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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Copper Project

    Score6.1 out of 10
    N/ACopper Project, from Australian company Element Software, is project management software.N/A

    SmartDraw

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ASmartDraw is a diagramming and flow chart building tool from SmartDraw Software in San Diego, California.

    $131.40

    per year (for a single user on an individual plan)

    Pricing
    Copper ProjectSmartDraw
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Team
    $119.40
    per year per user (3 minimum)
    Individual
    $131.40
    per year single user
    Enterprise
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Copper ProjectSmartDraw
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Copper ProjectSmartDraw
    Considered Both Products
    Element Software
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    SmartDraw Software
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    88%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    75%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    Features
    Copper ProjectSmartDraw
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Copper Project and SmartDraw
    Feature
    Copper Project
    9.4
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    SmartDraw
    -
    Ratings
    Task Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resource Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gantt Charts10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scheduling10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow Automation8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team Collaboration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email integration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Copper Project and SmartDraw
    Feature
    Copper Project
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    SmartDraw
    -
    Ratings
    Quotes/estimates10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Invoicing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Copper ProjectSmartDraw
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    2.8
    (14 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Copper ProjectSmartDraw
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Element Software
    Copper Project is one of the best online project management and communication tools are available for businesses of all types. Creating and assigning the task to other team members becomes easy as it does on its own easily.
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    SmartDraw Software
    I believe SmartDraw is a great tool for small- to mid-sized organizations for simplifying the production and management of org charts. We've also had the PMO experiment with the use of some of their flow charts as well. If an organization has an HCM with the capability of producing (good!) org charts, that is likely the best option... but many that I have used in my 30-year HR career don't. So there is definitely a need for SmartDraw in the market!
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    Pros
    Element Software
    • It has been a great find for me as it reduces my work and make me more productive at other work which I usually neglect them because of excessive work.
    • The platform is trending on top of list worldwide because of its stand out feature task structure.
    • It comprises all the best tools and strategies that involve a successful activity development system.
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    SmartDraw Software
    • Provides examples to work off of--these are helpful when you don't know exactly where to start.
    • Provides a number of stylistic options without making things too complex, so you can be creative without getting overwhelmed.
    • Provides a wide variety of templates, meets a wide variety of needs.
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    Cons
    Element Software
    • The biggest drawback that Copper Project has that it becomes slow at times [in my experience].
    • Secondly, to manage anything in the platform I have to make a ticket every time to make any changes which are frustrating for me a lot.
    • [In my experience] it usually becomes clunky and slow while dealing with large requests which need to be change and functionality needs to improve more.
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    SmartDraw Software
    • A month-to-month plan would be ideal for users that don't have a need to create many projects
    • The sidebar navigation can be a little confusing with all of the tools listed.
    • Offering customizable plans with only the feature you need would simplify navigation
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    Usability
    Element Software
    No answers on this topic
    SmartDraw Software
    I rated 8 because its simple to use and easy to create network topologies quickly. I liked the drag and drop option which makes designing the network topology and flow chart easier. In general its does what it needs to.
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    Support Rating
    Element Software
    No answers on this topic
    SmartDraw Software
    They are always very helpful, we get computers every two years and I have to call them to move the license from one computer to another and they do it with a smile in their voice!
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    Alternatives Considered
    Element Software
    Integration of the Copper Project is amazing. It is designed on such a great module that it can easily integrate with any other software. I have a lot of software already in my organization which we are using to handle different processes in the organization, Copper Project easily integrated with them and gives me all in one platform to manage all of my activities on one platform which is a great help for me.
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    SmartDraw Software
    We have used Corel Draw and Adobe Acrobat. Both of those tools were good when they came out but the abilities of SmartDraw far outweigh both those tools. Corel Draw was also more complex to operate and do tasks, as was Adobe Acrobat in which some basic tasks took additional steps to complete.
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    Return on Investment
    Element Software
    • This feature is also helping me a lot in making project structure and prioritizing things according to the flow of work, which is great as it gives clear path what to do next.
    • Customer support of Copper Project is very professional.
    • I recently had some problems while using the platform, they listened to the problem carefully and responded with a more feasible and workable solution within the limited time frame, which gives me the confidence to use the platform more in-depth.
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    SmartDraw Software
    • SmartDraw has provided good return for our internal purposes. Using it to understand an organization's structure and inner workings has been valuable. On the client side, creating steps and businesses processes has also been a big plus. It has helped decrease confusing reporting structures and has provided a detailed map for individuals to understand where they fit within their organization.
    • Unfortunately, SmartDraw has been somewhat inefficient with some of the more complex projects on our plate and has really deterred certain employees from even wanting to use it.
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    ScreenShots

    SmartDraw Screenshots

    Screenshot of where to create diagrams, including: flowcharts and swimlanes, organizational charts, mind maps, CAD drawings & floor plans, project charts, network diagrams, and wireframes & mockups.Screenshot of a workspace that combines brainstorming with technical diagrams. SmartDraw can be used to visualize processes, organizations, roadmaps, and even generate diagrams from data.Screenshot of SmartDraw's templates and tools used to make flowcharts, swimlanes, and process maps.Screenshot of the org chart tool, used to document organizational structure and work as a team to plan for growth or manage change. Data can be imported to generate a chart automatically.Screenshot of the CAD drawing and floor plan tools, used to design a home or optimize office space to improve traffic flow in a retail space.Screenshot of an example of the built-in templates for landscapes, gardens, backyards used to design outdoor spaces. Users can drag-and-drop flowers, shrubs, and other plants, or add sprinkler systems, lights, and walkways, and apply photo-realistic textures for a professional finish.