G2 Vendor Directory

yEd Graph Editor vs. SmartDraw

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricyEd Graph Editor

by yWorks

SmartDraw

by SmartDraw

Overall rating4.44.5
Review count22407
Ease of use8.38.9
Ease of setup10.09.3
Quality of support8.49.2
Meets requirements8.99.0
NPS59.09090971.039604
Small Business36.4%46.8%
Mid-Market36.4%35.6%
Enterprise27.3%17.6%
Total page views1092,046
Total LLM citations57515,536

yEd Graph Editor

yEd is a powerful desktop application that can be used to quickly and effectively generate high-quality diagrams.

Pros

    SmartDraw

    SmartDraw makes professional drawings and diagrams accessible to everyone. Non-technical users can quickly create floor plans, while professionals get the precision and scale they require. With industry-leading floor planning tools, strong data integrations, and an intuitive interface for traditional diagramming, SmartDraw delivers enterprise-ready power without unnecessary complexity. 1. Easy for Anyone, but Precise Enough for Experts Create scaled drawings without all the complexities of traditional CAD software.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Simple
    • Templates
    • Easy Creation
    • Helpful
    • Ease of Learning