SmartDraw

Diagramming and project visuals with Gantt templates.

Diagramming, not project management, is really what SmartDraw does — Gantt charts are one of several templates on offer, alongside org charts and process diagrams. Its strength is automated formatting: pick a template, add content, and the layout adjusts itself into something presentation-ready without manual alignment work. That makes it a good fit for anyone who needs a polished Gantt chart or diagram for a report or stakeholder meeting. It works on both web and desktop, and its outputs pair reasonably well with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace documents.

At a glance

Who's it for?

It's for people who need polished project visuals for presentations, rather than a tool to run live project tracking in.

Strength

Its rich diagram templates and automated layouts make it attractive for anyone who needs professional visuals fast.

Trade-off

It isn't a live collaboration PM suite, so it works best alongside a separate tracking tool.

When to choose it

A strong option for creating polished Gantt charts and diagrams for reports and presentations.

SmartDraw pricing

Individual

$10.95 per month

Billed annually; introductory $7.95 for new customers

Team

$10.95 per user / month

Billed annually, 3 user minimum; introductory $6.95 for new customers

Team administrative controls
Shared team folder
Document retention and control
Premium support

Enterprise

Custom contact sales

SSO
Multiple shared folders
Custom company theme
Dedicated customer success manager

Prices in USD, checked October 2026. Prices exclude VAT and local taxes unless stated, and may vary by region, team size, and billing period. Vendors change plans often. See current SmartDraw pricing →