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Compare Creately and Milanote 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (70.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial
Creately
Star Rating
(1,344)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansMilanote
Star Rating
(42)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Creately excels in visual collaboration, with users highlighting its intuitive interface and powerful pre-designed templates for various diagram types, making it easy for teams to collaborate regardless of their location.
- Users say that Milanote stands out for its beautiful, visual interface, which allows for creative organization of thoughts and projects, likening it to a digital whiteboard that is perfect for moodboards and storyboards.
- Reviewers mention that while Creately offers a free version that is accessible for small businesses, it may not always meet specific workflow needs as effectively as Milanote, which provides a free trial that allows users to explore its features before committing.
- According to verified reviews, Milanote receives higher marks for ease of use and setup, with users appreciating its user-friendly design that simplifies project management, making it a favorite for managing social media calendars.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Creately's collaborative editing features are robust, but some users feel that Milanote's task management capabilities are superior, allowing for more effective organization and tracking of projects.
- Users report that while Creately has a strong focus on diagram creation, Milanote's flexibility in handling various types of creative work gives it an edge, particularly for those looking to blend project management with creative brainstorming.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creately
Free
Free
For Everyone, Free-to-use Forever
- Unlimited Canvases (45 items max)
- Unlimited Collaborators
- 1 Folder
Milanote
Free
Free Trial
Use Milanote for free
- 100 notes, images or links
- 10 file uploads
- Unlimited shared boards
Free Trial
Creately
Free Trial is available
Milanote
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
208
9.1
32
Ease of Use
8.4
319
9.3
32
Ease of Setup
8.8
162
9.0
5
Ease of Admin
9.1
57
8.7
5
Quality of Support
8.4
140
8.9
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
46
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
199
9.6
32
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
Editing & Design
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Org Chart
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design Tools
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Communication Tools
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Integrations
8.1
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
Software Offering
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
8.6
7
9.7
10
8.1
6
9.8
10
8.8
7
9.8
10
Visual Tools
7.9
7
9.2
10
8.1
6
9.8
10
8.3
7
8.8
7
Mind Map Availability
8.1
7
9.0
7
8.1
6
8.8
7
7.9
7
6.7
7
8.3
7
10.0
7
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
Hardware
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
Security
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Creately and Milanote are categorized as Mind Mapping
Unique Categories
Creately is categorized as Collaborative Whiteboard, Org Chart, Diagramming, and Visual Collaboration Platforms
Milanote is categorized as Note-Taking Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creately
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Milanote
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
17.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Higher Education
6.4%
Education Management
5.5%
Computer & Network Security
3.6%
Other
59.4%
Marketing and Advertising
22.0%
Real Estate
9.8%
Computer Software
7.3%
Photography
4.9%
Media Production
4.9%
Other
51.2%
Discussions
What is the best way to indulge in collaborative work?
21 Comments
TT
Nice
https://thetalk-room.com/Read more
Is there a special plan for educational institutes?
1 Comment
Official Response from Creately
Yes. We provide heavily discounted plans for educational institutes. Please email edu@creately.com for further details.Read more
Is there a special plan for nonprofits?
1 Comment
Official Response from Creately
Yes. If you're running a charity or an open source project please contact sales@creately.com for a scholarship plan.Read more
Milanote has no discussions with answers
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