# Page 2 | SketchWow Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is SketchWow the right Flowchart solution for you? Explore 585 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/10012993/SketchWow/reviews --- SketchWow 4.9 (585) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/10012993/SketchWow/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated May 26th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of SketchWow ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 585 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 IS Ivan S. Analista Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Versão 3.0 SketchWow" May 16, 2026 5.0 É uma ferramenta muito prática para quem precisa criar materiais visuais sem perder tempo e sem depender sempre de softwares mais complexos. Gostei muito da atualização. A equipe está de parabéns pelo trabalho e pela evolução do produto. 5 estrelas com certeza. Pros Uso bastante o SketchWow e posso dizer que ele se tornou uma ferramenta muito útil no meu dia a dia. A nova versão 3.0 ficou muito melhor, mais bonita, mais organizada e com uma experiência visual muito mais agradável. Eu utilizo para criar apresentações, materiais explicativos, conteúdos visuais, estudos, imagens para projetos e até ideias organizadas em formato de mapas mentais e infográficos. O SketchWow ajuda muito quando preciso comunicar uma ideia de forma clara, criativa e profissional. O que mais gosto é que a ferramenta não exige que a pessoa seja designer avançado para conseguir criar algo bonito. Os modelos prontos, elementos visuais, ícones, formas e recursos com IA economizam muito tempo. Parabéns pela atualização. A versão 3.0 ficou excelente e merece 5 estrelas. Cons A nova versão 3.0 ficou muito melhor, mais bonita, mais organizada e com uma experiência visual muito mais agradável. Adorei tudo.... Review Source KW Katie W. Psychologist Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Psychologist Finds Her New Happy Place With A Piece Of Software" March 11, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with SketchWow and the StetchWow team has been 100% positive. I was sucked in by the low life-time price and then said yes to all the upgrades before even knowing what I was letting myself in for. I am truly grateful that I did. I genuinely will never make a presentation or video with another piece of software. To all of you at Team SketchWow - a truly heartfelt thank you. Pros I absolutely love the ease of use as I'm not a graphic designer, or a techie. It's very similar to other drag-and-drop graphics design packages out there which means as a psychologist, I didn't have to spend hours (or weeks) figuring it out in order to use it. I also really love the templates and the option to plug in some ideas you have and get the AI to develop a draft concept. This has come in really handy as I'm currently levelling up all the videos for my clients to make them less sciency and more user friendly so that the necessary foundational, sometimes complicated science slips into their subconscious enabling them to take the actions they need to take to pull themselves out of mental illness and back to a place of being happy. The hand-drawn and quirky looking graphics completely suit my brand and personality, plus enables my clients to understand that life doesn't have to be taken too seriously, even if you've experienced emotional trauma in your past. My clients have also commented on how easy the videos are to follow on, now they're not 'traditional' presentations. I definitely make a lot of use of the 'draw' function when animating, it is truly one of my faves! I also experienced their fantastic customer service first hand when my animations weren't saving for some reason (which was thankfully a user error rather than a programme error!). I have been using it pretty much every day for the last few weeks while I overhaul my video vault and I can honestly say, if I see a presentation, webinar or video not using this software I will feel sad for the person who created it. Cons It would be useful to have some more walkthrough videos about what the software can do. Somethings I found out on my own after I'd already done a couple of videos/presentations. I did watch all the ones available - that I could find. So perhaps, think about making them for complete novices/non-graphic design people in mind. Alternatives considered [Doodly](https://www.capterra.com/p/228844/Doodly/) Reason for choosing SketchWow I wanted something which was going to be more flexible and give me more options than one specific focus. Review Source CJ Chris J. Director of Technology Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### " Transformed My Technical Communication Game" February 5, 2025 5.0 ★★★★★ Transformed My Technical Communication Game As an Enterprise Architect with 20+ years of experience, I've used every diagramming tool under the sun, but SketchWow has fundamentally changed how I approach technical communication. I initially signed up for a trial to create some AWS architecture diagrams, but it's become my go-to tool for everything from system designs to stakeholder presentations. And I love LucidChart and Miro (not Visio). The standout feature is the AI-powered diagram generation. It's not just a gimmick - it actually understands architectural patterns and best practices. I can throw a Mermaid snippet of a complex microservice architecture at it, and it transforms it into a clear, professional diagram while maintaining all the technical accuracy. Better yet, I can tweak the prompt to optimize for different audiences - technical teams get all the nitty-gritty details, while executive presentations focus on high-level relationships. What surprised me most was the learning curve - or lack thereof. Despite its powerful features, everything feels intuitive. The smart alignment system understands technical diagram conventions, so when I'm creating a data flow diagram, it automatically suggests logical layouts and spacing. This alone has cut my diagram creation time in half. The template system is a goldmine for enterprise architects. Beyond basic cloud architecture templates, they have specific patterns for event-driven systems, CQRS architectures, and even domain-driven design bounded contexts. Each template is customizable but maintains architectural integrity - no more explaining to junior developers why their service mesh diagram doesn't make sense. Animation features have revolutionized how I present complex systems. Being able to animate data flows and state transitions makes abstract concepts tangible. Recently used this to explain a complex ETL pipeline to business stakeholders - the animated visualization made it click in ways static diagrams never could. Real numbers from 6 months of usage: Documentation time reduced by 65% Meeting time saved: ~4 hours/week (less time explaining diagrams) Stakeholder comprehension improved significantly Team adoption rate: 100% within first month The export options are enterprise-ready. SVG exports maintain editability, GIFs are optimized for presentations, and you can even export to specialized formats for architecture repositories. The ability to export in layers has been crucial for creating interactive documentation. Collaboration features deserve a mention - version control for diagrams, real-time collaboration, and the ability to maintain a shared component library have made standardization across our architecture team effortless. Pain points? Very few. Occasionally the AI needs a bit of guidance with very domain-specific architectures, but the manual controls are so good it's hardly an issue. Would love to see more integration with architecture governance tools, but I hear that's on the roadmap. ROI has been incredible. Between time saved and improved communication efficiency, SketchWow paid for itself within the first month. It's now an essential part of our architecture toolkit. For architects, technical leads, or anyone who needs to communicate complex systems effectively - this tool is a game-changer. Just make sure to spend time setting up your custom component libraries and learning the AI prompting patterns - it's worth the initial investment. Pros The AI feature is unreal! You can give it a prompt, or a Mermaid or UML snippet and it makes a beautiful graph or visualization! What blows my mind is how it understands context - I recently fed it a prompt for "an e-commerce microservice architecture" and it not only created the perfect layout but also suggested optimal service relationships and data flows. It's like having a senior architect guiding your diagram creation. Cons Could use more enterprise architecture specific shapes Advanced collaboration features still in beta. The tools are great, but can be someone what challenging to find in the tool bar. I think this is a preference issue rather than a flaw necessarily. BUT once my brain figures out where everything is, there is so much customisability! Switched from [Lucidchart](https://www.capterra.com/p/146136/Lucidchart/) The SketchWow AI feature is much better than LucidChart Review Source Marijke G. Virtueel assistant, Online strateeg, Content Creator Online Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "SketchWow is THE BEST" February 5, 2025 5.0 SketchWow is Top! Ik ben zo blij dat ik het ontdekt heb! De mensen achter dit bedrijf zijn superaardig en behulpzaam. En het programma is heel erg leerzaam en handig en onmisbaar. Pros Wat wij (de hele familie) leuk vinden aan Sketchwow is gewoon alles. Van de Visuele aspecten tot de vele illustraties, de echt superleuke (bewegende) afbeeldingen en nog veel meer! Onze zoon van 15 maakt er o.a. echt te gekke logo's en visitekaartjes mee, gebruikt het voor school (presentaties en alle andere schoolopdrachten en nog meer (hij kan al zijn creativiteit in SketchWow kwijt) en gebruikt het liever dan Canva. Ik gebruik het voor mijn bedrijf. Wij hebben absoluut geen spijt van onze aankoop! En het is ook goed om te gebruiken als je Adhd hebt, want je kan dan schema´s maken of templates, omdat bepaalde informatie soms duidelijker is met afbeeldingen dan met woorden. SketchWow is The Best! Cons Soms dacht ik, waarom niet meer, dus dat, en nu hebben ze weer een mega update gehad. Geduld hebben loont! Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) Omdat dit goedkoper is en uiteindelijk veel beter!! 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 Art R. Principal Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SketchWOW - WOW is in the name for a Great Reason. " January 31, 2025 5.0 Amazing. As a tool junkie, there are so many times things look good and promise great things only to be grand disappointments. Yes, I know you've been there, likely too many times. SketchWOW isn't that. It is a truly amazing application that will make you look (and likely feel) so much better when it comes to communicating your thoughts and messages. Pros SketchWOW was initially a "whim" kind of purchase, you know the low cost could be a cool tool when you needed something different. Little did I know that it would become a "go to" tool for all sorts of presentations, proposals and educational events. It's amazing. And then they added the terrific "animate" features. Great stuff here. \[sensitive content hidden\] and the Team continue to "WOW" me with new and continuous software updates, fixes (yes, there have been bugs) and improvements. Get in on this and your presentations (even if it's just one flowchart) will never be the same - in a very good way. Plus, added bonus, your audiences will be much less bored. Cons I've been using SketchWow for a few years now, and like I said, early on not as much as I do now. Part of that was because the features I needed to be WOW'd just were not there. And then \[sensitive content hidden\] started asking for more feedback and suggestions and we got updates - a lot of updates. In fact too many updates if you can believe that. Some that didn't install correctly and some that were buggy. But that was then. Now, especially when I look back on those first versions, I can believe how far this product has come. And \[sensitive content hidden\] and Team have always been responsive. If things didn't work, they fixed it (one of the reasons there were so many updates). With growing pains in the past, this is an amazing app. 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 Rob V. Flow Dokter Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent stuff and getting better all the time" January 31, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with SketchWow is excellent. This software has made a big change to how I create infographics. For the price it is a no-brainer. Don't hesitate, just try it. You'll love it. Pros SketchWow is a user friendly, good looking software that makes creating infographics, diagrams and animations fun, fast and cool! There is a plethora of prebuilt templates and objects to choose from but it is equally easy to start from scratch and build your own drawings. Instead of offering subscription based plans you can get the software for a one off price and they update it regularly -for free!- with great new feautures. Cons It is a pity that you cannot create a library of your own drawings so you can easily re-open them for editing. Only the last couple of most recent creations are shown in an overview screen. Adding this would make it even greater, because now I have to go through my previous creations using a file explorer and that does not give me a preview of what drawing it actualy is. 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 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 Stuart C. Managing Director Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SketchWow's Ease & Excellence are Breathtaking" February 13, 2025 5.0 The user interface is very easy to navigate, even with no skill or design abilities. The range of templates covers everything you can possibly want, so even if you struggle with the conceptual part of the design, a very advanced starting point is easily available to you. The animation functions recently introduced take this app to yet another level. I cannot think of a single fault or issue I have had since signing up a couple of years ago. I find that 'audiences' appreciate something that looks a bit different and less formulaic that the standard PPT stuff, and SketchWow hits this mark brilliantly. Pros It is innovative, very easy to use, and adds an extra dimension to all manner of presentation/information projects. The software is incredibly well-supported and there are frequent free updates. Cons There is literally nothing negative to say about it. 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 DR Don R. Digital Marketing Strategist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Only Tool You'll Ever Need For Creative Flowcharts, Visuals, and Diagrams" February 7, 2025 5.0 SketchWow is easily one of the best marketing tools I've ever bought. Pros It has so many useful features, including animations, templates, and AI generation. It's my "go-to" app for creating scroll-stopping infographics and eye-catching diagrams. All this, and it's updated frequently with new features. Cons While I love the ability to use AI to create infographics, the template options have a layout with a fixed number of elements. So, if I have eight elements I'd like to see in a design, many templates have fewer elements. I would love to see the AI be able to be responsive to whatever number of elements I want to put in an infographic. Switched from [EdrawMind](https://www.capterra.com/p/233145/Edraw-MindMaster/) SketchWow has many more features than EdrawMind, and numerous static and dynamic graphic elements can be added to a design. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer . E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sketchwowtastic" February 21, 2025 4.0 SketchWow is fantastic - may I say even Sketchwowtastic ;) Pros SketchWow is just unbelievably cool, reasonably priced and fun way to create awesome graphics Cons Sometimes it can have a bit of a learning curve but it's all good Review Source Daniel V. Freelancer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Presentaciones animadas, no aburridas e increíbles" February 5, 2025 5.0 Me ha permitido presentaciones muy dinámicas, entretenidas de una manera muy fácil y rápida. Pros La variedad de plantillas es excelente, la facilidad de uso, el tipo de animaciones, etc. y las actualizaciones constantes de la aplicación, siempre mejorando. Cons Qué solo se conecta con la versión pagada de Chat-GPT. 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 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 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 AM Allison M. Life coach E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Newish user" February 13, 2025 5.0 I really love the whole idea of it, but I struggled to get into the groove of usage. However the developers are active, communicative, and excited about their product. Which keeps me remembering to mess around with it and always finding new things. I also know they are continually improving which makes me want to use it even more Pros The way I can take my ideas and make them visual truly opens up my brain to working with my content, courses, and goals Cons the time it took me to animate, and laying out the timeline of animation Switched from [Miro](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/) I liked the sketchy handrawn looks I could create in here Review Source LD Lee D. Owner and Managing Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "It Became Indispensable Within 30 Days" February 11, 2025 5.0 It became indispensable within the first month of having it. I've been building out processes for a new company intranet and it's been so quick to illustrate thoughts, concepts and flows. It's also great just to put a smile on the team's faces every now and again. Pros Super-easy to create eye-catching, playful diagrams, illustrations, blog graphics, and images we use both internally and externally. It's quick to create something original and distinctive. Cons I wish there was a search function for the templates. There are so many of them, it can take a while to find something to start with. Selecting by tags or ideally a search function would make this a lot faster. Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) I still use canva, but Sketchwow is my tool of choice for most things now. Review Source GL Glenn L. President Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Get tool for flowcharts, diagrams, infographics and more" February 2, 2025 5.0 Great tool. I highly recommend it for the applications I mentioned in the 'pros' of this review. Pros Easy to use program that has many applications such as quickly adding a text bubble to a photo, all kinds of flowcharts and diagrams (which are easy to make using the available templates), infographics, even animated videos, wireframes, and more. The tool gets frequent free updates. Cons No issues that I can think of particularly. It is worth noting that the tool is frequently updated. There are some optional things you can purchase but this is reasonable too. Review Source FR Fabian R. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great for teaching and making videos" May 18, 2025 5.0 Overall very satisfied. I love it and I know I will be doing many videos and lessons using SketchWow. Pros I use SketchWow in the classroom. I can take pictures of PDFs and use the Zoom function as I teach. It is awesome. Also, I do a lot of YouTube videos for my AP students. I just did my first one using SketchWow and I love it. It helps you make smooth presentations, once again using the Zoom function. Cons I think the laser can be improved. It would be great if you can select the laser and have it stay active like you do in Notability. In SketchWow, the mouse cursor shows when you are explaining if you do not hold down the laser. Review Source Prince John E. Senior Business Analyst Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Software I've Purchased so far!" February 3, 2025 5.0 the quality of this software is superb, support is awesome, and they continuously roll-out new features/ Pros I love the hand-written style of flowcharts. Cons hard to think of any con to be honest. very good value software for the price Review Source Similar Products Featured