Category · 49 tools · 8 comparisons
Graphic design software
Create and edit graphics, brand assets, illustrations, and marketing visuals.
At a glance
- Tools tracked
- 49
- Entry plans
- $0.83–$49/mo
- Typical entry plan
- $10/mo
- Free plan
- 33 of 49
- Cheapest paid
- Boxy SVG, $0.83/mo
- Best value score
- Affinity Designer, 9.5/10
Every tool we cover
Price tracker →| Tool | Score | From | Top listed plan | Free plan | Trial | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AsepriteAseprite | 8.3 | Custom* | — | No | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 Affinity DesignerAffinity Designer | 8.2 | Free* | — | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 PureRefPureRef | 8.0 | $7/mo* | $8/mo | Yes | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 Affinity PublisherAffinity Publisher | 7.8 | Free* | — | Yes | 30 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 RebelleRebelle | 7.8 | Custom* | — | No | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Clip Studio PaintClip Studio Paint | 7.7 | ¥58.33/mo* | ¥1,083.33/mo | No | 3 months | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 SVGatorSVGator | 7.6 | $20/mo | $27/mo | Yes | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 CoolorsCoolors | 7.5 | $3/mo* | $3/mo | Yes | — | Review |
 FontBaseFontBase | 7.4 | €2/mo* | €2/mo | Yes | — | Review |
 KittlKittl | 7.3 | $12/mo* | $48/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 PaperPaper | 7.3 | $16/mo | $16/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 MiriCanvasMiriCanvas | 7.3 | $10.83/mo* | $10.83/mo | Yes | — | Review |
 GlorifyGlorify | 7.2 | $6/mo* | $77.60/mo | Yes | 7 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 VistaCreateVistaCreate | 7.2 | $10/mo | $10/mo | Yes | 14 days | ReviewAlternatives |
 BrandmarkBrandmark | 7.2 | Custom* | — | No | — | Review |
 OrshotOrshot | 7.2 | $39/mo | $349/mo | Yes | — | Review |
 InfogramInfogram | 7.2 | $19/mo | $149/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Book BrushBook Brush | 7.2 | $12.42/mo | $20.50/mo | No | — | ReviewPricing |
 PlaceitPlaceit | 7.1 | $7.47/mo* | $7.47/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 CalligraphrCalligraphr | 7.0 | $10/mo* | $10/mo | Yes | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 LottieFilesLottieFiles | 7.0 | $19.99/mo | $24.99/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricing |
 SnappaSnappa | 7.0 | $10/mo | $20/mo | Yes | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 MarqMarq | 6.8 | $10/mo | $10/mo | Yes | 7 days | ReviewPricing |
 VenngageVenngage | 6.8 | $10/mo | $499/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Find My FontFind My Font | 6.8 | Custom* | — | No | 30 days | ReviewAlternatives |
 PiktochartPiktochart | 6.7 | $3.25/mo* | $17/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 MagicPatternMagicPattern | 6.7 | $10/mo* | $20/mo | No | — | Review |
 Vector MagicVector Magic | 6.5 | $9.95/mo* | $9.95/mo | No | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 Monotype FontsMonotype Fonts | 6.5 | $16.67/mo* | $25/mo | No | 30 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 EasilEasil | 6.5 | $6.25/mo | $49/mo | Yes | 30 days | Review |
 Artboard StudioArtboard Studio | 6.5 | $9/mo* | $19/mo | Yes | — | Review |
 PosterMyWallPosterMyWall | 6.4 | Free* | — | Yes | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 CorelDRAW Graphics SuiteCorelDRAW Graphics Suite | 6.4 | $25.42/mo* | $55/mo | No | 15 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Design.comDesign.com | 6.4 | $3/mo* | $5/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricing |
 Template.netTemplate.net | 6.4 | $11/mo* | $66/mo | No | — | Review |
 IDCreatorIDCreator | 6.4 | $8/mo | — | No | — | Review |
| Boxy SVGBoxy SVG | 6.3 | $0.83/mo* | $8.33/mo | Yes | 15 days | Review |
 LogoMakerLogoMaker | 6.0 | Free* | — | Yes | — | Review |
 FreeLogoDesignFreeLogoDesign | 6.0 | $5.42/mo* | $5.42/mo | Yes | — | Review |
 BrandCrowdBrandCrowd | 6.0 | $3/mo* | $5/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 LookaLooka | 6.0 | $8/mo | $10.75/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Filter ForgeFilter Forge | 6.0 | $12/mo | $19/mo | No | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 Fiverr Logo MakerFiverr Logo Maker | 5.8 | Free* | — | Yes | — | Review |
 VectrVectr | 5.4 | $1.99/mo* | $4.99/mo | No | — | ReviewPricing |
 Tailor BrandsTailor Brands | 5.2 | $16.58/mo | $20.75/mo | Yes | 30 days | ReviewPricing |
 Linearity CurveLinearity Curve | 5.0 | $8/mo | $67/mo | Yes | — | Review |
 BannerbearBannerbear | 5.0 | $49/mo* | $299/mo | No | Yes | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 DesygnerDesygner | 3.9 | Custom* | — | No | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 ZebraDesignerZebraDesigner | 3.0 | Free* | — | Yes | 30 days | ReviewAlternatives |
* Lower confidence: the vendor's pricing page couldn't be read directly or didn't list every price, so the figure was compiled from other public sources and may be incomplete. Check the vendor's page before you buy.
Head-to-head
Clip Studio PaintvsTailor BrandsClip Studio Paint vs Tailor Brands
Clip Studio PaintvsKittlClip Studio Paint vs Kittl
Tailor BrandsvsKittlTailor Brands vs Kittl
MiriCanvasvsTemplate.netMiriCanvas vs Template.net
InfogramvsVenngageInfogram vs Venngage
BrandmarkvsLookaBrandmark vs Looka
KittlvsVector MagicKittl vs Vector Magic
Affinity DesignervsVector MagicAffinity Designer vs Vector Magic
Highest scored
AsepriteAseprite
A strong specialist editor at a fair one-time price, but less compelling for general design work.
Affinity DesignerAffinity Designer
Strong value at $0 for individuals; check Adobe workflows and paid Canva features first.
PureRefPureRef
A strong desktop reference board, especially for personal use; check the commercial license before switching.
Graphic design software: quick answers
How much does graphic design software cost?
Paid plans for the 49 graphic design tools we track start between $0.83 and $49 a month, and the typical entry plan is about $10 a month. 33 of them have a free plan. Aseprite, Rebelle, Brandmark, Find My Font and Desygner don't publish a starting price. Prices are the vendors' own, checked Nov 7, 2026; most quote the per-month price when billed annually.
Which graphic design tool is the cheapest?
Which graphic design tools have a free plan?
Affinity Designer, PureRef, Affinity Publisher, SVGator, Coolors, FontBase, Kittl, Paper, MiriCanvas, Glorify, VistaCreate, Orshot, Infogram, Placeit, Calligraphr, LottieFiles, Snappa, Marq, Venngage, Piktochart, Easil, Artboard Studio, PosterMyWall, Design.com, Boxy SVG, LogoMaker, FreeLogoDesign, BrandCrowd, Looka, Fiverr Logo Maker, Tailor Brands, Linearity Curve and ZebraDesigner have a free plan. Clip Studio Paint, Find My Font, Monotype Fonts, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and Bannerbear offer a free trial instead. Free plans are usually capped on usage, seats or features; each review lists the limits.
Which graphic design tool scores highest in our reviews?
Aseprite scores highest at 8.3/10. A strong specialist editor at a fair one-time price, but less compelling for general design work. On value for money alone, Affinity Designer rates best (9.5/10).