

4 alternatives · Catalog reviewed October 23, 2026

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Choose what matters to you to find a better fit.

4 of 4 alternatives match

Whimsical

Alternative to Lucidchart Shared flowcharts and diagrams

Whimsical: The Visual Workspace

Productivity

Communicate visually at the speed of thought – collaborative flowcharts, wireframes, sticky notes, and mind maps.

Listed pricing: Generous Free Plan
Listed starting price: $10/month
Creator: Steve Schoeffel

Why consider it

Create flowcharts and diagrams in a shared visual workspace.

Before you switch

Check shape libraries, diagram import/export, and the permissions needed by collaborators.

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Miro

Alternative to Lucidchart Collaborative visual diagrams

Free Online Collaborative Whiteboard Platform

Productivity

Scalable, secure, cross-device and enterprise-ready team collaboration whiteboard for distributed teams. Join 5M+ users from around the world.

Listed pricing: Generous Free Plan
Listed starting price: $8

Why consider it

Build shared diagrams on a collaborative whiteboard.

Before you switch

Test precision diagramming, connector behavior, and document exports with a real diagram.

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DB Diagram

Alternative to Lucidchart DBML database diagrams

Draw Entity-Relationship Diagrams, Painlessly 😎

Developer Tools

Quick and simple free tool to help you draw your database relationship diagrams and flow quickly using simple DSL language.

Listed pricing: Generous Free Plan
Listed starting price: $9/moth

Focused alternative

Why consider it

Describe database schemas in DBML and visualize their relationships.

Before you switch

This is a database diagram alternative; confirm supported SQL dialects and import/export requirements.

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DrawSQL

Alternative to Lucidchart Reviewing schemas as a team

DrawSQL - 🔥 Database schema diagrams

Developer Tools

Simple, beautiful database diagram editor for developers to create, collaborate and visualize their entity relationship diagrams.

Listed pricing: Generous Free Plan
Listed starting price: $15/month

Focused alternative

Why consider it

Design and review database schema diagrams with your team.

Before you switch

This focuses on database models; check schema import, export, and collaboration requirements.

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Recommendations are based on the use cases described above. Check each product's current plans and documentation for the features you need.