MyDraw vs. Microsoft Visio

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
MyDraw
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Nevron Software in Wilmington offers and supports MyDraw (formerly Nevron Draw), an advanced diagramming application billed as an alternative to Microsoft Visio.N/A
Microsoft Visio
Score 7.6 out of 10
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Microsoft offers Visio, a diagramming tool for building flowcharts, diagrams (e.g. network diagrams), org charts and floor plans, available online as a subscription and also in enterprise level packages (e.g. Visio Professional).
$5
per month per user
Pricing
MyDrawMicrosoft Visio
Editions & Modules
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Visio Plan 1
$5.00
per month per user
Visio Plan 2
$15.00
per month per user
Visio Standard 2024
$309.99
one-time fee On-premises diagramming solution, licensed for one PC
Visio Professional 2024
$579.99
one-time fee On-premises diagramming solution, licensed for one PC
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
MyDrawMicrosoft Visio
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
MyDrawMicrosoft Visio
User Ratings
MyDrawMicrosoft Visio
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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8.1
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
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10.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
MyDrawMicrosoft Visio
Likelihood to Recommend
It worked very well when I import the file from MS Visio. I couldn't able to find the option to create custom images
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I believe any company or individual that is looking to get a process map visualized; would be a great tool. The tool is a great way to get complex ideas onto “paper” for all to see. Visio can be harder to use if you have an idea that is going in many different directions. If all ideas can fit on one page, this is the tool to use to visualize it all.
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Pros
  • Network design
  • Flow chart
  • Timeline schedule
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  • The templates for basic flowcharting are simple to use and cover most of the basic functions and touch points in a diagram.
  • The variety of included icons and connectors means it's very easy to create floor plans and/or network diagrams.
  • The ease at which you can customise connectors with different colours/thickness makes it very effective in overall presentation of a diagram.
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Cons
  • Application crash
  • Some time it use high CPU
  • Integration of other drawing like D
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  • Its inability to delve deeply into micro information successfully.
  • It is a paid software which comes after paying a Microsoft licensing fee.
  • The cost is high and the integration of the stencil library is unnecessarily fragmented.
  • The more you use it, the faster and more effective you will get.
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Likelihood to Renew
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We use Microsoft Visio to keep our diagrams updated and to that end we will need the subscription to keep using the software. Otherwise we will be left with PDF versions of the diagrams.
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Usability
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I think Microsoft Visio is pretty easy to initially pick up and understand the user interface to dive into make basic models. It would be nice if there were some fit for purpose templates so that not as much time needs to be spent on some types of engineering diagram structure. Trying to work on a single Visio file with multiple team members is also a sticking point.
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Support Rating
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Overall, I feel that Microsoft's support is weak. They are now such a behemoth that their model of putting documentation online for their users to sift through is totally outgrown. Given the amount of money you pay for these licenses, Microsoft should provide easy one-on-one support for their products via email or chat. The idea of paying their rates for support incidents is ridiculous. If you have an enormous amount of time on your hands, use their support websites and you will eventually find a solution most of the time.
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Alternatives Considered
The best reason is import and export as MS Visio diagram. Although draw.io can use to present simplified drawing, but it doesn't had option to import from other application. This is primary reason to use MyDraw
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I have personally never used or evaluated other programs similar to Microsoft Visio. I started using it following an indication from a colleague who told me that our University distributes it free of charge to its users. Since I first used it (more or less three years ago), I have never left Microsoft Visio. Excellent!
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Return on Investment
  • It reduced the multiple application usage
  • Better compatibility with different apps
  • Can consider using the license based on AD account instead of device.
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  • Greatly enhanced time to create share and finalize documentation.
  • Better collaboration between disparate teams, such as marketing opts and sales ops.
  • Transparency/visibility into standardize, workflows and processes have led to better team, relationships, and better results that translate directly to the bottom line and ROI.
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