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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super easy to use diagraming tool to quickly create diagrams for marketing, social media, or presentations. Animations spice things up without being annoying. The pro version comes with LOADS of tem... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SketchWow makes creating "hand drawn" explainers, nice and simple. I've had many compliments on my work, and have been tempted to pretend I drew them entirely myself. But I'm not good at keeping... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SketchWow simply looks different. Forget boring diagrams and dull mind maps. It simply looks fresh, eye-catching and enables great communication in every situation. The function that makes you choose... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using SketchWow for about a year, mostly for quick eye catching demos for customers, but also to redo some "boring" diagrams from the past. I love the easy to learn UI, and most of all the... See more

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SketchWow provides a fun way to quickly condense and communicate your ideas, concepts and stories (in a clear and casual way) using a fresh & engaging, hand drawn look. No boring diagrams here. Choose from hundreds of shapes and icons and dozens of beautiful templates. Add animation, present your ideas, export to a variety of file formats. Next time you want to explain anything visually, brainstorm or map out your thoughts, make it memorable using SketchWow.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Looks like scam

Same as other people here. I bought this online. Should have been 29 dollars per year and I received an invoice and they charged me for 175 dollars. With some services that I never asked for. I tried to contact them via email but I had no response. Looks like scam.

23 March 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No response from customer support

So I switched to Macbook pro from windows and reached out for support in December 2025 and haven't heard back. With all the positive reviews, I'm sure it's because the software is great but you have to be responsive. Also the contact buttons do not work on their site which is nothing but a large sales page.

27 December 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No support! No refund! No contact! Don’t BuyI purchased sketch wow on an Instagram…

I purchased sketch wow on an Instagram as and accidentally purchased a $77 add on. I tried contacting them to refund this. I also couldn’t login. I purchased on 19th December 2025 and contacted them 4 times asking for a refund. I’ve been on their website and NOBODY has got back to me. Be very careful when purchasing - I can’t even logon to the purchase I made! It’s now the 19th of January and I have reported this with my bank as fraud.

19 December 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought credits didn't materialise

Bought credits didn't materialise - no luck with their customer service webpage which seems non functional!

28 October 2025
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Reply from SketchWow

Hi James. Can you please use our live chat (or submit a ticket) at our help desk: https://help.sketchwow.com so we can assist you? Alternatively, PM us on Facebook at fb.com/sketchwow. I don't know what happened here. :( We have a full-time team and our support is usually excellent

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My advice, stick with Powerpoint

When I subscribed I had the option to animate individual elements of the slides which has since gone and I have only the option to Zoom. Apparently this is a paid add on which somehow I had access to. Unless you particularly want the templates which I didn't find helpful for what I wanted you are best sticking with Powerpoint.

11 August 2025
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Reply from SketchWow

We really apologize about this and the frustrations it caused :( We messed up somehow. We are researching to figure out what happened and how. We sent you an email with a solution to hopefully turn around this negative experience, so you can continue to animate again using your SketchWow software.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am concerned about signing up for…

I am concerned about signing up for this as there is no option to try or even a demonstration of how it works. As I am unable to trial this I have no idea if it is right for me or how easy/hard it is to navigate. Due to this I keep putting off signing up.

4 June 2025
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Reply from SketchWow

I can appreciate your concerns. Even though we don't offer a trial, we do offer a 30 day 100% moneyback guarantee if you change your mind for any reason. Refunds are processed in 1-2 biz days. To address your concern about no demo, our YouTube channel has many videos (and playlists) that walk through how the software works: https://www.youtube.com/sketchwow

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ai credits are additional cost

It’s a bit fiddly to use. I’m not sure why it’s so popular. Sketchwow’s advertising says you don’t need to be buying credits for Ai, but you literally need to buy Ai credits once you’ve used up your initial quota.

5 May 2025
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Reply from SketchWow

Hi Clinton. On our website it says, "Zero Monthly AI Subscription Fees". We do not advertise or promote unlimited AI or anything like that. You do get free (future) software updates at no cost. You can use SketchWow to create AI visuals for many months without incurring any other costs. We do appreciate your feedback. We are already in the process of making some changes to our website to reflect this and make it more clear to everyone. If you are having trouble getting started, please reach out to us. Happy to help!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Why does it feel like total scam

Why does it feel like total scam? Signed up paid , never got the confirmation link... contact for customer support does not work, and what good is a license key if you don't have anywhere to enter it.

21 April 2025
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Reply from SketchWow

I apologize for this. Email delivery can sometimes be unreliable. :( To allow us to assist you asap, please contact us via the Support button or Live Chat bubble (see footer bar on our website) or send us a DM through Facebook or Instagram. We will get you on track as fast as possible

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sub optimal customer experience

Sub optimal customer experience. Bought the software. Didn't deliver as anticipated. Ok that's fine. These things happen. 72 hours after purchase I went to website to request refund under 30 day guarantee. Support contact button not working. Used chat type pop up which seemed to randomly appear from nowhere. No confirmation message. Ok. Go back to basics. Email support at sketchwow.com and got a bounce back message. Find another email address - partners at sketchwow.com - forward email chain on. Another bounce back message... Gah. It shouldn't be this difficult.

28 March 2025
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Reply from SketchWow

Hi Melanie. I'm not sure why these weird tech issues happened. Sorry about that. :( This is something we normally don't see. Are you Melanie H? If so, it looks like our support team replied to your chat. If you still need help, please go to this page and click the "Contact" button: https://help.sketchwow.com or you can DM us on FB. Our support team is online 8AM-5PM Eastern. Thanks for giving SW a try.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not at all what I expected.

Not at all what I expected.

Based on the ads, I expected it to automatically draw visualizations for me based on e.g. blogs. It does have an AI option (you need to buy credits for this with OpenAI, but granted - the credits are cheap), but the results are very disappointing - the AI completely misunderstood the text structure so the end result was useless... In the end, it was a sort of drawing tool, I guess comparable to Canva.

If you want a tool to draw your own stuff - I do believe this does the trick. Just not what I expected based on the ads. Filed for refund and have to admit - the customer service was very friendly and helpful.

3 March 2025
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Reply from SketchWow

Yes, as advertised, SketchWow will create visuals automatically from your blog. You can paste in your blog URL and we use AI to summarize it and create several unique visual summaries at once. If that is not working for you, please allow us the opportunity to investigate and figure out why. Click the "Contact" button to reach our support team here: https://help.sketchwow.com It sounds like you might be running an older version of SketchWow. Some things have already been improved based on your comments here. Hope to hear from you. Thank you :-)

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Difficulty downloading

I'm not able to download it and it says the shortcut is no longer available. I can't find the customer services button on the website. Can you advise how I get a refund.

20 February 2025
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Reply from SketchWow

Sorry to hear you didn't get to try your SketchWow software yet. :( This download issue should not be happening. For the fastest response time, please use the Contact button here: https://help.sketchwow.com We have a full-time support team ready to help you out

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SketchWow Excellent!

SketchWow! Great product for creating new and visually exciting graphics. I use it for our social media and for our websites.

14 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finally, a tool that makes my presentations pop!

Listen, I love being different. I refuse to be basic. The last thing I want is to show up with the same ol' boring a** slides and notes that make people scream "death by PowerPoint"! Enter SketchWow.

This thing makes my presentations and notes actually look fun—like, people pay attention instead of just pretending to. It’s easy to use, the visuals are eye-catching, and it helps me stand out in the best way possible.

Honestly, my only complaint? I WANT MORE. More templates, more features—just gimme more of the good stuff!

If you’re tired of looking like everyone else, get SketchWow. It’s worth it.

3 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SketchWow – The Ultimate Tool for Quick & Engaging Visuals!

SketchWow is an absolute game-changer for anyone who needs to create fast, clear, and engaging sketches to visualize processes effectively. The intuitive interface makes it incredibly easy to turn ideas into compelling visuals in just minutes—no advanced design skills required!

What I love most about SketchWow is how it simplifies complex concepts. Whether I’m brainstorming, mapping workflows, or explaining an idea to a team, the hand-drawn style adds a personal and engaging touch that keeps people’s attention. The pre-made templates and drag-and-drop features make the process even smoother, allowing me to focus on content rather than design.

If you need a tool that helps you communicate visually, quickly, and with impact, SketchWow is a must-have. Highly recommend it for professionals, educators, and anyone who values clarity and creativity in their presentations!

12 February 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Love the animation feature

This software will help me rise above the crowd by producing animated clips for use on Instagram. It also offers the opportunity to make boring subjects more approachable and lively.

16 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Software for infographics

I've been using Sketchwow for a year and a half now, and I can honestly say it's become absolutely indispensable to my workflow. From day one, I was blown away by how intuitive and easy it is to use, even with zero prior design experience. I went from feeling intimidated by complex design software to creating engaging visuals in minutes.

What sets Sketchwow apart is its focus on speed and simplicity without sacrificing quality. I use it for everything – brainstorming ideas, creating quick mockups for presentations, designing social media graphics, and even whipping up simple diagrams for documentation. The pre-built shapes, templates, and the vast library of elements are a HUGE time-saver. I no longer waste hours fiddling with alignment or searching for the right icon – it's all right there at my fingertips.

The "sketchy" style is also perfect for what I do. It gives everything a friendly, approachable feel, which is great for communicating ideas clearly and getting feedback early in the process. It's less about pixel-perfect precision and more about conveying the concept – and that's exactly what I need most of the time.

But don't let the "sketchy" style fool you – the output is still incredibly professional-looking. I've received consistent compliments on the visuals I've created with Sketchwow, and it's genuinely boosted my confidence in presenting my ideas.

The developers are also clearly committed to continuous improvement. They regularly roll out updates with new features and improvements, and they are incredibly responsive to user feedback. It feels like they're actively listening and building a product that truly meets our needs.

If you're looking for a design tool that's fun, fast, and empowers you to create visually compelling content without a steep learning curve, look no further than Sketchwow. It's completely transformed the way I work, and I can't recommend it highly enough! Five stars, hands down!

13 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I used Sketchwow to create an…

I used Sketchwow to create an interactive digital handout in my teacher training class, and it was a hit! The user interface is highly intuitive, and it did not take me long to understand how to create different forms of media in the tool. To top it off, the updates for Sketchwow have been consistent and impressive; you can tell the founders and team are proud of their product and fully invested in its success. Thank you Sketchwow team for helping me visually teach concepts with ease.

20 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using Sketchwow for consulting and presentations

I've been using Sketchwow for consulting and client presentations, and it's been a quick and easy alternative to other presentation tools. I can whip out diagrams with animations easily. I can't teach or present without a white board, so this just fits me.

It’s definitely good enough for me to put in front of a client. The features feel well thought out and keep coming, and the workflow suits my style of pitching ideas on the fly. I would buy it all over again.

13 February 2025
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