Hearken vs SmartDraw

Hearken

Description: Hearken is an open-source community engagement platform that helps newsrooms better connect with their audience. It provides tools for news organizations to crowdsource story ideas, gather feedback, and interact with readers.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

SmartDraw

Description: SmartDraw is a powerful and easy-to-use diagramming software that helps create over 70 types of diagrams like flowcharts, org charts, floor plans, and more. It has built-in templates and formatting tools that allow users to create professional-looking diagrams quickly.

Type: software

Hearken Features

• Allows newsrooms to crowdsource story ideas from their audience
• Provides tools for gathering feedback on stories and topics from readers
• Enables newsrooms to directly interact with and respond to their audience
• Open-source web platform that is free to install and use

SmartDraw Features

• Drag-and-drop interface for easily creating diagrams
• Large library of templates and symbols for flowcharts, org charts, floor plans, etc
• Collaboration tools allow teams to work together on diagrams in real-time
• Automatic formatting and layout tools keep diagrams organized
• Works on desktop, web, and mobile devices

Hearken

• Open Source

SmartDraw

• Not listed