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At a Glance
IBM Blueworks Live
IBM Blueworks Live
Star Rating
(76)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (61.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$56.20 1 Users Per Month
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Visio
Visio
Star Rating
(673)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Visio excels in its drag-and-drop functionality, with a score of 9.1, making it easy to create diagrams and flowcharts quickly. In contrast, IBM Blueworks Live, while offering decent design tools, does not match this level of user satisfaction.
  • Reviewers mention that Visio's integration capabilities are robust, scoring 8.5, allowing seamless connections with various applications. On the other hand, IBM Blueworks Live struggles in this area with a lower score of 6.0, indicating limited integration options.
  • G2 users highlight that Visio's process design features are highly rated at 8.4, providing users with effective tools for mapping out workflows. Conversely, IBM Blueworks Live's process design capabilities, while functional, do not receive the same level of acclaim.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Visio's customization options, scoring 8.8, which allows for tailored diagrams and templates. In contrast, IBM Blueworks Live offers fewer customization features, leading to a less personalized user experience.
  • Reviewers say that Visio's document collaboration features are strong, with a score of 8.7, enabling teams to work together efficiently. IBM Blueworks Live, while offering collaboration tools, does not provide the same level of functionality, resulting in a less effective collaborative environment.
  • Users report that Visio's quality of support is satisfactory, with a score of 8.0, providing timely assistance when needed. IBM Blueworks Live, however, has a slightly lower support rating of 7.9, indicating that users may experience longer wait times or less effective support.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Blueworks Live
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$56.20
1 Users Per Month
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Visio
Free
$0.00
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Free Trial
IBM Blueworks Live
Free Trial is available
Visio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
63
8.8
586
Ease of Use
8.4
65
8.1
592
Ease of Setup
8.5
48
8.7
126
Ease of Admin
8.3
42
8.1
107
Quality of Support
7.9
53
8.0
375
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
41
8.5
95
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
61
6.7
576
Features by Category
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Communication
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Content Management
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Productivity Tools
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Administration
Not enough data
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Logistics
6.0
5
8.4
114
6.3
5
7.9
99
Not enough data
8.3
130
Not enough data
8.2
114
Not enough data
8.1
54
Editing & Design
Not enough data
9.1
143
Not enough data
8.7
132
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
8.7
142
Not enough data
8.6
137
Agentic AI - Org Chart
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaborative WhiteboardHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design Tools
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
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9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Communication Tools
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Integrations
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Software Offering
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Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
Not enough data
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Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Visual Tools
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Mind Map Availability
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Not enough data
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Visual Collaboration PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
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Collaboration
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Hardware
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Security
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms
Not enough data
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Platform Basics
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Platform Additional Functionality
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Business Process ManagementHide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
7.7
58
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Process Management
8.6
52
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Not enough data
8.0
51
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Not enough data
7.1
41
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Not enough data
7.3
34
Not enough data
7.3
33
Not enough data
6.8
33
Not enough data
7.1
34
Not enough data
Customization
7.9
49
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Not enough data
8.4
52
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Not enough data
8.6
51
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Not enough data
7.3
40
Not enough data
7.2
39
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Not enough data
Collaboration
7.8
50
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Not enough data
7.6
41
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Not enough data
8.2
48
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Not enough data
7.6
44
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Process Management
Not enough data
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Process Development
8.0
33
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Blueworks Live
IBM Blueworks Live
Visio
Visio
IBM Blueworks Live and Visio are categorized as Org Chart and Diagramming
Unique Categories
IBM Blueworks Live
IBM Blueworks Live is categorized as Business Process Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Blueworks Live
IBM Blueworks Live
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
7.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
61.4%
Visio
Visio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.7%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM Blueworks Live
IBM Blueworks Live
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Financial Services
12.9%
Computer Software
8.6%
Banking
7.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.7%
Other
51.4%
Visio
Visio
Information Technology and Services
9.9%
Hospital & Health Care
6.4%
Computer Software
5.3%
Higher Education
4.6%
Computer Networking
3.2%
Other
70.6%
Alternatives
IBM Blueworks Live
IBM Blueworks Live Alternatives
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Visio
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Discussions
IBM Blueworks Live
IBM Blueworks Live Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
IBM Blueworks Live has no discussions with answers
Visio
Visio Discussions
What is most interesting thing you like on Visio?
4 Comments
Jose P.
JP
That depends what are you trying to do. In my opinion. the ability to draw different types of diagrams using forms libraries, either built-in or that you can...Read more
Can I use this software for drawing diagrams easily?
3 Comments
Jose P.
JP
For sure, yesRead more
Is there any option (search engine) available in software, where I can import shapes from Internet?
2 Comments
Elie S.
ES
Hello, you can go to insert and then select online photos and type the name of the stencil you want to import. for example CISCO Stencil regards, ElieRead more