Just Flow It vs Lucidchart
Two diagramming tools with different goals. Which one is right for you?
Try Just Flow It for freeLucidchart is one of the most established diagramming tools on the market, used by millions of professionals. Just Flow It is a newer alternative focused on simplicity and AI generation. Let's compare the two.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Just Flow It | Lucidchart |
|---|---|---|
Native AI flowchart generation Just Flow It generates complete diagrams from text. Lucidchart has AI features but less integrated. | Partial | |
Variety of diagram types Lucidchart supports dozens of types (ERD, UML, etc.). Just Flow It focuses on BPMN flowcharts. | BPMN focused | Extensive |
External data import Lucidchart imports from CSV, Salesforce, etc. Just Flow It builds from text descriptions. | ||
Team / organization access Both offer team access on paid plans. Just Flow It's is async (no real-time co-editing). | Pro/Team | |
Google Workspace integration Lucidchart integrates natively with Google Docs/Sheets. | ||
Multilingual interface Just Flow It's interface is in English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French and Italian. Lucidchart also offers several languages. | ||
BPMN 2.0 import / export Both import and export standard BPMN 2.0 that opens in tools like Camunda Modeler. | ||
Learning curve Lucidchart has more features but is more complex. | Easy | Medium-high |
Pros and cons
Just Flow It
Strengths
- Native AI that turns plain text into a complete, editable BPMN diagram
- Built for BPMN with correct notation, pools and lanes
- Vertical, document-style diagrams for SOPs and written procedures
- Refine your diagram by chatting with the AI
- Audio dictation and file upload (PDF and images) on Pro
- Import and export standard BPMN 2.0, plus PNG and JPG
- Read-only public share links and async team/org access
- Public REST API (Pro and organizations)
- EU-hosted with an EU data-residency option (GDPR-ready)
- Interface in 6 languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French and Italian
- Generous free plan: unlimited diagrams plus one advanced AI prompt every day
Free plan: unlimited diagrams and one advanced AI prompt every day.
Lucidchart
Strengths
- Mature, established tool
- Supports dozens of diagram types
- Deep Google Workspace integration
- Imports data from external sources
- Advanced features for technical teams
Limitations
- Steeper learning curve
- Higher price for full use
- AI less focused on automatic generation
- Can feel overwhelming for simple use
Pricing
Just Flow It
Free to start · Pro & Team plans
Just Flow It is free to start with unlimited diagrams, and paid Pro & Team plans unlock more. Prices are shown in your local currency on the pricing page.
See plansLucidchart
Lucidchart has a limited free plan and paid per-user plans, with enterprise pricing on request — see their site for current prices.
Verdict
Lucidchart is the right pick if you need a full diagramming tool with many diagram types and enterprise integrations. Just Flow It is ideal if your focus is creating flowcharts quickly with AI, without learning complex tools. For documenting processes with AI, Just Flow It is more efficient.
Best for
Choose Just Flow It if you need:
- Creating flowcharts quickly with AI
- Non-technical users
- Documenting processes without manual drawing
- EU hosting with an EU data-residency option
Choose Lucidchart if you need:
- Technical teams (ERD, UML, architecture)
- Google Workspace integration
- Many diagram types
- Importing external data
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