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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.95 Per Month
$0.00 1 Editor Per Month
SmartDraw
Star Rating
(332)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.95 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansWhimsical
Star Rating
(187)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 Editor Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SmartDraw excels in its drag-and-drop functionality, making it easy to create diagrams quickly, while Whimsical's similar feature is noted for its intuitive interface that enhances user experience.
- Reviewers mention that SmartDraw offers robust integration capabilities with various platforms, which is a significant advantage for businesses looking to streamline workflows, whereas Whimsical's integrations are more limited, focusing primarily on collaboration tools.
- G2 users highlight SmartDraw's superior content design tools, which allow for detailed customization of diagrams, while Whimsical is praised for its mockup creation features that cater well to design teams.
- Users on G2 report that SmartDraw's quality of support is generally higher, with a rating of 9.1, compared to Whimsical's 8.6, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance when issues arise.
- Reviewers say that Whimsical shines in collaborative editing, with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for teams that prioritize real-time collaboration, while SmartDraw's collaborative features are effective but not as seamless.
- Users report that SmartDraw's version control is more robust, allowing teams to track changes effectively, while Whimsical's versioning capabilities are less comprehensive, which may lead to challenges in managing document revisions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SmartDraw
Individual
$7.95
Per Month
Paid annually.
- Best in class diagramming
- Whiteboarding
- Data visualization
Whimsical
Free
$0.00
1 Editor Per Month
For personal projects and flexible collaboration.
- Unlimited workspace members
- All Whimsical file types
- 3 team boards
Free Trial
SmartDraw
Free Trial is available
Whimsical
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
254
9.1
127
Ease of Use
8.7
259
9.3
129
Ease of Setup
9.4
129
9.5
29
Ease of Admin
9.4
92
9.1
25
Quality of Support
9.1
216
8.7
89
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
87
9.6
23
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
242
9.3
123
Features by Category
Communication
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Content Management
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Productivity Tools
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Administration
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Tasks
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Projects
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Resource Management
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Project Monitoring
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Project Management
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Logistics
8.0
72
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
85
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing & Design
8.9
86
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
8.7
81
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Org Chart
6.9
15
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.1
75
Not enough data
8.0
63
Not enough data
8.6
78
Visual Tools
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
8.1
62
Mind Map Availability
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
7.9
44
Not enough data
6.4
35
Not enough data
8.9
65
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.5
43
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
Hardware
8.2
51
Not enough data
9.2
47
Not enough data
Security
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms
7.2
13
Not enough data
7.1
13
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.9
30
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.6
28
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SmartDraw and Whimsical are categorized as Diagramming
Unique Categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SmartDraw
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Whimsical
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Construction
7.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.7%
Veterinary
3.7%
Computer Software
3.7%
Other
72.9%
Computer Software
15.9%
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Marketing and Advertising
10.2%
Financial Services
8.5%
Design
7.4%
Other
43.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
how do i get started with free version
1 Comment
EG
You can sign up for the trial at https://cloud.smartdraw.comRead more
I use this program. Sold you program to be able to obtain. Yet you say you cant verify my professional experience? Do not ask me to do another survey.
1 Comment
Official Response from SmartDraw
My apologies, we let G2C know about this but it's out of our hands. We appreciate the time you took to try. Read more
Are there ways to make customizable ribbons?
1 Comment
Official Response from SmartDraw
Hi Ralph,
We are looking at revising the UI this quarter to make this easier for you. I don't have an ETA yet, but it's on our short term roadmap....Read more
Whimsical has no more discussions with answers
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