Canva vs Lucidchart:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Lucidchart had more branded searches than Canva among org chart software worldwide. Lucidchart had about 3,600 branded searches, while Canva had 1,600. Lucidchart made up 12.3% of all org chart software searches we track, and Canva accounted for 5.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about org chart software, Lucidchart appeared in all five answers and Canva in three. Lucidchart was mentioned before Canva in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Lucidchart, about 2 searches for every 1 for Canva
Who does AI mention more?
Lucidchart, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Lucidchart, named ahead of Canva in every answer
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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. Canva was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Lucidchart was listed before Canva in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Lucidchart1st
Organimi2nd
Microsoft Visio3rd
ChartHop4th
Canva5th
Creately6th
Pingboard7th
Functionly8th
Orgvue–
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
See every answer about org chart software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which org chart software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tools for making an org chart?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best org chart software for a growing company?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“org chart software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“org chart maker”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Canva or Lucidchart more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Canva 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.
Share of searches by month for Lucidchart, Canva. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Functionly | ChartHop | Lucidchart | Orgvue | Organimi | Ingentis | Pingboard | Canva | Microsoft Visio | Creately |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 14.4% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 11.8% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 17.6% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 0.23% |
| Nov 2025 | 15.3% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 12.5% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 18.8% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 18.1% | 14.8% | 3.6% | 9.8% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 0.16% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.9% | 9% | 3.2% | 4.8% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 7.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 12.3% | 12.3% | 27.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 12.4% | 12.4% | 22.8% | 10.1% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 15% | 15% | 15% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 15% | 12.3% | 15% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 5% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 15.6% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 14.3% | 11.7% | 32.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 11.7% | 14.3% | 32.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 0.17% |
How has the Canva and Lucidchart comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Lucidchart took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canva’s share of searches among org chart software worldwide moved from 7.8% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.6K.
- 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?
3 changes
In September 2026, Functionly overtook Lucidchart and ChartHop to become the leader among org chart software worldwide, with 27.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Canva gained share of searches among org chart software worldwide, from 4.2% to 5.5%.
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 Canva’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.
Canva
1 branded search term
- canva org chart
Lucidchart
1 branded search term
- lucidchart org chart
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