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SmartDraw alternatives with a Windows app

The SmartDraw listing does not include a Windows app. 18 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Windows app.

SmartDraw is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers). 15 of them are free or have a free plan.

18 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to SmartDraw

  1. Microsoft Visio

    Diagramming software for flowcharts, org charts and floor plans

    • Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1). SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • Only Microsoft Visio lists a Windows app.
    • Microsoft Visio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • SmartDraw also covers whiteboard.
    Microsoft Visio vs SmartDrawMicrosoft Visio pricing and details

  2. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • draw.io has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • draw.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    draw.io vs SmartDrawdraw.io pricing and details

  3. Miro

    Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning

    • Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • Miro has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Miro lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    Miro vs SmartDrawMiro pricing and details

  4. MindManager

    Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts

    • MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • Only MindManager lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • MindManager also covers kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.
    MindManager vs SmartDrawMindManager pricing and details

  5. Mural

    Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops

    • Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • Mural has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mural lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    Mural pricing and details

  6. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • Whimsical has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Whimsical lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Whimsical also covers documents.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  7. FigJam

    Online whiteboard from Figma for brainstorms, diagrams and meetings

    • FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • FigJam has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FigJam lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • SmartDraw also covers mind mapping.
    FigJam pricing and details

  8. Stormboard

    Sticky-note digital whiteboard with built-in reports

    • Stormboard starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($100 a year). SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • Stormboard has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Stormboard lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Stormboard also covers tasks and reports.
    Stormboard pricing and details

  9. Microsoft Whiteboard

    Free collaborative canvas built into Microsoft 365 and Teams

    • Microsoft Whiteboard is free. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • Microsoft Whiteboard has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Whiteboard lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • SmartDraw also covers mind mapping and diagrams.
    Microsoft Whiteboard pricing and details

  10. Xmind

    Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode

    • Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • Xmind has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Xmind also covers Gantt & timelines and presentations.
    Xmind pricing and details

  11. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

    • tldraw is free. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • tldraw has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • SmartDraw also covers templates and mind mapping.
    tldraw pricing and details

  12. Milanote

    Visual boards for organizing creative projects

    • Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • Milanote has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Milanote lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
    Milanote pricing and details

6 more that list a Windows app

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Which SmartDraw alternatives have a Windows app?

Microsoft Visio, draw.io, Miro, MindManager, Mural, Whimsical, FigJam, Stormboard and 10 more list a Windows app.

Does SmartDraw have a Windows app?

The SmartDraw listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

draw.io, Miro, Mural, Whimsical, FigJam, Stormboard, Microsoft Whiteboard, Xmind and 7 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to SmartDraw: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.