SmartDraw

With SmartDraw, you can create professional-looking visuals of all kinds quickly and easily.

SmartDraw for Desktop is the only diagramming solution that you can install behind a firewall on a Windows desktop and also run on a Mac and online with all of the third-party integrations you'd expect.

And better yet, the powerful online version is fully integrated and compatible with the Windows version. You can move seamlessly between them. SmartDraw helps you draw a diagram to illustrate your work!

Note: SmartDraw is now SmartDraw Cloud (WebApp). It combines diagramming, whiteboarding and data into one enterprise-friendly online solution.

Features and Highlights

SmartDraw is Leading the Way to the Future
Microsoft Visio® has been the standard app for diagramming for over twenty years but does not appear to be on a path to sustain this. Microsoft only moved Visio® to the browser recently in an extremely limited form and the tool remains the only powerful alternative for anyone needing a full-featured diagramming program on a Mac, PC, or any other device.

SmartDraw is Fully Compatible with the Old Standard
To replace an old standard, the new standard needs to make the transition easy. this software can both import and export diagrams and stencils in Visio format (VSD and VSDX) with the best results in the industry.

Rich and Deep Content
This product includes over 4,500 templates for more than 70 different diagram types and over 34,000 symbols for every discipline including engineering, software design, healthcare as well as the standard shapes used for flowcharts, organization charts, and many other diagrams. No product has more.

Easy to Use
The software help you make diagrams with powerful automation. Add, delete or move shapes and your diagram will automatically adjust and maintain its formatting. Choose from several attractive design themes and add your own photos and images for a professional finish.

SmartDraw is Powerful
The program allows you to draw and print architectural and engineering diagrams to scale. The software even provides an AutoCAD-like annotation layer that automatically resizes to match a diagram. Simple online-only apps don't do this at all.

Effortless Collaboration
You and your team can work on the same flowchart using the Cloud, or your favorite file sharing apps like Dropbox®, Google Drive™ or OneDrive®. You can also share files with non the users by simply emailing them a link.

Integrations to Make Collaboration Easy
This tool integrates easily with tools you already use. With just a click, you can send your diagram directly to Microsoft Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, or Outlook®. The Cloud also has plugins for G Suite. You can also get the app for Atlassian® Confluence, Jira, and Trello.

World-Class Support
If you ever need help, SmartDraw's expert in-house support team is only an email or phone call away for free - even for trial users.

SmartDraw is Mature and Secure
The tool has over twenty years of experience serving customers both large and small including 80% of the Fortune 500. This tool provides enterprise-quality license administration tools and support. The Cloud is fully secure and the software is SOC 2 certified.

Available in Multiple Languages
Smart Draw Cloud is available in 100 languages to make creating diagrams easy in any language in a globally distributed workforce.

Products

• Diagramming
• Whiteboard
• Data Integration
• Apps & Integrations
• What's New
• Flowchart Maker
• Floor Plan Designer
• Org Chart Templates
• Visio Alternative
• Lucidchart Alternative

How to Use

• Launch the application after installation
• Choose a template or start from scratch
• Use drag-and-drop tools to add shapes and symbols
• Customize diagrams with text, colors, and effects
• Save or export your diagram in preferred format
• Print or share your project via email or cloud

Pricing

Individual: $9.95/month (billed annually) for solo users.

Team: $8.25/user/month (billed annually, min 3 users) with team admin tools, shared folder, document control, account consolidation, and premium support.

Enterprise: Starting at $5/user/month (billed annually); includes all Team features plus SSO, multiple shared folders, and custom branding — contact sales for details.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Processor: 1.6 GHz or faster, dual-core recommended
• RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
• Disk Space: 1 GB of available hard-disk space
• Display: 1024x768 resolution or higher
• Internet: Required for installation and updates

PROS

• Easy-to-use drag-and-drop interface
• Wide range of built-in templates
• Cloud integration for easy sharing
• Supports Visio file formats
• Strong automation features

CONS

• Limited offline functionality
• Steep pricing for full version
• No mobile version available
• Interface may feel outdated
• Requires stable internet connection

Note: 7 days trial version.