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Design Tools Software

Create interfaces, graphics, and prototypes collaboratively. Compare design tools and find a powerful alternative that suits your team and workflow.

Tools in this category

  • Procreate logo

    Procreate

    $12.99 one-time purchase

  • Figma logo

    Figma

    Free / Professional $12/mo / Organization $60/mo

  • Adobe Illustrator logo

    Adobe Illustrator

    $22.49/mo (part of Creative Cloud)

  • Canva logo

    Canva

    Free / Pro $120/year / Teams $300/year

  • Miro logo

    Miro

    Free / Team $16/mo / Business $480/year

  • Sketch logo

    Sketch

    $99/year per person

  • Webflow logo

    Webflow

    Free / Basic $12/mo / Standard $26/mo / Advanced $76/mo / Enterprise custom

  • Affinity Designer logo

    Affinity Designer

    $69.99 one-time purchase

  • Framer logo

    Framer

    Free / Pro $20/mo / Teams $60/mo

  • Krita logo

    Krita

    Free

  • Photoroom logo

    Photoroom

    Free / Creator $9/mo / Business $39/mo

  • Excalidraw logo

    Excalidraw

    Free

  • Clipchamp logo

    Clipchamp

    Free / Premium $9.99/mo

  • Corel Draw logo

    Corel Draw

    $249/year subscription or one-time purchase

  • GIMP logo

    GIMP

    Free

  • Penpot logo

    Penpot

    Free / Teams / Pro

  • Gravit Designer logo

    Gravit Designer

    Free / Pro $79.99/year

  • Lunacy logo

    Lunacy

    Free

  • Flowy logo

    Flowy

    Free / Pro $5/mo / Team $10/mo

  • Pixlr logo

    Pixlr

    Free / Premium $4.99/mo

What Is Design Tools Software?

Design tools help teams create interfaces, graphics, and prototypes together in real time. The right one fits your discipline, from UI design to branding.

How to Choose the Right Design Tools Tool

  • Design, prototyping, and handoff features
  • Real-time collaboration and version history
  • File format and plugin ecosystem
  • Pricing per editor and viewer

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