Lucidspark
What is Lucidspark?
Lucidspark is a virtual whiteboard designed for brainstorming and ideation, part of the Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite alongside Lucidchart. It offers built-in voting, timers, and breakout boards that make it well suited for structured brainstorming and decision-making sessions.
Key Features
- Voting & Reactions — built-in voting system lets participants prioritize ideas directly on the board
- Timers — session timers to keep brainstorming focused and time-boxed
- Breakout Boards — split participants into smaller groups for focused ideation, then merge results
- Lucidchart Integration — seamlessly turn brainstormed ideas into polished diagrams and flowcharts in Lucidchart
- Templates — ready-made templates for brainstorming, retrospectives, mind maps, and strategy planning
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 editable boards |
| Individual | $7.95/mo | Unlimited boards, full features |
| Team | $9/user/mo | Team collaboration, shared spaces |
| Enterprise | Custom | SSO, advanced admin, dedicated support |
Pros & Cons
Pros: Excellent built-in facilitation tools like voting, timers, and breakout boards. Strong integration with Lucidchart for turning ideas into polished visuals. Competitive pricing, especially for individual users.
Cons: Smaller community and template library compared to Miro. The interface feels less polished than some competitors. The free plan limit of 3 editable boards is restrictive.
Verdict
Lucidspark is a solid whiteboard tool for teams that need structured brainstorming with built-in voting and breakout sessions. It is particularly valuable if you already use Lucidchart, as the integration between ideation and diagramming is seamless. The Individual plan at $7.95/month is competitively priced for solo facilitators.