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Compare Creately and Whimsical 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0.00 1 Editor Per Month
Creately
Star Rating
(1,342)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansWhimsical
Star Rating
(187)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 Editor Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Creately excels in visual collaboration, with users praising its intuitive interface and powerful pre-designed templates for various diagram types, making it easy for teams to collaborate regardless of their location or device.
- Users say Whimsical stands out for its versatility and reliability, with many highlighting the exceptional support from the team, which goes the extra mile to assist users in navigating the tool effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Creately's ease of use is a significant advantage, as users appreciate its clean layout and organized structure, which allows for effortless diagram creation without prior experience.
- Reviewers mention that Whimsical is particularly effective for mind mapping, with users finding it to be the perfect tool for organizing ideas in a clear and visually appealing format, which enhances brainstorming sessions.
- Users highlight that while Creately has a broader range of diagramming features, Whimsical's focus on mind mapping and its user-friendly design make it a strong contender for those specifically looking for that functionality.
- G2 reviewers note that both tools have their strengths, but Creately's higher number of recent reviews suggests a more active user base, indicating ongoing improvements and user engagement, which can be crucial for long-term satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creately
Free
Free
For Everyone, Free-to-use Forever
- Unlimited Canvases (45 items max)
- Unlimited Collaborators
- 1 Folder
Whimsical
Free
$0.00
1 Editor Per Month
For personal projects and flexible collaboration.
- Unlimited workspace members
- All Whimsical file types
- 3 team boards
Free Trial
Creately
Free Trial is available
Whimsical
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
206
9.1
127
Ease of Use
8.4
317
9.3
129
Ease of Setup
8.8
160
9.5
29
Ease of Admin
9.1
57
9.1
25
Quality of Support
8.4
138
8.7
89
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
46
9.6
23
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
197
9.3
123
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
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Content Management
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Productivity Tools
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Administration
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Tasks
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Projects
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Resource Management
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Project Monitoring
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
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Logistics
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Editing & Design
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.6
22
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
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Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
8.6
7
9.1
75
8.1
6
8.0
63
8.8
7
8.6
78
Visual Tools
7.9
7
8.3
71
8.1
6
8.6
70
8.3
7
8.1
62
Mind Map Availability
8.1
7
8.3
62
8.1
6
7.9
44
7.9
7
6.4
35
8.3
7
8.9
65
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
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Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.9
30
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.6
28
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Creately and Whimsical are categorized as Diagramming and Mind Mapping
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creately
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Whimsical
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
17.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.1%
Higher Education
6.4%
Education Management
5.5%
Computer & Network Security
3.6%
Other
59.3%
Computer Software
15.9%
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Marketing and Advertising
10.2%
Financial Services
8.5%
Design
7.4%
Other
43.2%
Alternatives
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
Whimsical has no more discussions with answers
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