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# Compare EdrawMax vs SketchWow

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> Detailed comparison between EdrawMax and SketchWow. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | EdrawMax | SketchWow |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 205 | 574 |
| **Starting Price** | US$11,50 | US$39,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | - |

## Best for

### EdrawMax

Anyone can be the diagram expert in your field with EdrawMax: Engineer, IT Developer, Marketer, Product Manager, Sales, Educator, Student, Consultant and more.

### SketchWow

SketchWow is loved by Small Business, Enterprise, I/T, Educators, Marketers, Designers, Creators, Agencies, Coaches/Consultants and non-creative types.

## Key features

### EdrawMax

- Change Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Customizable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualization
- Design Management
- Design Templates
- Diagramming
- Drag & Drop
- File Management
- File Sharing
- Flowchart
- Mind Maps
- Network Diagram
- Templates

### SketchWow

- Auto Update
- Brainstorming
- Customizable Templates
- Design Templates
- Diagramming
- Digital Canvas
- Drag & Drop
- Flowchart
- Freehand Sketch
- Ideation
- Mind Maps
- Templates

## Links

- [View EdrawMax Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/82970/edraw-max)
- [View SketchWow Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1054154/sketchwow)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/82970/1054154/edraw-max/vs/sketchwow)

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