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Creately

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An online diagramming tool with built-in productivity features to create diagrams faster. Draw flowcharts, mind maps, org charts, network diagrams, Venn diagrams and 50+ other diagrams types. Readymade templates to get started fast.

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License model

  • FreemiumProprietary

Country of Origin

  • GB flagUnited Kingdom

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Online  Need to upgrade to Premium to create private charts
3.8 / 5 Avg rating (13)
109likes
15comments
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Features

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  1.  Flow diagram visualisation
  2.  Multiple export options
  3.  Mind Mapping
  4.  Flow Chart
  5.  Real time collaboration
  6.  Export to PDF
  7.  Team Collaboration
  8.  Wireframing
  9. Confluence icon  Confluence integration
  10. JIRA icon  Jira integration
  11.  ER Diagrams
  12.  Export to SVG
  13.  Document templates
  14.  Website wireframing
  15.  Workflow
  16.  Custom templates

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Creately information

  • Developed by

    GB flagCinergix Pty Ltd
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $4 and $1500 per month + free version with limited functionality.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.8 (13 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    80 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

Our users have written 15 comments and reviews about Creately, and it has gotten 109 likes

Creately was added to AlternativeTo by charanjit on May 18, 2009 and this page was last updated May 9, 2022.

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Comment summary: Creately is praised for its ease of use, visual appeal, and usefulness in creating diagrams such as flowcharts and mind maps. Users appreciate its affordability and vast array of templates. However, some users report issues, including sound quality in tutorials, text display problems in certain browsers, saving errors despite subscriptions, and installation difficulties on some systems. The free plan is seen as restrictive and the desktop version as commercial. There's criticism for relying on outdated technology like Flash and poor customer support.
Top Positive Comment
Shehan
Jul 19, 2018
2

I mainly use it for personal use since I don't want to pay for Visio, which I have access from my workplace. It is surprisingly easy to use compared to Visio and diagrams are also visually pleasing

Top Negative Comment
arthurburkart
Oct 1, 2015
1

I spent a little over 2 hours building out a diagram, which I was blissfully unaware was not saving despite all indications to the contrary. I understand it is a freemium software, so I shouldn't expect much. However, I had actually paid for a subscription to their online service and a license for their desktop app. If they're going to take my money, then my minimum expectation is that it does the thing it says it does.

As for the desktop app, it cannot be installed on 64bit linux distros without absurd effort and research because it depends on software that is no longer supported by any of the main distros. You're not safe if you're on OSX either. I installed it on Yosemite and it completely fell over; couldn't load any diagrams.

I imagine most diagram services provide a better experience than this.

gillessavary
May 25, 2016

Totally agree. Spent 1,5 hour to create a diagramm. Then, created an account to store it. After that, impossible to get my 1,5 h work back. My diagramm was ... deleted, corrupted, i don't know... i don't recommend this app too.

krish077333
Feb 1, 2025
1

It seems https://creately.com now supports automated entity-relationship (ER) diagram generation, making database design faster and more efficient.

This one I mentioned - https://creately.com/lp/er-diagram-tool-online/

andreeamgh
Dec 27, 2022
0

The "free" plan is a lie, the program is mostly a premium with a very limited free trial. The storage limit counts every object that you made even if you delete it, so you will inevitably run out of space and be forced to upgrade. I made 2 small E/R diagrams and it locked me out. The support page also specifies you cannot free space because it will still count. Also their customer support is unreachable and the editor is very slow.

Skalamanga
Jul 28, 2018
0

Tried to sign in using Google which fails. Tried to demo and it asks for flash! It's 2018! Flash has been dead for a decade!

nu1silva
Jul 26, 2018
0

Easy and efficient tool when making mind maps, flowcharts, and even Venn diagrams.

pubudugokarella
Jul 26, 2018
0

I have been using this for last 5 years. Easy to draw and share diagram with this.

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What is Creately?

Creately makes diagramming and design easy. We do this with an access anywhere, online application that is purpose built for collaboration. Creately allows teams to solve problems and collaborate visually. It stands out from the crowd for its ease of use and intuitive interface. Built-in collaboration, revision control, 1-click publishing on the Internet and Smart Objects make Creately the easiest and most powerful online diagramming application today.

From technical diagrams like flowcharts, UML, ER to business and educational diagrams - Creately comes loaded with great easy start templates.

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