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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of SketchWow Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.8 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews BR Bridgitt R ConsultantStaffing and Recruiting, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I use it for creating engaging visuals, process maps, diagrams, and presentation assets, and it consistently helps me produce polished content quickly.“ May 19, 2026 Terry H DirectorTelecommunications, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The inability to change font characteristics on words in a paragraph - bold, color, etc... think MS Word type editing.“ February 4, 2025 Jordan B TeacherEducation Management, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “As a teacher and researcher with no creative talent whatsoever, sketchwow makes it very easy to make engaging, visually appealing graphics and presentations.“ May 29, 2026 TC Tracy C OwnerWriting and Editing, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I could wish that I could label the items when creating animations. When there are a lot of elements it's very confusing the way they're all labeled 'group' or 'polyline', i.e. the default element name.“ February 5, 2025 Katy M Profit FinderProfessional Training & Coaching, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “SketchWow fills that need and is continuing to find new ways to adapt as technology changes, including having AI features. “ May 18, 2026 Jordan B TeacherEducation Management, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “There was a weird thing with the payment system so I ended up paying twice for one component.“ May 29, 2026 JC Jim C FounderHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “A great tool for making up explanation slides and adding interesting graphics to presentations and social media. Because it is so easy and fast to use there is no barrier to quickly putting an image in your document and has replaced some other AI and manual ways of doing it.“ February 14, 2025 Katy M Profit FinderProfessional Training & Coaching, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The software \*used to be\* a little "clunky" and non-intuitive. “ May 18, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 588 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Anaïs K. Hypnotherapist Alternative Medicine Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "SketchWow os really fun and easy !" January 5, 2026 5.0 I'm very happy with SketchWow. I love making colorful charts and timelines. It's so easy and fun to use ! The hand drawn effect works very well with my brand image. Pros It's one-time paiement and is worth it. You can easily drag and drop icons. You can lock arrows and lines to objects so when you move the object, the arrow will move too. It's very good to create timelines, diagrams... I love the hand drawn effect : when activated, you can drag and drop the same icon, it will slightly differ. The icons can be colored, you can add fonts... I love the charts I'm doing with SketchWow. The customer support is very quick to answer. Cons Never enough icons ! I have the pro account, so there are more icons and they recently added more, but still. It lacks of an auto save feature. It would be nice to be able to use more than one color for some icons. Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) I still use Canva for documents, social media images, but I love SketchWow for making timelines, flowcharts for my trainings. Review Source Cal T. Founder Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Unique Visual Representations" May 15, 2026 5.0 It is quick and easy to produce unique visual representations of what I want to get accross (a picture says a thousand words). Pros It is easy to use and produces unique visual descriptions. It is not the boxy graphics that a person tries to create in MicroSoft PowerPoint. Cons Nothing. The key to success with SketchWow is to know what you want to get accross to the viewer. Then you can have fun turning that idea into a creative visual. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/)[Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) What I could produce with these two software products was boxy, boring, and limited. Review Source PS Parul S. Founder Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Absolutely diabolical, terrible features and UX" December 7, 2024 1.0 Not good I have had to request a refund. Took me too long to learn how to use and I am a fast learner! Pros Cheap I guess? I didn’t really like anything else about it Cons Literally everything. I can’t believe every positive review is real. The software is clunky and has an awful user experience. You can’t open more than 1 window so good luck trying to copy stuff from one file to another! The templates are so limited and barely have anything canva doesn’t and they are so cluttered and awful. Basically unusable for any of my word. Review Source Response from SketchWow December 19, 2024 This is not the "Wow" experience that we strive for when using SketchWow. Note: You can copy designs from one document to another in SketchWow. Our support team could have provided instructions on how to do that. Thank you for giving SW a try. Sorry that we did not meet your expectations. :( Philip D. CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Exelent Product" May 15, 2026 5.0 WoW Pros Very easy to use. I even use it as a whiteboard in my team meetings, and then just publish the results in the meeting group. It is the best drawing software I have used. I can express myself perfectly. Cons None so far. I don't have any regret for using this. It's doing what I need it to do. Thank you for a great product Alternatives considered [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) Reason for choosing SketchWow It just work so much better for what I do with it Review Source SS Sergio S. CEO Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great product. It shines in the graphic market" June 10, 2026 5.0 Great for job and personal tasks. Good level of security. Great value for the money you spend. Regular improvements. Moreover the author listens to the customers, and reacts very quickly Pros Very nice product. Complete, Modular, User-friendly.. It gives a lot of opportunities to the editor. It has received great updates from the last two years Cons Sometimes a little bit confused, but a few hours of training fix it easily. The learning curve is not flat, but it worths the value Alternatives considered [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) Reason for choosing SketchWow I use eihther Canva either NoteIn , depending on needs and situations Review Source Johnny B. Owner-Marketing Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Total Game-Changer for My Visuals!" February 5, 2025 5.0 Honestly, it’s been fantastic. My business content now has a clean, polished look that keeps my audience engaged, and it’s all thanks to how user-friendly and robust SketchWow is. I also love that whenever I run into a question, \[sensitive content hidden\] and his crew are super responsive and genuinely care about making the software better. I’m excited to see what else they’ll come up with! Pros I absolutely love how quick and effortless it is to get professional-looking infographics up and running. The ready-to-use templates make it super easy to customize visuals for my blog posts and coaching sessions, and I can whip up eye-catching graphics without spending hours tinkering. Plus, the support from \[sensitive content hidden\] & The SketchWow Team is top-notch—they’re always there with helpful tips and fresh ideas. Cons There really isn’t much to complain about! If I had to pick something, I’d say it’d be great to have even more animation options. But that’s more of a bonus wish than a real downside. Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) I switched from Canva because I needed a tool specifically designed for more advanced mind mapping, project planning, and data-focused visuals. SketchWow’s specialized features and templates have made my workflow much smoother, allowing me to create professional-looking infographics without the hassle of juggling multiple apps. Plus, the support from the SketchWow team has been fantastic, which made the transition even easier. Review Source Steve G. CEO Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Wowed by SketchWow!" January 31, 2025 5.0 I've used plenty of tools to create visuals and diagrams (former SmartDraw user here), but SketchWow blows them all out of the water. It's incredibly easy to use—no complicated setup or steep learning curve. I was able to jump right in and start creating in minutes! One of the things that makes SketchWow so special is the hand-drawn style. It gives my diagrams a more personal, creative touch instead of the boring, standard look I get with other apps. Plus, the built-in templates and AI features save so much time when I need quick, polished visuals. Customization is super flexible too—tons of fonts, icons, and export options - I love the ability to export animated GIFs! And the fact that it's a one-time payment for lifetime access? Amazing value! The team is also really responsive, constantly updating the tool and listening to user feedback. It's clear they care about making this the best product possible. If you need a fun, creative, and powerful tool for visuals, SketchWow is a no-brainer. Highly recommend! Pros Pretty much everything. It's a very flexible visual tool that makes creating interesting and entertaining diagrams so easy. Cons They are always adding new features to an already amazing feature set, so for me there are no "Cons". Switched from [SmartDraw](https://www.capterra.com/p/78945/SmartDraw/) After SmartDraw switched to a subscription model I starting looking for something else. Then I discovered SketchWow with their offer for a perpetual licence. Review Source Michele W. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very Happy Customer" February 8, 2025 5.0 I Love SketchWow! Worth the money, and customer service is excellent Pros creative ideas, colorful, unique and super easy to customize. Customer service is also excellent. Cons Just keep the templates coming! I like having tons to choose from. Alternatives considered [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) Reason for choosing SketchWow cost and creativity; liked the simple animations Review Source Terry H. Director Telecommunications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "SketchWow...SketchYES! Must have tool for presentations." February 4, 2025 5.0 I love this tool, and my colleagues have started using as well. The learning curve is quick, its intuitive. Pros I have done dozens of presentations with SketchWow, and every time there is at least one audience/participant the compliments the unque look and feel of the presentation. It stands out from the typical powerpoint. Cons The inability to change font characteristics on words in a paragraph - bold, color, etc... think MS Word type editing. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) Better presentation tool, unique templates and animation. Review Source Michael H. L. Owner Think Tanks Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best scribble tool" January 31, 2025 5.0 I mainly use it for explainer videos for trainings. Pros Graphic styles, number of templates, graphics, animation and ease of use and with the new version the zoom fuction is great. Continuous improved functionality is great. And of course the price. Cons There could be more animations and templates - but this is an eternal request. Switched from [Doodly](https://www.capterra.com/p/228844/Doodly/) I like the way to draw animated graphics with this style. Review Source KR Kautilya R. freelance Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "good tool for creating content in social media " February 7, 2025 5.0 good till now it is timesaving and have different option Pros option are very good loved it good tool to be used Cons mind map option are less if more option good Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) lagging of creative template in canva made me switch Review Source LH Lisbeth H. Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fantastic for workflow geeks like me! " February 4, 2025 5.0 Love it. I’m a total workflow geek, so this program has had me miss social gatherings because I just want to be at home and play with it, lol! Pros It’s intuitive, presentations can look anywhere from super polished, to funny and cartoon-like. And did I mention intuitive? Cons That I need and want all the icons and features and that costs a bit extra (I’m just missing one «tier» I think). Except from that, I bought the whole thing. I wish it truly was an app so I could use it on my iPad as well. Switched from [Visio](https://www.capterra.com/p/201133/Visio/) Visio is horrible. I also use Lucidchart at work. Sketchwow is my secret superpower at my home computer. Review Source Katy M. Profit Finder Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "One-Time Purchase Turned Into Long-Time Loyal User" May 18, 2026 5.0 I purchased the software thinking I would use it one time to solve a particular need. However, I keep finding new uses for it and enjoy making fun images that people are able to understand and enjoy reading. Pros I've owned and used SketchWow for a couple of years now. I bought it originally to solve a specific need, which it did well. What impresses me is the continual value this company adds to the software. They just released V3.0 and have made the software even more intuitive and easy to use. I used Canva regularly and love it. However, it's not easy to produce images that are less formal and more fun. SketchWow fills that need and is continuing to find new ways to adapt as technology changes, including having AI features. Their pricing makes the purchase a no-brainer! I highly recommend them. I Cons The software \*used to be\* a little "clunky" and non-intuitive. Took a little time to figure things out. However, they've made great improvements in the software and it's getting better all the time. I really like the people behind the software. Review Source Rick K. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "3.0 is Exceptional!" May 15, 2026 5.0 The support team continues to be outstanding. Platform has proven incredibly reliable over time with consistent upgrades that genuinely improve the experience instead of disrupting it. It’s rare to find software that evolves this well while maintaining the same dependable performance and customer support. Pros The redesigned experience is cleaner, faster, and finally makes everything feel intuitive without losing any of the powerful functionality we relied on before. Version 3.0 took an already solid product and turned it into something exceptional. Cons It's too-good-to-be-true-price causes caution but it's true - all these modifiable templates at a crazy discounted rate. Love it! Review Source 'Darren W. MD Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Whopping, Outstanding & Wondrous 😊" February 13, 2025 5.0 It's easy to use, produces effective results and is cheap to buy. I can't think of another piece of software that I can say that about. I normally shy away from lifetime deals as have been burned with them before, but not-so with Sketch Wow, they seem to go from strength-to-strength and aren't going anywhere! Pros Sketch Wow produces those cute hand-drawn style of graphics that tend to get LOADS more engagement than something more polished. Plus it's drag-and-drop easy to use, so sketches can be run-up in no time. I would argue it should be part of any marketer or course makers toolkit. Cons I'm struggling to find something I don't like about it, but something missing - as far as I know - is a template marketplace. If you ever decide to make one I own the domain sketchwowtemplates.com so hit me up! Review Source TA Tyler A. Founder Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product for Sketch styled assets. " March 11, 2025 5.0 It is a solid bit of kit. Totally usable, I opted to upgrade to PRO and completely worth it. Will likely use it for at least my own company. It fits us really well and I can create VERY quickly, and less overwhelming than Canva or others. Pros First, Ease of use. I have been creating training material and content for over 20 years. This is hands-down the fastest workflow of any design software I have used for infographics and diagrams. I am shifting all of my IPs to this form of branding just so I can use the software for them all. Cons One: the sketch vibe is great, and usable, but FEELS like a barrier if your client is corporate modern and you need to change all the assets. So, other templates for different styles would be nice. Two: Cloud saves for your projects. I have NO idea where my files are after moving and changing computers. Now I have to go hunt all my backup drives, or start fresh. Review Source Dede W. Web Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Valuable software powered with AI" February 12, 2025 5.0 This is the most valuable desktop software that I use. Honestly I have very a few desktop app as I prefer mobility but for sketchwow I installed it because I like to use it so much and help me a lot with my works Pros Simplicity, to make an awesome slide as easy as drag and drop Cons Only available in desktop app, file size quite big as I use all available features Review Source PL Paul L. Pastor Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Top software to spice up ppt presentations" February 7, 2025 5.0 Excellent and fun to use. I like to use it in my ppt presentations, especially for summaries. Visually eye-catching. A lot of template choices, and a nice AI-generated graphics feature Pros AI-generated graphics that I can edit, and the templates Cons It would be nicer to have templates that have options for 3,4,5,6 points, and more template sizes that fit a ppt slide Review Source Andreas Sune H. Mindfulness instructor Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GREAT tool if you want to be creative" January 31, 2025 5.0 Amazing, fun, innovative and just a joy to use and with the completely right amount of newsletters that are amongst the best newsletters I receive: Funny, witty, very informative and just a joy to read. The support is awesome too. Pros This is not like any other software out there - but so quirky and innovative and well thought out with amazing and very creative templates - nothing like the ordinary stuff you see everywhere. It's simply just fun to use and with some very creative possibilities - and the team are amazing to constantly bring updates. Cons I must admit that I really like SketchWow. But if I should mention anything it could be that the AI tools could be even better. But in all fairness: That goes for ANY AI tool. It's still very impressive! Review Source Shaun N. Agile Coach Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazing value for money!" February 5, 2025 5.0 Loving it, get fantastic results really quickly. Pros SketchWow is incredibly feature packed and yet really easy to use. You can pull together really interesting diagrams, slides and info docs in minutes. The animations add a little pizzazz to the whole thing and it's just fabulous having all this value in a single license and not on a darned monthly fee. Cons There's nothing really to dislike about this product, I have yet to make use of everything it offers, but love everything I have used so far. Maybe a bit better searching through the different elements? Review Source SB Steven B. Chairman Law Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "How to make law interesting" February 5, 2025 5.0 Overall Sketchwow is fabulous. It allows me to put into pictures complex legal concepts that are easier to grasp and take in when seen. Pros It was easy to use and intuitive. It did not take much to get into the details and turn boring legal advice into entertaining and informative letters/emails. Cons Sometimes the animations do not appear when emailed. Review Source MH Michael H. Founder E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Product— Get the Upgrades (Theyre Not a Scam) — Worth Every Penny" January 31, 2025 5.0 Turns out, I think I’m like their exact perfect client. If you don’t like FOMO style sales, you’re gonna get an off vibe from them. The product is worth the money, get the addons. Pros SketchWow is easy to learn and use with results that really… \*ahem\*… wow. Ithe software is different than other drafting tools and that means that it has some quirks— but since it is focused on being exactly what it is, all of the quirks actually lineup for a really nice workflow. I upgraded to the animate and the pro versions in order to get a more full experience. Cons They’re marketing was so good, I thought that the product was going to maybe be garbage. I decided to trust the 30 day guarantee today, since i was suspicious. Turns out the product really is that good— but there’s a catch. The software has add-ons that make it more expensive to do some of the really cool stuff. And I wanted the cool stuff. Review Source MK Manshuk K. Team Lead Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Nice sketches overall. Good support. " February 7, 2025 4.0 I enjoy using SketchWow. Definitely anticipating more new features. I know Sketchwow team will exceed my expectations. Pros Eye-catching, modern, sketches. Good designs. Cons Too manual. Need more automation. More AI. I am working on a book for school children and students, need more templates with texts being reader-friendly (not italic, not cursiv, just plain text to correct the existing template with 1-click = apply to all button). I am using Gamma AI for presentation and honestly I am blown away with the simplicity to action the whole project with a prompt. I would love to see SketchWow do something similar to ease my life as a creator. Review Source KH Kirsten H. Founder Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Intuitive and incredibly easy to use." February 5, 2025 4.0 Excellent product for creating eye-catching presentations quickly and easily. Extremely intuitive to use and once you've had a quick tour and a play with the elements, you're off and running. Pros SketchWow is extremely intuitive and incredibly easy to use. There's nothing clunky about it. Its grab and resizing retains the integrity of all the elements in the original group - so easy to move things around the page. Colours are great, wide range of font selections and a solid set of shapes and elements to suit most purposes. Cons There are probably more variables in other programs - precision grids, custom elements etc - but SketchWow is such fun to use it's fairly easy to create workarounds for specific things. Review Source Pastor Tom K. Pastor Religious Institutions Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Way to Overdeliver!!" February 14, 2025 5.0 I always look forward to carving out time to use SketchWow to improve my worksheets and presentations. Pros What I like about SketchWow is that you can watch 1-2 how-to videos and then begin to experiment. The fact that you can look at templates to generate ideas for your own presentations is awesome. The well-thought-out workflow and features make creating and editing easy and fun. Some of my favorite features are the Hand Drawn Effects slider, the Scribbles and all the animations. Way to innovate and overdeliver!! Cons When compared to how difficult similar programs are to use, I have no complaints about SketchWow. 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