Adobe Illustrator CC vs. Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Adobe Illustrator
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
Adobe Illustrator CC is a vector-based graphic design software.
$20.99
per month
Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
The Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite empowers teams to ideate, plan, design, build, and launch game-changing solutions from a shared infinite canvas.
$0
per month
Pricing
Adobe Illustrator CCLucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Editions & Modules
Yearly - Billed Monthly
$20.99
per month
Monthly
$31.49
per month
Yearly - Billed Upfront
$239.88
per year
Free
$0
Individual
$9
per month per user
Team
$10
per month per user (3 user minimum)
Enterprise
.
per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Adobe IllustratorLucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Adobe Illustrator CCLucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Considered Both Products
Adobe Illustrator

No answer on this topic

Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Chose Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Lucidchart is so much faster than Adobe Illustrator to build consistent shapes and diagrams for org charts and flow charts. I can collaborate on work more easily in Lucidchart since the learning curve isn't as high and the subscription is less expensive. Adobe Illustrator is …
Chose Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Lucidchart is more lightweight than some of its competitors which is a good thing e.g: Adobe Illustrator. The good thing about Lucidchart is that it is web-based and diagrams can be worked on by all team members from anywhere and can collaborate on assigned tasks. It is …
Chose Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Draw.io is probably the closest but not as slick an experience and less collaborative tools (as of when I last used them).

Miro/Canva/Figma/Powerpoint can all mimic the functionality but are not explicitly designed for flow charting so you're fighting the UI as they want to do …
Chose Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite is very professional in comparison to other products and has a lot more to offer.
Chose Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
The closest I can come up with is Google Whiteboard in Meet, which is a far cry from LucidChart.
Chose Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
From the product and design perspective, we don't need such complex tools to innovate the existing product. However, Lucidchart will help us to focus on cannibalization.
Chose Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
I’ve used Balsamiq, draw io, Google Slides and even [Adobe] Illustrator in the past, for the same use I give Lucidchart, they usually end up lacking in options to improve my general workflow, or they directly aren't software designed to fulfill that need (Like Illustration).
Chose Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
I feel Lucidchart is more intuitive. I also feel like when I have tried using Visio in the past it felt less versatile, but I could be wrong. Lucidchart is also what I have always used and Visio doesnt add enough value for me to learn a new program.
Chose Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
This was suggested by a colleague and the first one I tried out. Was much easier than building it in Illustrator.
Chose Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Sketch is very attractive in terms of the plugin support and prototyping capabilities. Although it is made for a different purpose, it also adds the same value without using Lucidchart. Offline is a great deal for designers, and Sketch delivers. This is also positive for Visio. …
Chose Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
We use Lucidchart primarily because it is easier to onboard new users to this program than it is to get them up-to-speed with other tools. It has also been the most cost-effective tool we have used so far.
Chose Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Lucidchart is designed to do one thing in my opinion, design charts of connected shapes. Other apps can do the same but are often tied to a desktop app and bloated with other illustration features I do not need. I like that is Lucidchart is limited in features to those specific …
Best Alternatives
Adobe Illustrator CCLucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Small Businesses
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Score 7.1 out of 10

No answers on this topic

Medium-sized Companies
GIMP
GIMP
Score 8.0 out of 10
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Visio
Score 7.7 out of 10
Enterprises
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Score 7.1 out of 10
Miro
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Score 9.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
Adobe Illustrator CCLucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
(108 ratings)
9.1
(1146 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(3 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(6 ratings)
8.9
(1116 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
5.0
(25 ratings)
9.3
(884 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(2 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Adobe Illustrator CCLucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Likelihood to Recommend
Adobe
It is the only tool that I use to create logos. It gives me the flexibility to create sharp text and marks and they can then be resized at will, color changes in a second and perfect way to export. I know that some people use Illustrator for document layout, it is not ideal. While I can easily create documents here, it really is InDesign that is the perfect tool.
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Lucid Software
I personally think that Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite is the best visual collaboration software out there. I’ve used Canva, Apple Freeform, and Microsoft whiteboarding software, and none of them really measure up. If you want simple, easy, collaborative, and intuitive, then Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite is the best solution. At the same time, if you’re tight on budget, it’s probably not going to be a solution you can afford.
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Pros
Adobe
  • Vector graphics for scaling to large sizes
  • Filling an object with a texture
  • Easily adjusting and expanding an artboard to fit the size of the content (especially for infographics)
  • Compatibility with other Adobe CC programs, but also exporting for PPT graphics
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Lucid Software
  • Large number of predefined charts, diagrams, flows
  • A great repository of various symbols and objects
  • The easiness of using and manipulating objects and shapes. There is a lot of auto-editing and adjusting which the software does for you which saves a lot of your time.
  • Easy way of duplicating shapes.
  • While working with the app everything feels organic and natural. You don't get the clunky/limited feeling which happens with some other similar apps.
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Cons
Adobe
  • It's tough to master. If you haven't used Adobe products like Photoshop or Illustrator before, there is a lot to take in.
  • It would be great to have some better options to preview the final product if you're creating a multiple page document.
  • Better integration and pricing points with Adobe Stock for the useful stock images to complete your projects.
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Lucid Software
  • I have used the templates before and those are nice! I would like to see more
  • The ONLY complaint I can come up with is that there has been several times that my screen will lock up and i have to fully refresh it, even when it is a fairly fresh load.
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Likelihood to Renew
Adobe
While Adobe Illustrator CC is one of the only true design software out there, it really stands heads above the other products. It's clean UI and menu structure is easy to navigate.
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Lucid Software
No answers on this topic
Usability
Adobe
There's a bit of a learning curve to this software vs other similar tools that can take some time to learn and get familiar with but the amount of functionality that Adobe Illustrator CC offers is quite large compared to simpler tools.
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Lucid Software
The usability of Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite is bar none and incomparable to any other tool used in the past. There is such a vast offering that covers all the needs of any user in industries far and wide. It is no doubt that this is a firm recommendation for anyone and everyone to utilize this tool for all their needs.
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Support Rating
Adobe
I normally already know how to do whatever I'm trying out, but the documentation (as well as a simple Google search) makes any question quick to resolve. The Adobe boards themselves are a fantastic resource, especially for resolving questions between new programs and iterative releases.
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Lucid Software
I would rate the overall support for Lucidchart as a 9. The support provided is generally robust and responsive. Their help center, tutorials, and webinars offer extensive resources for users. The ticket-based support system is effective, providing timely resolutions to most issues. Moreover, they actively gather user feedback, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement
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Implementation Rating
Adobe
It was very easy to purchase and download.
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Lucid Software
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Adobe
I chose Rhinoceros 3D because it is accurate to make drawings in it and it is better to make drawings in Rhinoceros 3D and then put them in Adobe Illustrator. But while printing or scaling it is much easier to put it in Adobe Illustrator. This makes the whole printing aspect of it much easier.
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Lucid Software
Lucidchart is well beyond Microsoft Visio and is constantly improving. Visio is pretty much stagnant and hasn't been improved for several years, Lucid is constantly adding new functionality like AI powered functions and tools. We have no reason to pay for Visio licenses when Lucid can provide so much more for less.
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Return on Investment
Adobe
  • Helps us quickly and easily create and manage numerous logos
  • Cloud libraries allow us to access commonly used colors, fonts, logos and other design elements quickly
  • We are able to provide high-quality, scalable college logos for print and digital which give us a more professional, credible look.
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Lucid Software
  • It sure has. It has saved me a lot of time. Think of all the time I could have wasted trying to learn a program that does the same thing, whereas Lucidchart just does it with ease, learn as you go, and be a boss at it.
  • Lucidchart has increased productivity. My diagrams have helped co-workers find connectivity and helped them troubleshoot devices. This has saved time and increased productivity.
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ScreenShots

Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite Screenshots

Screenshot of how Lucid helps teams to clarify complexity, align their insights.Screenshot of where information can be imported, exported, and shared whenever and wherever it is needed.Screenshot of how Lucidchart offers secure intelligent diagramming that is built for teams.