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SmartDraw vs Visio comparison

 

Categories and Ranking

SmartDraw
Ranking in Mind Mapping Software
6th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
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Visio
Ranking in Mind Mapping Software
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Design (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Mind Mapping Software category, the mindshare of SmartDraw is 5.5%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Visio is 29.9%, down from 32.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Enas Selim - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 2, 2023
A software for drawing a variety of diagrams which include flowcharts, org charts, building plans, floor plans, data flow diagrams
Indeed, Visio should progress beyond its current stage of solely drawing diagrams and transition into a more advanced phase, possibly integrating with different packages or aligning with Microsoft's offerings. It could potentially evolve into a comprehensive business process management solution, comparable to tools like Addis or Signavio, thereby competing in the realm of process management tools. It might be advantageous to explore functionalities such as process simulations or benchmarking, introducing simulators to discern potential bottlenecks or errors within complex flow diagrams. This addition would prove valuable for business analysts seeking insights into the intricacies of their diagrams, aligning with the evolving trends observed over the past six years.

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"It's cheaper than other solutions."
"Personally, I think the price of this solution is too high."
"The solution is expensive. The solution does come bundled in other packages."
"The yearly cost is approximately $400 CAD ($300 USD)."
"The solution could be less expensive."
"The pricing of Visio is much better. It has a free version of the cheapest functionality which is enough for us."
"It is a free solution for us. It is integrated with our pack. We are trying to use the solutions that we already have."
"I pay for the license and it is very expensive. If you're only going to use this tool from time to time, you can save money by just using the available online tools. But if you plan on using it heavily, then it's worth it to invest."
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Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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How easy is it to migrate process flow charts (modeled using tools like Visio) into Bizagi?
I have been using Bizagi with a major project for a state government agency for about four years now. It is pretty straightforward to load in files that are BPMN 2.0 compliant. The option to load V...
What do you like most about Visio?
The diagrams Visio creates are quite impressive in the sense that we can cooperate with more colleagues in one task and see the flow of the process.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Visio?
I purchased an older version of Visio and pay about twelve or thirteen dollars a month, but this subscription does not include Visio updates. For other solutions like project management or architec...
 

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Sample Customers

GM, Mayo Clinic, FedEx, Kraft, General Dynamics, JPL, SAP, Nestle, NIH, Tesla, Texas Children's Hospital, Wisconsin, Emerson, Pepsi, University of Michigan
Thomas College, Hamburg Port Authority, Portigon AG, Conseil G_n_ral du d_partement des Hautes-Alpes, AAA Auto a. s., Commonwealth Financial Network, ICA, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company