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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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)

    Zenkit

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AZenkit is a collaborative SaaS platform for project management, database building and more. This solution enables users to follow their data through its entire lifecycle. Zenkit allows users to manage their data in any way they need to – build their own CRM, reporting system, or financial planner. Users can share their data and assign tasks to colleagues.

    $9

    per user

    Pricing
    SmartDrawZenkit
    Editions & Modules
    Team
    $119.40
    per year per user (3 minimum)
    Individual
    $131.40
    per year single user
    Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    Plus
    $9.00
    per user
    Business
    $29.00
    per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SmartDrawZenkit
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$9 per user
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    SmartDrawZenkit
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    SmartDraw Software
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    88%
    Would buy again
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    80%
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    Delivers good value for the price
    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    75%
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    80%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
    Features
    SmartDrawZenkit
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of SmartDraw and Zenkit
    Feature
    SmartDraw
    -
    Ratings
    Zenkit
    8.2
    7 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Task Management00 Ratings9.87 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings8.67 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings5.56 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings9.67 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings6.26 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings8.37 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings8.35 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of SmartDraw and Zenkit
    Feature
    SmartDraw
    -
    Ratings
    Zenkit
    8.0
    5 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
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    Score9.8 out of 10
    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    OmniGraffle
    Score9.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SmartDrawZenkit
    Likelihood to Recommend
    2.8
    (14 ratings)
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    8.8
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SmartDrawZenkit
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Axonic Informationssysteme GmbH
    Zenkit is a good tool to manage your own projects and sharing progress with colleagues. If you are looking for a tool to accomplish this use case, Zenkit would be my first recommendation.
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    Pros
    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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    • Multiple Views - Kanban.Cards, Lists, Tables & even Mindmaps
    • Addition of custom fields which included numbers
    • In table view this can be filtered & numbered fields can have totals at the top.
    • Zenkit has handy pre-buitl templates for different kinds of use such a CRM
    • Has the ability to change field content across cards via bulk action. Neat!
    • Can have formulas in Cutom fields
    • Calander syncs to Google calendar
    • Can bulk import Trello lists & cards easily
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    Cons
    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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    Axonic Informationssysteme GmbH
    • There are some instances where the dashboard gets laggy and buggy. But goes back to normal in a few minutes
    • Integrations still not that advanced--but there's still room for improvement
    • Not recommended for teams with more than 6 people-- you will need to upgrade your account to Premium.
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    Usability
    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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    Axonic Informationssysteme GmbH
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    Support Rating
    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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    Axonic Informationssysteme GmbH
    The support is always friendly and offers fast solutions if possible. Bugs were removed in the next hours after contacting the support. They have also a lot of tutorials and great documentation.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Axonic Informationssysteme GmbH
    As described before, Zenkit adds a lot more flexibility to the things the other applications can do. But this also means that there is no predefined structure which might be helpful for some people. Zenkit is working on that and is releasing some apps building on the core, so that could improve over time.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Axonic Informationssysteme GmbH
    • For the price, it is definitely worth a punt.
    • Helped me manage tasks, processes and strategic goals thus saving time & being more efficient.
    • SImple to learn & plenty of tutorials so onboarding was straightforward.
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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.

    Zenkit Screenshots

    Screenshot of Homepage viewScreenshot of Kanban- View