TrustRadius Insights for Wondershare EdrawMax are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, third party data sources.
Pros
Concentric Circles Feature: Multiple reviewers have found the concentric circles feature in the software to be beneficial for creating visually appealing and complex diagrams. This feature allows users to create free-flow shapes with multiple shearing points, enhancing the flexibility of their designs.
Integration with Edrawmind: Several users appreciated the integration of the software with the Mind mapping tool Edrawmind. This integration provides additional options and flexibility when creating diagrams, allowing users to seamlessly incorporate mind maps into their projects.
Large Selection of Templates: Many reviewers noted that the software offers a large selection of templates, catering to a variety of business needs. This extensive template library allows users to quickly start their projects without having to create diagrams from scratch, saving time and effort.
I need to draft simple but dimensioned drawings of our equipment layout for installation and occasionally I need to provide a drawing and specifications for purpose built inverter and battery rooms. EdrawMax is all I need for this and is simple and intuitive to use. I've been impressed with their support where I've needed it.
Pros
dimensioning drawings
a huge library of drawing objects
simple and easy to use object feature management
Cons
the incremental dimensioning and positioning of objects is too course
Likelihood to Recommend
EdrawMax is easy to use and ideal for simple drawings that don't need the sophistication of a CAD package. With EdrawMax you can be drawing your first drawing without any training within minutes.
For more sophisticated technical drawings I would use a proper CAD package
I've been using this product over the last 7 years (since its previous version). My primary use-case is to provide strategic graphical visualization with high-quality output that sends a clear visual message to a larger audience for "deeper engagement". Its not for a general audience but more for a subject matter technical and functionally focussed audience. The key problem this product addresses is its ability to graphically represent complex abstractions that you have created in your mind - such as concentric circles, patterns that you always have in your mind but don't know how to draw them and end up hiring a design expert to do it for you.
Pros
Concentric circles
Free flow shapes with multiple shearing points such as an elongated ellipse
pre-made high-res Icons, images for use
Cons
One-click auto-export feature to a preferred format. Currently, you'd have to go through at least 3 steps to export)
More ready-to-use Icon libraries
API to adjust vector graphics
AI augmentation to provide user input during complex diagramming
I use EDrawMax for a wide variety of needs from designing and describing a new accounting and business operations system for the contractors to use, to designing marketing material for the graphic productions department to use.
EDrawMax is
totally amazing. I just finished an intense 10 day long rush job working 14 hr
days with EdrawMax to put the company in a new, fast growth direction. Almost everything was sublimely superb with the app. It is
deceptively powerful. In fact, it’s easy to under estimate!! It does not look like a cross between a Hummer and a Lamborghini, but it is a workhorse and an artist's treasure. I got stuff done so fast it shocked me. With no training and little prior experience with this app, I was able
to do almost everything I needed.
There are instructional videos for me to watch and that will help to sharpen the ax.
I think the programmers are really great. Super talented and smart, and the app development team has true geniuses at work.
It’s fun to use this. I’m blown away by how many features from other productivity apps are woven into this. I am very productive because it’s built on mainstream
functions and cues which are already in my head! The final ace in the hole is that its continuing to be refined and improved!
Steve Jobs would be very pleased with these guys.
Pros
Flow charting
Depict a complex process so its easily understood
Its structure and organization are very similar to how mainstream apps work.
Its huge and expandable feature set blows away all other apps
I want the right tools because my time is precious. This is the right choice by far.
Cons
I have had trouble printing over sized images on a single page. I succeeded but it needs polish
Some fonts have format issues. So, use a different font or a different size.
I rushed in; had no time to listen to their instructional videos. I'll go back and watch these then probably double my productivity
I can't yet make a new shape library, but it's due to my lack of know-how.
Likelihood to Recommend
I have used over a dozen apps of this sort across 50 years of computing. None are even close to being as good!!
We operate in the field of modular housing and construction. Wondershare EdrawMax helps us to visualize the arrangement of the interior of residential containers or our small houses. Wide range of templates and ready to use icons of equipment are extremely useful in the decision process made by our Clients.
Pros
Useful templates
Variety of icons
User friendly
Cons
Adding foreign languages or at least a possibility to add a diacritical marks by a user
Mirror reflection of the drawing would be a very useful tool
Changing the angle of the drawing does not work well with dimensioning.
Likelihood to Recommend
Great tool for space allocation plan, presentations and diagrams. There are some inconveniencec in using it in more elaborate projects.
I use the Wondershare EdrawMax program when writing articles and books due to my profession. I can express myself more easily in my studies with this program.
Pros
Comfort while drawing
Library richness
Professional library support
Cons
While saving the output as an image, it may be easy to export to word format files as vector.
Due to my profession, power electronics can be a library richness.
Likelihood to Recommend
Compared to similar programs, I can do my work faster.
As an IT Solution Architect, I build solution packs for several clients. I use the Wondershare EdrawMind to mind map the details around the intake of requirements and workflow for the requested project design. Once I have the project request vetted and mind mapped, I will then use Edraw-Max to take the material and create a more detailed design of the solution detailing the requirements in the design with any data and application flows. While there are many tools out there for this type of activity, I appreciate how the EdrawMin and Edraw-max integrate. The number of useful templates, icons, intuitive interface and the import/export feature helps me create documents my clients can utilize as well depending on the tool of choice for their business needs. The Wondershare Support team is also very responsive and does their best to assist you, they follow up to assure your need/issue is resolved. In the event, there is no options/solution they do take the information to the development team. I was pleasantly pleased when they took my need and forwarded to the development team to evaluate in future updates.
Pros
Integrates with Mind mapping tool Edrawmind.
Large selection of template for a number of business needs.
Build timelines and charts.
Cons
Better Visio import/export
Easier option to make the working field infinite or auto break into pages.
Likelihood to Recommend
As part of the suite of tools from Wondershare, EdrawMax provides a large set of tools found in more expensive proprietary tools, integration with Mind Mapping which is a core workstream for my style, The usability of the interface, and options to utilize templated from other toolsets, import-export to other tool types. The tool is a good cost to function ratio.
Fantastic replacement for Visio for us Linux users. I try to use Linux 100% but in my line of work, I do a lot of process design and exchange these with others. This is typically done with Visio but no longer! I have been using EdrawMax on my Ubuntu laptop for around 2 years now and love it. I've had a few hiccups with Visio compatibility along the way, but I report these to the wonderful Wondershare support team and they always go out of their way to sort it out. Including upgrading the product to incorporate the fixes I have specifically asked about. I highly recommend for anyone, Linux, Mac, or Windows users, to try this product.
Pros
Great support
Excellent tool
Good resources
Cons
Visio compatibility can be a but hit and miss but is mostly good.
Likelihood to Recommend
Well suited to anyone who needs to do process flows, infographics, BPN diagrams, anything you would normally do with Visio really.
VU
Verified User
Consultant in Information Technology (1-10 employees)
We use Edraw for both academic and research activities. Students in our senior design classes find e-draw to be the best overall and allows simple line drawings for P&ID or electrical schematics to be quickly and accurately generated.
Pros
P&ID
Electrical Schematics
Cons
The "perpetual" license expires after three years. That is a Nuisance.
Likelihood to Recommend
The software is simple, intuitive, accurate, and has sufficient capabilities for our purposes. It works much more efficiently than the major CAD programs which are not intended for top-level design schematics.
