Honest comparison
GenogramCreator vs. Lucidchart
Lucidchart is a powerful diagramming platform. But for genograms specifically, a purpose-built tool often makes more sense.
The core difference
Lucidchart
A general-purpose diagramming tool that can make genograms among hundreds of other diagram types.
Best for: Teams that need one tool for flowcharts, org charts, wireframes, AND occasional genograms.
GenogramCreator
A purpose-built genogram tool designed specifically for therapists, social workers, and healthcare professionals.
Best for: Anyone who creates genograms regularly and wants specialized features.
Feature comparison
| Lucidchart | GenogramCreator | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | General diagramming | Genograms only |
| Free tier | 3 documents, limited | Generous, full-featured |
| Paid pricing | $7.95-9/mo ($95-108/yr) | Free to start |
| Genogram symbols | Basic (via templates) | 100+ specialized |
| Emotional relationships | Manual drawing | Built-in symbols |
| Medical markers | Not included | Built-in |
| Learning curve | Moderate | Minimal |
| Clinical focus | No | Yes |
The problem with generic tools
Lucidchart is excellent software. But using it for genograms is like using a Swiss Army knife when you need a scalpel.
Missing clinical symbols
Where's the conflictual relationship line? The enmeshment symbol? The cutoff? Generic diagramming tools don't understand genogram notation.
Template limitations
Lucidchart's "Kinship Diagram" template helps, but it's still just shapes. You're configuring a general tool instead of using one built for the job.
Feature bloat
You're paying for flowcharts, org charts, UML diagrams, wireframes, and dozens of features you'll never use. That complexity adds to the learning curve.
Expensive for genograms only
$95-108/year for a tool where you're only using 5% of the features? That's a lot to pay for genogram capability.
When Lucidchart makes sense
Let's be fair: Lucidchart is the better choice in some situations.
- •Multi-purpose needs: You need flowcharts, org charts, wireframes, AND genograms in one tool
- •Team already uses it: Your organization standardized on Lucidchart for all diagramming
- •Enterprise features: You need SSO, admin controls, and enterprise compliance your IT department requires
- •Occasional genograms: You make genograms rarely and don't need specialized clinical features
Why choose GenogramCreator
For therapists, social workers, and healthcare professionals who create genograms regularly.
Built for clinical work
Every feature designed for therapists and healthcare professionals, not general business diagramming.
Complete symbol library
100+ genogram symbols including all emotional relationships — conflictual, enmeshed, cutoff, and more.
Free to start, affordable to scale
Generous free tier. No $95+/year just to make genograms.
Zero learning curve
No time wasted learning flowchart features you'll never use. Just genograms, done right.
Healthcare-conscious security
Built with client privacy in mind. AES-256 encryption, zero-knowledge options.
AI-assisted creation
Build genograms faster with AI features that understand family systems.
Common questions
Can you make genograms in Lucidchart?
Yes, you can create genograms in Lucidchart using their Kinship Diagram template. However, Lucidchart is a general-purpose diagramming tool, so you'll need to manually configure symbols and may be missing specialized genogram features.
Is Lucidchart free for genograms?
Lucidchart has a free tier, but it's limited to 3 editable documents with restricted features. For regular genogram use, you'll likely need a paid plan ($7.95-$9/month). GenogramCreator offers more generous free features for genogram-specific work.
Does Lucidchart have emotional relationship lines?
Lucidchart doesn't have built-in genogram emotional relationship symbols (conflictual, enmeshed, cutoff, etc.). You'd need to create these manually. GenogramCreator includes all standard emotional relationship lines.
When should I use Lucidchart instead?
Lucidchart is better if you need one tool for many diagram types — flowcharts, org charts, wireframes, AND occasional genograms. If genograms are your primary need, a specialized tool like GenogramCreator is more efficient.
Try a tool built for genograms
GenogramCreator is free to start. See how purpose-built genogram software compares to Lucidchart.
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