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Mapaflow vs Lucidchart
Last updated: Mayo 2026
TL;DR: Mapaflow is cheaper (organisation pricing vs per-user), Spanish-native, GDPR-compliant by default and BPM-focused. Lucidchart has more diagram types and integrations. For SMEs documenting processes in Spanish — Mapaflow wins. For enterprise teams needing UML/ER and Jira integration — Lucidchart.
Comparison table
| Feature | Mapaflow | Lucidchart |
|---|---|---|
| Price (per organisation) | Free / €9.95 / €19.95 base | ~€9.95–27/user/mo |
| Spanish UI (native) | ✓ | Partial |
| BPM-focused | ✓ | ✗ General diagramming |
| ISO 9001 ready | ✓ | Partial |
| EU servers (GDPR default) | ✓ | ✗ US default |
| Global process map | ✓ | ✗ |
| Diagram variety | Processes & BPM | All types (UML, ER, etc.) |
| Integrations (Slack, Jira, etc.) | Limited | Extensive |
| Free plan | 3 diagrams, no time limit | Limited (7 items/diagram) |
| Ease of use (non-technical) | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Pricing: organisation vs per-user
This is the most important difference. Lucidchart charges per seat — each creator needs a paid licence (~€9.95/user/month on the Individual plan, ~€27/user/month on the Team plan). For a team of 5 creators, Lucidchart Team costs ~€135/month.
Mapaflow charges per organisation. The Business plan is €19.95/month base + €3/creator. A 5-creator team pays €34.95/month — less than a quarter of the equivalent Lucidchart Team plan.
BPM-focused vs general diagramming
Lucidchart is a general-purpose diagramming tool. It can make flowcharts, UML class diagrams, ER diagrams, wireframes, org charts, mind maps and more. This versatility makes it a good choice when your team needs multiple diagram types.
Mapaflow is specifically built for business process management. The editor, templates, global process map and export formats are all designed for one purpose: documenting your company's processes. If that's what you need, Mapaflow is faster to learn and more opinionated about how process diagrams should work.
GDPR and data residency
Lucidchart stores data in the United States by default. EU data residency is available, but only on Enterprise plans as a paid add-on. For European SMEs, this can be a compliance concern.
Mapaflow stores all data on European servers (EU) by default, at no extra cost. It is compliant with GDPR and the Spanish LOPDGDD without any special configuration or Enterprise plan.
Spanish language support
Lucidchart has Spanish UI translation but is not a product built for the Spanish-speaking market. Support, documentation, templates and educational resources are primarily in English.
Mapaflow is built in Spanish from the ground up. The entire product — interface, templates, documentation, support and educational content — is in Spanish natively. It also supports Basque, Portuguese (PT), Catalan and Galician.
When to choose Lucidchart
- You need multiple diagram types: UML, ER, network diagrams, wireframes.
- Your team uses Google Workspace, Confluence or Jira heavily.
- You need advanced real-time collaboration features for large global teams.
- Budget is not a concern (large enterprise).
When to choose Mapaflow
- You are a Spanish-speaking SME documenting business processes.
- You need ISO 9001 or EFQM process documentation.
- GDPR compliance without enterprise pricing is important to you.
- You want simple per-organisation pricing instead of per-user fees.
- You need a global process map that connects all your company diagrams.
Ready to try Mapaflow? Start for free — 3 diagrams, no credit card, no time limit.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mapaflow cheaper than Lucidchart?
Yes, in most cases. Lucidchart charges per user (~€9.95–18/user/month on team plans), while Mapaflow charges per organisation (€19.95/month base). For teams of 3 or more people, Mapaflow is significantly cheaper.
Does Lucidchart have a Spanish interface?
Lucidchart has partial Spanish translation but is not a product designed for the Spanish-speaking market. Mapaflow is built from scratch in Spanish, with all documentation, support and templates in native Spanish.
Which is better for ISO 9001 process documentation?
Mapaflow is specifically designed for business process documentation compatible with ISO 9001. It includes standard ISO 5807 notation, PDF export of all company documentation and a global process map. Lucidchart is a general diagramming tool that can be used for ISO 9001 but is not optimised for this use case.
Does Lucidchart comply with GDPR?
Lucidchart stores data on servers in the United States by default. Mapaflow stores all data on European (EU) servers by default, complying with GDPR without any additional configuration.
Can I migrate my diagrams from Lucidchart to Mapaflow?
There is currently no direct automatic migration from Lucidchart to Mapaflow. You can export your Lucidchart diagrams as images or PDFs and recreate them in Mapaflow using the available templates.