ConceptDraw MINDMAP vs. Creately

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ConceptDraw MINDMAP
Score 4.1 out of 10
N/A
ConceptDraw MINDMAP is l mind mapping software application that can also resolve tasks for project management. According to the vendor, multiple shortcuts help users create new topics, re-arrange them and highlight important points, and export to various file formats. Enrich your mind map with in-built visual…N/A
Creately
Score 5.2 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Creately aims to provide powerful diagramming features at a very affordable price. The product boasts an intuitive interface so users can quickly and easily come up with professional diagrams. Users can draw flowcharts, organizational charts, wire-frames, SWOT diagrams, Venn diagrams, network diagrams and many other diagrams using Creately.
$8
per month
Pricing
ConceptDraw MINDMAPCreately
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ConceptDraw MINDMAPCreately
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup Fee$199 per seatNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrice varies for Individual, Commercial, Academic, Nonprofit and GovernmentDiscounted prices for non profits, educational institutes, and charities.
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Community Pulse
ConceptDraw MINDMAPCreately
Considered Both Products
ConceptDraw MINDMAP
Chose ConceptDraw MINDMAP
As we were already using PROJECT, it became obvious that ConceptDraw MINDMAP was the product to use. The integration between those two products is very convenient and useful. The fact that ConceptDraw MINDMAP solutions was usable on Mac OS was also a pre requisite for us. We …
Chose ConceptDraw MINDMAP
It stacks up well although the others are more user friendly (but this may just be down to repeated use)
Chose ConceptDraw MINDMAP
Best tool for brainstorming ideas and gathering requirements with an easy way to connect the information. The other software which we tried had limited options and were more time consuming. The pricing model of ConceptDraw MINDMAP is simple and straightforward. Apart from …
Creately
Chose Creately
Creately is a more intuitive solution and has better looking elements, shapes etc.
Chose 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 …
Chose Creately
In terms of pricing and functionality, Creately was the clear winner at the time, although the jury is still out on Creately's new version in terms of how simple it may be to use.
Best Alternatives
ConceptDraw MINDMAPCreately
Small Businesses
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OmniGraffle
Score 9.1 out of 10
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OmniGraffle
Score 9.1 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
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Cvent Event Diagramming
Score 9.5 out of 10
Cvent Event Diagramming
Cvent Event Diagramming
Score 9.5 out of 10
Enterprises
Cvent Event Diagramming
Cvent Event Diagramming
Score 9.5 out of 10
Cvent Event Diagramming
Cvent Event Diagramming
Score 9.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
ConceptDraw MINDMAPCreately
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
(0 ratings)
8.5
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.6
(0 ratings)
6.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ConceptDraw MINDMAPCreately
Likelihood to Recommend
MINDMAP is very focused on brainstorming and branching hierarchies of ideas and planning. Outside of those uses a more general diagramming software package like ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is a better option.
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Creately is a commonly used tool to create infographic elements for your workflows. It is effortless to use and has excellent and underrated features such as rules & database creation. While using Creately, one can not create hierarchical structures such as folders inside folders and so on for organizing diagrams.
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Pros
  • For an idea, put whatever comes to your mind and organize with ConceptDraw MINDMAP.
  • Easily create slideshows for a business presentation of your idea without going for any other tool.
  • Easily export the work to PDF, PowerPoint and any image format for quick share.
  • Best note taking application which we can connect to our existing work.
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  • The flexibility of use when it comes to design.
  • Option for collaboration with users who do not have paid accounts.
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Cons
  • Having a ConceptDraw Mindmap app running on the iPad would be fantastic.
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  • The fonts are limited
  • Navigating in the canvas can be hard especially if you're working on a big one
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Support Rating
The sales team is very responsive and willing to help out with questions, however the community of users is not as large as some other products so it can be difficult to find answers to more complex problems
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It definitely could be better, but it may also depend on the type of license you are subscribing to.
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Alternatives Considered
As we were already using PROJECT, it became obvious that ConceptDraw MINDMAP was the product to use. The integration between those two products is very convenient and useful. The fact that ConceptDraw MINDMAP solutions was usable on Mac OS was also a pre requisite for us. We did not use any other Mind Map software.
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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.
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Return on Investment
  • It allows collaborative working for colleagues working remotely
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  • 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
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ScreenShots

ConceptDraw MINDMAP Screenshots

Screenshot of ConceptDraw MIDMAP v10 is perfect for brainstorming, project planning, meeting management, note taking, and much more.Screenshot of Data ExchangeScreenshot of Presentation ModeScreenshot of ConceptDraw OFFICE IntegrationScreenshot of In-built GraphicsScreenshot of Hypernotes

Creately Screenshots

Screenshot of the diagram creation interfaceScreenshot of the diagrams and visual frameworks available to express ideasScreenshot of Creately VIZ's strategic frameworks used to deliver insights.