Lucidchart
Web application for collaborative diagrams
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::summary Web application for collaborative diagrams ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox Software"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Lucidchart |
| logo | File:Lucidchart logo (September 2021).svg |
| genre | Diagramming software |
| developer | Lucid Software Inc. |
| license | Free and paid subscriptions |
| website | () |
| released | |
| platform | Web-based |
| language | English |
| :: |
| name = Lucidchart | logo = File:Lucidchart logo (September 2021).svg | logo_size = | genre = Diagramming software | developer = Lucid Software Inc. | license = Free and paid subscriptions | website = () | released = | platform = Web-based | language = English
Lucidchart is a web-based diagramming application that allows users to visually collaborate on drawing, revising and sharing charts and diagrams, and improve processes, systems, and organizational structures. It is produced by Lucid Software Inc., based in Utah, United States and co-founded by Ben Dilts and Karl Sun.
History
In January 2011, Lucid Software Inc. was incorporated in Delaware through the conversion of Lucidchart, LLC, a Utah limited liability company formed in April 2009. In 2010, Lucid announced that it had integrated Lucidchart into the Google Apps Marketplace.
In 2011, Lucid raised $1 million in seed funding from 500 Startups, 2M Companies, K9 Ventures, and several angel investors.
On October 17, 2018, Lucid announced it had raised an additional $72 million from Meritech Capital, Spectrum Equity and ICONIQ Capital.
In 2020, Lucid launched a digital whiteboarding capability called Lucidspark.
In 2021, Lucid launched a digital cloud visualization capability called Lucidscale.
Features
Lucidchart is entirely browser-based, running on browsers that support HTML5. This means it does not require plugins or updates of a third-party software like Adobe Flash. The platform supports real-time collaboration, allowing all users to work simultaneously on projects and see each user’s additions reflected in real time. All data is encrypted and stored in secure data centers.
Additional features include:
- A drag-and-drop interface
- Real-time co-authoring, shape-specific comments, and collaborative cursors
- Data linking
- Auto-visualization to generate org charts and ERDs
- SQL import and export capabilities
Lucidchart also supports importing files from draw.io, Gliffy, OmniGraffle, and Microsoft Visio. The platform is integrated with Google Workspace and Drive, Microsoft Teams and other Office products, Atlassian’s Jira and Confluence, Salesforce, GitHub, Slack, and others.
References
|url = https://siliconangle.com/2018/10/17/now-adding-700k-users-month-lucidchart-raises-72m-keep-growth/ |title = Now adding 700K users a month, Lucidchart raises $72M to keep up the growth |work = Silicon Angle |author = Marta Deutscher |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20181025071158/https://siliconangle.com/2018/10/17/now-adding-700k-users-month-lucidchart-raises-72m-keep-growth/ |archivedate = 2018-10-25 |accessdate = 2018-10-24 |url-status = live |quote = Lucidchart has built out an expansive feature set in the nine years since launching that caters to a wide range of users.
| url = https://www.technologyreview.com/s/421418/the-web-is-reborn/ | title = The Web Is Reborn | work = MIT Technology Review | author = Bobbie Johnson | date = 2010-10-27 | accessdate = 2018-10-24 | quote = Offline storage also promises to enhance a product sold by the Utah startup LucidChart, which lets people in different locations collaborate on documents over the Web–one user can watch in real time as another draws diagrams and moves images around on screen.
|url = https://techcrunch.com/2011/07/26/lucidchart-nabs-1-million-from-500-startups-2m-companies-and-k9-ventures/ |title = LucidChart Nabs $1 Million From 500 Startups, 2M Companies, And K9 Ventures |work = techcrunch |author = Rik Empson |date = 2011-07-26 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20170707230915/https://techcrunch.com/2011/07/26/lucidchart-nabs-1-million-from-500-startups-2m-companies-and-k9-ventures/ |archivedate = 2017-07-07 |accessdate = 2018-10-24 |url-status = live |quote = But, aside from those who are proponents of HTML5, perhaps one of LucidChart’s coolest features is its realtime collaboration functionality. Any number of users can work together simultaneously on creating a diagram or a mockup, with each user’s additions reflected on partner screens in realtime.
|url = https://lifehacker.com/5517897/lucidchart-and-creately-plug-flowchart-tools-into-google-apps |title = LucidChart and Creately Plug Flowchart Tools into Google Apps |work = Lifehacker |author = Kevin Purdy |date = 2010-04-15 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20181025070933/https://lifehacker.com/5517897/lucidchart-and-creately-plug-flowchart-tools-into-google-apps |archivedate = 2018-10-25 |accessdate = 2018-10-24 |url-status = live |quote = Two of them, LucidChart and Creately, have helpfully integrated into the Google Apps Marketplace, where they fit in nicely.
|url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurencebradford/2017/02/12/8-tech-tools-to-communicate-your-ideas-more-effectively/#673d65b93eb7 |title = 8 Tech Tools To Communicate Your Ideas More Effectively |work = Forbes magazine |author = Laurence Bradford |date = 2017-02-12 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20181025071516/https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurencebradford/2017/02/12/8-tech-tools-to-communicate-your-ideas-more-effectively/#673d65b93eb7 |archivedate = 2018-10-25 |accessdate = 2018-10-24 |url-status = live |quote = Lucidchart is 100% browser-based, easy to use on any device, and collaborative, making it perfect for teams.
|url = http://lucid.co/ |title = Lucid |work = |author = |date = |accessdate = 2020-10-28 |quote =
|url = https://lucid.co/about |title = Lucid - About |work = |author = |date = |accessdate = 2020-10-28 |quote = HQ: South Jordan, UT 84111, United States
| accessdate = 2018-10-24 | accessdate = 2018-10-24
References
- (2021-10-28). "Lucid's latest product Lucidscale helps companies visualize sprawling cloud environments".
- (2020-04-16). "Lucid reveals a $1 billion horn and $52 million in new funding".
- (2020-02-24). "Ex-Googler picks Melbourne as Aussie home for fast-growing software firm".
- "Utah software company Lucid now worth $3 billion".
- (26 July 2011). "LucidChart Nabs $1 Million From 500 Startups, 2M Companies, And K9 Ventures".
- (2022-02-10). "Top Data Modeling Tools 2022 {{!}} ENP".
- "Lucidchart Review".
- "Best Brainstorming Tools for Small Business - businessnewsdaily.com".
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