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SAP PowerDesigner vs SmartDraw comparison

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Categories and Ranking

SAP PowerDesigner
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Architecture Management (2nd), Metadata Management (6th)
SmartDraw
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Mind Mapping Software (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

SAP PowerDesigner and SmartDraw aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. SAP PowerDesigner is designed for Enterprise Architecture Management and holds a mindshare of 9.1%, up 7.7% compared to last year.
SmartDraw, on the other hand, focuses on Mind Mapping Software, holds 7.2% mindshare, up 3.4% since last year.
Enterprise Architecture Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP PowerDesigner9.1%
Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect8.7%
erwin Data Modeler8.6%
Other73.6%
Enterprise Architecture Management
Mind Mapping Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SmartDraw7.2%
Lucidchart21.0%
Visio17.7%
Other54.1%
Mind Mapping Software
 

Featured Reviews

Dheeraj Ghorpade - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at Saama
Unified data models have supported end‑to‑end lineage and governed multi‑layer architectures
Synchronization is vital since I experience multiple problems, such as mismatched models and manual DDL handling. Improving the synchronization between models and databases can enhance integration and mitigate weak implementations. Additionally, enhanced version control integration with tools like Git would facilitate better management of changes and provide greater control over the modeling process. Regarding pricing, SAP PowerDesigner is relatively high-cost compared to other tools, though its extensive capabilities justify the expense. While many freeware options exist, SAP PowerDesigner stands out as a robust tool that handles various aspects of data standardization, lineage tracking, and modeling efficiently. Although access can be limited to a select number of users, SAP PowerDesigner is worthy of its price tag given its performance compared to alternatives like Erwin or Oracle Database Designer.
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
23%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
5%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise18
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with SAP PowerDesigner?
Synchronization is vital since I experience multiple problems, such as mismatched models and manual DDL handling. Improving the synchronization between models and databases can enhance integration ...
What is your primary use case for SAP PowerDesigner?
I use SAP PowerDesigner for data modeling, which greatly enhances the clarity of my data management processes. I manage data across multiple databases, including cloud databases, Teradata, and Orac...
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