Why not just use Lucidchart's BPMN shapes?

Shapes ≠ BPMN. Lucidchart has no validation, no semantic checking, and no BPMN XML export. If you need real BPMN that works with automation tools, you need a native BPMN editor.

Can I collaborate like in Lucidchart?

Yes! Crismo has real-time collaboration with presence indicators, comments, and mentions - just like Lucidchart.

Do you have flowcharts and other diagram types?

We focus on BPMN and value chains. For general flowcharts, org charts, or network diagrams, Lucidchart is great. We specialize in process modeling.

Is there really a free tier?

Yes! Our free tier includes unlimited diagrams, AI discovery, and basic collaboration. No credit card required.

What's on your roadmap?

We're focused on deeper AI capabilities, more integrations, and enterprise features. Join our community to vote on what we build next.

Why not just use Lucidchart's BPMN shapes?

Shapes ≠ BPMN. Lucidchart has no validation, no semantic checking, and no BPMN XML export. If you need real BPMN that works with automation tools, you need a native BPMN editor.

Can I collaborate like in Lucidchart?

Yes! Crismo has real-time collaboration with presence indicators, comments, and mentions - just like Lucidchart.

Do you have flowcharts and other diagram types?

We focus on BPMN and value chains. For general flowcharts, org charts, or network diagrams, Lucidchart is great. We specialize in process modeling.

Is there really a free tier?

Yes! Our free tier includes unlimited diagrams, AI discovery, and basic collaboration. No credit card required.

What's on your roadmap?

We're focused on deeper AI capabilities, more integrations, and enterprise features. Join our community to vote on what we build next.

Crismo vs Lucidchart

Real BPMN, not just shapes

Lucidchart is great for general diagrams. For real BPMN with validation, governance, and AI - you need Crismo.

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Feature

Crismo

Lucidchart

BPMN Compliance

Native BPMN 2.0★

Shape library only[1]

BPMN Validation★

[1]

Execution Semantics

[1]

BPMN XML Export★

[2]

Process Management

Value Chains

Templates only[3]

Process Landscapes

Enterprise add-on[4]

Dictionaries & Attributes

Basic only[5]

AI & Discovery

AI Process Discovery★

Generic flowcharts[6]

Transcript to BPMN

[6]

Collaboration

Real-time Collaboration

[7]

Comments & Mentions

Sharing & Embedding

General Diagramming

Flowcharts

BPMN focus

Org Charts

Network Diagrams

Pricing

Free Tier

Unlimited diagrams

3 docs, 60 shapes[8]

Paid Plans From

TBD

€9/mo[8]

★Crismo advantage

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Why teams switch

Why teams choose Crismo over Lucidchart

Native BPMN, not shapes

Lucidchart offers BPMN shapes. Crismo is built for BPMN from the ground up - with validation, semantics, and standards compliance.

Process governance included

Dictionaries, attributes, linked value chains, audit trails. Crismo is a process management platform, not just a drawing tool.

Built by BPMN experts

From the team behind the #1 BPMN course with 100,000+ students. We know the standard inside and out.

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Enterprise BPM expertise

15+

years building process tools

"We've taught process modeling to 100,000+ students and built tools at Signavio and Camunda. Crismo is what we wished existed - powerful enough for experts, simple enough for everyone we've taught."

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