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Functionly vs Lucidchart:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Functionly had more branded searches than Lucidchart among org chart software worldwide. Functionly had about 8,100 branded searches, while Lucidchart had 3,600. Functionly made up 27.8% of all org chart software searches we track, and Lucidchart accounted for 12.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about org chart software, Lucidchart appeared in all five answers and Functionly in one. Lucidchart was mentioned before Functionly in every answer.

Among org chart software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Functionly, about 2 searches for every 1 for Lucidchart

Functionly 8.1K searchesLucidchart 3.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Lucidchart, mentioned in every answer we collected

Lucidchart in 5 of 5Functionly in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Lucidchart, named ahead of Functionly in every answer

Lucidchart first in 5Functionly never first

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Top org chart software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lucidchart appeared in all five answers. Functionly was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lucidchart was listed before Functionly in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Lucidchart1st
  2. Organimi2nd
  3. Microsoft Visio3rd
  4. ChartHop4th
  5. Canva5th
  6. Creately6th
  7. Pingboard7th
  8. Functionly8th
  9. Orgvue–
  10. Ingentis–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Lucidchart5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Microsoft Visio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Organimi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • ChartHop3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Canva3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Creately2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Functionly1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Pingboard1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Orgvue0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Ingentis0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.

Is Functionly or Lucidchart more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Functionly and Lucidchart by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten org chart software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Functionly and Lucidchart among org chart software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Functionly, Lucidchart. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthFunctionlyChartHopLucidchartOrgvueOrganimiIngentisPingboardCanvaMicrosoft VisioCreately
Oct 202514.4%14.4%2.4%11.8%14.4%11.8%17.6%7.8%5.3%0.23%
Nov 202515.3%12.5%2.1%12.5%15.3%12.5%18.8%6.6%4.1%0.17%
Dec 202518.1%14.8%3.6%9.8%14.8%9.8%18.1%6.6%4.3%0.16%
Jan 202654.9%9%3.2%4.8%7.3%4.8%7.3%6%2.7%0.08%
Feb 202612.3%12.3%27.7%8.1%10.1%8.1%10.1%5.3%5.8%0.2%
Mar 202612.4%12.4%22.8%10.1%12.4%10.1%10.1%5.3%4.2%0.25%
Apr 202615%15%15%12.2%12.2%9.9%9.9%5.4%5.4%0.14%
May 202615%12.3%15%12.3%12.3%9.9%9.9%8.2%5%0.24%
Jun 202615.6%15.6%12.8%12.8%10.3%8.5%10.3%10.3%3.5%0.25%
Jul 202614.3%11.7%32.1%9.4%9.4%7.8%7.8%4.2%3.2%0.23%
Aug 202611.7%14.3%32.1%9.4%9.4%7.8%7.8%4.2%3.2%0.13%
Sep 202627.8%12.3%12.3%12.3%9.9%8.2%8.2%5.5%3.1%0.17%

How has the Functionly and Lucidchart comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Lucidchart took it in February 2026, Functionly took it in June 2026, Lucidchart took it in July 2026, Functionly took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Functionly’s share of searches among org chart software worldwide moved from 14.4% to 27.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 8.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lucidchart’s share of searches among org chart software worldwide moved from 2.4% to 12.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 3.6K.

How did search popularity change for org chart software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Functionly overtook Lucidchart and ChartHop to become the leader among org chart software worldwide, with 27.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Lucidchart lost share of searches among org chart software worldwide, from 32.1% to 12.3%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Functionly’s and Lucidchart’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Functionly

1 branded search term

  • functionly

Lucidchart

1 branded search term

  • lucidchart org chart

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