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Creately vs SmartDraw: catalog facts
Creately	SmartDraw
Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for teams.	Paid Commercial software aimed at individuals and organisations.
Web	Web
Broad set of diagram types and over 1000 templates Infinite whiteboard alongside structured diagrams	Scaled floor plans without full CAD software Thousands of industry-standard symbols
Works online and needs an account Breadth of features can feel heavy for a single quick diagram	Paid product Less precise than dedicated CAD tools for engineering work
Web application	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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