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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Creately

    Score8.6 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Creately is a visual collaboration platform that supports genograms, flowcharts, org charts, mind maps, and UML diagrams. Featuring template-based AI diagram generation, Creately boasts speed and accuracy in visual planning.

    $8

    per month (single user)

    Flowlu

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AFlowlu is a business operating platform from Cloud Solutions Global FZCO, based in Dubai. Designed to contain all essential tools for project, task, finance, and customer management, Flowlu provides an overview of everything that is going on in a company.

    $12

    per month per user

    Pricing
    CreatelyFlowlu
    Editions & Modules
    Creately Personal
    $8
    per month
    Creately Team
    $8
    per month per user
    Creately Team
    $60
    per year per user
    Creately Personal
    $60
    per year
    Creately Business
    $149
    per month Unlimited Users
    Creately Business
    $1,068
    per year Unlimited Users
    Essential
    $12
    per month per seat
    Advanced
    $22
    per month per user
    Ultimate
    Custom
    per month per seat
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CreatelyFlowlu
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsDiscounted prices for non profits, educational institutes, and charities.25% discount for annual pricing.
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    Features
    CreatelyFlowlu
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Creately and Flowlu
    Feature
    Creately
    -
    Ratings
    Flowlu
    8.3
    50 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Task Management00 Ratings8.749 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings8.938 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings7.930 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings8.142 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings8.646 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings8.648 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings9.042 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings7.721 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings8.244 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings9.043 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings7.538 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings7.937 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings7.924 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings8.335 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Creately and Flowlu
    Feature
    Creately
    -
    Ratings
    Flowlu
    8.2
    44 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings8.036 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings9.043 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings8.439 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings7.522 Ratings
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    OmniGraffle
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Any.do
    Score8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    OmniGraffle
    Score9.8 out of 10
    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    OmniGraffle
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Microsoft To Do
    Score7.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    CreatelyFlowlu
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (11 ratings)
    6.8
    (50 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (6 ratings)
    8.7
    (50 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.1
    (50 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CreatelyFlowlu
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Creately
    Creately sells itself as software specializing in a wide variety of areas, which is true in some cases. Visualizing and creating marketing processes, research, user flows, and general flowcharts is an extremely powerful tool. However, in other areas, such as Human Resources, UI/UX prototyping, and Wireframe design, it leaves a little to be desired compared to the competition.
    Incentivized
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    Flowlu
    To manage the workflows of our business, we used a number of tools before we began using Flowlu. It combines CRM, project & task management, team communication, invoicing, and account management into a single tool. We are able to save a lot of time and effort by using this all-in-one solution.
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    Pros
    Creately
    • I like that it supports remote work and that it makes real-time collaboration easy.
    • AI-powered diagramming works well and has been very helpful in explaining complex ideas.
    • It supports data driven workflows.
    • It makes project management easy.
    • It effortlessly boosts team productivity thanks to easy alignment with strategies.
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    Flowlu
    • The system of adding only the features you need by installing as separated modules makes it easy to learn without being overwhelmed by the lots of features.
    • I really like its structure and clear interface. Not wasting much time by searching for the right buttons and settings. Looks like the developers use their own tool for everyday work
    • Flowlu offers a custom domain option to fully integrate fully it into our company toolbox. This helps offering a seamless experience for our clients.
    • The elaborated invoice module was the final argument for us to switch to Flowlu.
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    Cons
    Creately
    • The transition Creately made this year to their new non-Flash platform seems to almost function like a beta release in some instances.
    • Customer support sometimes takes a while to return and the responses are not always the best or most helpful. Follow up isn't great, either.
    Incentivized
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    Flowlu
    • Flowlu should allow user to import their own invoice into app
    • Fellow should have their own email marketing system
    • It should integrate woo-commerce, a big e-commerce platform on WordPress. This will support users will in managing and sending emails to their customers.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Creately
    No answers on this topic
    Flowlu
    I have found Flowlu while searching [for] a collaborative tool for a friend's non-profit organization. As I read the description and made a trial test, I fell in love with the tool. So we are definitely going to renew. Not only because the delivered solutions are great but also because Flowlu's roadmap seems very [promising].
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    Usability
    Creately
    Creately is one of its Kind. The software has a straightforward interface and very supportive customer services providers. It is very well suited in diagramming and collaboration.
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    Flowlu
    They have a great onboarding checklist and if you follow it you will be able to use the software. That is easy to use in my book. Flowlu has also the ability to turn on and off apps that you use or not which makes it tailored to the business needs.
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    Support Rating
    Creately
    It definitely could be better, but it may also depend on the type of license you are subscribing to.
    Incentivized
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    Flowlu
    Great Support normally they respond in a few hours, which is very good, the knowledge base is good and the facebook groups are also very responsive. We are finding many videos online which are explaining Flowlu more and more daily.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Creately
    Creately's folder system is a novel feature that beats its competitors. It helps keep everything organized. In addition, there are many more customization possibilities, especially in the shapes and in the library of templates and drawings. It has an intelligent drawing capability superior to all the competition, allowing more customization and detail.
    Incentivized
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    Flowlu
    Flowlu is easier to use and has more features, with more coming. ClickUp feels like it's more 'open' for any type of business with a lot of customization, whereas Flowlu feels like it was created for niches like my own, yet it can easily and quickly be customized for any type of business
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    Return on Investment
    Creately
    • Helped the team work collaboratively by sharing on the ideas on Canvas
    • Boosted the client engagement whenever this tool is used
    • Made the work easier by providing the predesigned templates
    Incentivized
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    Flowlu
    • Time invested in learning the app was huge, there's no go-to resource center and currently their knowledge is scattered (YouTube videos, Knowledge Base, API docs etc)
    • We are able to cancel subscriptions of some of the other CRM and project management apps as the needs are covered by Flowlu
    • There's a significant productivity boost after learning the app but this is not quite measurable just yet
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    ScreenShots

    Creately Screenshots

    Screenshot of templated instructions for Creately AIScreenshot of the AI base templates and text promptsScreenshot of real-time collaborationScreenshot of the AI org chart toolScreenshot of certifications

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