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EasyGenogram vs Lucidchart: Choose The Genogram-Specific Option
Lucidchart is a general diagramming tool. It has a genogram landing page and a template, but no dedicated genogram symbols, no relationship-line notation, and no structured clinical fields. EasyGenogram was built specifically for this.
The Problems With Building a Genogram in Lucidchart
- No genogram symbols
Male and female shapes exist, but everything past that has to be built from generic squares and circles with manual styling.
- No relationship-line notation
Close, distant, fused, cutoff, hostile, abuse; none of these exist as line types. Every relationship has to be drawn and labeled by hand, every time.
- A template that isn't really a template
Lucidchart markets a genogram page and a "Template genogram" link, but it routes to the same generic Kinship Diagram, basic shapes, no clinical notation, and it's the only genogram-adjacent thing they offer.
- No structured case fields
Health conditions, case notes, institutional involvement, all of it has to live in floating text boxes with no consistent structure from one genogram to the next.
What a Genogram Tool Should Actually Do
Here’s what EasyGenogram, a genogram-specific tool, does:
- Purpose-built symbols: Gender/relationship symbols plus a free-text Gender Identity field, not boxed into a fixed list.
- A real relationship-line library: roughly 50 preset types across emotional, family, and children's connections.
- A custom connection builder: define your own line type when a preset doesn't fit; include the title, line count, pattern, color, middle symbol, direction.
- AI drafting with manual editing: create a first draft from a plain-language description, refine it with more instructions, then edit the genogram directly.
- One-click family structure: add a parent, partner, child, sibling, or connection directly from a selected person.
- An Institution node: a dedicated symbol for CPS, court, school, or agency involvement.
- Structured clinical fields: Health Conditions and Sexual Communication as named fields, not text boxes.
Quick Comparison
Which Should You Use; EasyGenogram or LucidChart?
If genograms are a regular part of your work, clinical practice, casework, or coursework, EasyGenogram is the clearest choice. It gets you to a usable diagram faster because the notation already exists.
Lucidchart only makes sense if your team already standardizes it for other diagram types like flowcharts, and only needs an occasional, non-clinical family sketch.
Build your genogram with EasyGenogram.
FAQ
Does Lucidchart have genogram symbols?
No. Lucidchart's shapes are the same general set used for flowcharts and org charts. Its genogram template is the generic Kinship Diagram, built from basic shapes with no clinical notation.
Can I make a clinical genogram in Lucidchart?
You can approximate one manually, but it’s a lot more difficult than using a genogram-specific tool like EasyGenogram, because there are no preset emotional relationship lines, no clinical symbol set, and no structured per-person fields for health or case details.
Is EasyGenogram free to use?
Yes. Building and editing a genogram is free with no published cap on genogram size or number. Exporting requires the $9/seat/month Interactive Tools plan, with a 7-day free trial, but is entirely free for verified students.
Does Lucidchart's AI generate genograms?
It has AI diagram generation on every tier, including Free, but it's general-purpose. EasyGenogram's AI workflow is genogram-specific: create a draft from a family description, refine it with follow-up instructions, then edit the diagram manually.
Which is better for therapists, EasyGenogram or Lucidchart?
EasyGenogram, for clinical or casework use specifically. It's built around the symbols, relationship lines, and structured fields genogram work requires. Lucidchart fits better if you need one tool for many diagram types and only need genograms occasionally.