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Pastel vs. SmartDraw

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Pastel
Score 6.7 out of 10
N/A
Pastel is a visual collaboration tool from the company of the same name in Toronto, that helps users get project approvals faster. A SaaS, it works from a browser, and users can give visual feedback directly on websites, and users can create a canvas out of any website to get a point across in seconds. It can be used to automatically create tickets and tasks into other tools.
$29
per month 1 user
SmartDraw
Score 5.9 out of 10
N/A
SmartDraw 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
PastelSmartDraw
Editions & Modules
Solo
$29
per month one user
Studio
$99
per month starts at 5 users
Enterprise
$350
per month starts at 10 users
Team
$119.40
per year per user (3 minimum)
Individual
$131.40
per year single user
Enterprise
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PastelSmartDraw
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
PastelSmartDraw
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User Ratings
PastelSmartDraw
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
2.8
(14 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
PastelSmartDraw
Likelihood to Recommend
Pastel
No answers on this topic
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!
Brad Holliday, PHR, SHRM-CP, CBM, MBA | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Pros
Pastel
No answers on this topic
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.
KH
Kimberly Higgins
Paralegal Assistant
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Cons
Pastel
No answers on this topic
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
Genie Huff-Forkner | TrustRadius Reviewer
Genie Huff-Forkner
Co-Owner, Executive Director of Marketing & Public Relations
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Support Rating
Pastel
No answers on this topic
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!
Trish Kootstra | TrustRadius Reviewer
Trish Kootstra
Office Manager
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Alternatives Considered
Pastel
No answers on this topic
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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Anonymous
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Return on Investment
Pastel
No answers on this topic
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.
Verified User
Anonymous
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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.