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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    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
    FlowluSmartDraw
    Editions & Modules
    Essential
    $12
    per month per seat
    Advanced
    $22
    per month per user
    Ultimate
    Custom
    per month per seat
    Team
    $119.40
    per year per user (3 minimum)
    Individual
    $131.40
    per year single user
    Enterprise
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FlowluSmartDraw
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details25% discount for annual pricing.—
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    Community Pulse
    FlowluSmartDraw
    Considered Both Products
    Flowlu
    No answer on this topic
    SmartDraw Software
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    49 Answers
    88%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    50 Answers
    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    49 Answers
    75%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    47 Answers
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    50 Answers
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    Features
    FlowluSmartDraw
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Flowlu and SmartDraw
    Feature
    Flowlu
    8.3
    50 Ratings
    8% above category average
    SmartDraw
    -
    Ratings
    Task Management8.749 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resource Management8.938 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gantt Charts7.930 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scheduling8.142 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow Automation8.646 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team Collaboration8.648 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology9.042 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology7.721 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document Management8.244 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email integration9.043 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Access7.538 Ratings00 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking7.937 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management7.924 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management8.335 Ratings00 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Flowlu and SmartDraw
    Feature
    Flowlu
    8.2
    44 Ratings
    7% above category average
    SmartDraw
    -
    Ratings
    Quotes/estimates8.036 Ratings00 Ratings
    Invoicing9.043 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting8.439 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software7.522 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Any.do
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    OmniGraffle
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
    OmniGraffle
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft To Do
    Score7.9 out of 10
    OmniGraffle
    Score9.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FlowluSmartDraw
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.8
    (50 ratings)
    2.8
    (14 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (50 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.1
    (50 ratings)
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FlowluSmartDraw
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    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!
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    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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    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
    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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    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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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    SmartDraw Software
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    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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    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.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    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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    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!
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    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.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    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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    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.
    Incentivized
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    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.