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This evidence is consistent with using Creately as a central hub for planning and execution. - “Creately’s best new feature is its ability to turn diagrams into active project boards by embedding data and tasks directly into shapes.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/8687647) - “Whether we're mapping out timelines, assigning tasks, or brainstorming project workflows, Creately keeps everyone on the same page (literally).” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12702739) - “What I like best about Creately is how it combines visual collaboration with powerful diagramming and data management in one workspace.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12482848) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://creately.com/tour](https://creately.com/tour) ## Claim: “Drag drop 'items' from any data-source on to the canvas to visually interact with data.” ##### Supported by reviews. Relevant reviewers report that Creately works with external data, connects visuals to data sources such as Google Sheets, and stores or embeds data in visual elements. These reviews support the core data-connected canvas functionality, although they do not explicitly verify every data source or the exact drag-and-drop interaction. - “the ability to work with external data.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/8768692) - “The visuals can be connected with data sources such as Google Sheets.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/8469846) - “the ability to connect diagrams with structured data” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12482848) - “Creately let those shapes store data.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10041312) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://creately.com/tour](https://creately.com/tour) ## Claim: “Kanban boards, multi-role workflows, visual prioritization tools to enable any kind of workflow for even items from 3rd party platforms.” ##### Mixed support from reviews. Reviewers describe project boards with embedded tasks, team-member roles, multiple workflows, and integrations with third-party tools, supporting several elements of the claim. However, a reviewer also reports integration problems with JIRA and Confluence, so the evidence is mixed rather than consistently supporting the ability to handle items from any third-party platform. - “Creately’s best new feature is its ability to turn diagrams into active project boards by embedding data and tasks directly into shapes.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/8687647) - “The most impressive feature about the product is the easy drag and drop structure which is not present in google sheets as well the easy setting of KPI's and team member functions and roles” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12739908) - “Integration with Other Tools: Creately integrates with popular tools like Google Workspace, GitHub, Confluence, and Slack, helping you keep all your updates in one place” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10965875) - “Integration Problems: Issues with the JIRA and Confluence versions have been noted, where existing drawings refuse to load” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10965875) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://creately.com/tour](https://creately.com/tour) ## Claim: “Effortlessly create stunning diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps, and more, all in one place.” ##### Supported by reviews. Most reviewers report that Creately makes it easy and fast to create professional-looking diagrams, flowcharts, and mind maps using templates and collaborative features. However, some reviewers find the many features confusing or difficult to use, particularly in certain workflows. - “It has a wide range of templates and elements which make it easy and fast to design professional-looking diagrams and it’s collaborative capabilities are incredibly beneficial for group projects.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12895183) - “Creately has numerous templates and makes creating diagrams and flowcharts simple and faster.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12878381) - “Some thing that I like best about using Creately is that it is helpful in creating mind maps.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12745892) - “It has many features, but it's very annoying and difficult to use. It doesn't really look like the you know, standard stuff, which makes it confusing.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/7587170) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://creately.com/tour](https://creately.com/tour) ## Claim: “Create tasks from any item for anyone in the team.” ##### Mixed support from reviews. Some reviewers describe assigning tasks to teams and embedding tasks directly into diagram shapes, supporting the claimed task functionality. However, another reviewer says the tasks feature is unavailable without an upgrade, so the unqualified claim is not consistently supported. - “Whether we're mapping out timelines, assigning tasks, or brainstorming project workflows, Creately keeps everyone on the same page (literally).” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12702739) - “Creately’s best new feature is its ability to turn diagrams into active project boards by embedding data and tasks directly into shapes.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/8687647) - “I want to test the project management features, but the tasks feature is not available unless you upgrade first.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11150135) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://creately.com/tour](https://creately.com/tour) ## Claim: “Get multiple collaborators on a workspace and track their additions in real-time.” ##### Mixed support from reviews. Reviewers commonly report that multiple team members can collaborate and see edits happen in real time. However, some reviewers cite limits on the number of participants and delays in syncing updates, so the evidence is mixed. - “The real-time collaboration feature is an absolute game-changer. Being able to have the entire team working on the same project plan simultaneously — seeing changes happen live, no back-and-forth emails, no version confusion — is something I didn't know I needed until I had it.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12702739) - “The real-time collaboration features are particularly impressive, allowing multiple team members to brainstorm and edit simultaneously with zero lag.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12559804) - “We need more participants allowed to share and collaborate” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10534229) - “Occasionally, syncing updates across users takes longer than expected, which can interrupt the flow during live sessions.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11861210) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://creately.com/tour](https://creately.com/tour) ## Claim: “Visuals that are backed by databases, with any updates synced across multiple connected workspaces.” ##### Mixed support from reviews. Reviewers report that visuals can connect to external or structured data and that integrations help keep updates in one place, supporting parts of the claim. However, another reviewer reports that syncing updates across users can be delayed, so the evidence is mixed regarding reliable synchronization across connected workspaces. - “The visuals can be connected with data sources such as Google Sheets.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/8469846) - “Additionally, the large library of templates and the ability to connect diagrams with structured data makes planning, project...” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12482848) - “Integration with Other Tools: Creately integrates with popular tools like Google Workspace, GitHub, Confluence, and Slack, helping you keep all your updates in one place” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10965875) - “Occasionally, syncing updates across users takes longer than expected, which can interrupt the flow during live sessions.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11861210) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://creately.com/tour](https://creately.com/tour) ## Claim: “Notes, attachments and custom data-fields for each item, two-way links and full-text search enable seamless knowledge capture and curation.” ##### Supported by reviews. Relevant reviewers support the notes, attachments, and data-storage aspects of the claim. However, these reviews do not specifically address two-way links or full-text search. - “It allows us to collaborate easily. It also, allows us to make notes and add the attachments to make the important notes of project.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11763147) - “Its Smart visual canvas. Unlike normal diagram tools where you just draw shapes. Creately let those shapes store data.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10041312) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://creately.com/tour](https://creately.com/tour)