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MGraphic Design AI toolsFull list
Social graphics, banners and layouts.
10 tools5 with a free plan1 with an API
10 tools
MM
From $8/mo
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CC
Free, from $12/mo
C
Online design platform with templates and AI tools for individuals and teams
Graphic DesignFree plan
B
BAI presentation software with auto-aligning slides and brand controls for teams
From $14.50/mo
B
From $14.50/mo
B
AI presentation software with auto-aligning slides and brand controls for teams
Presentations
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FF
Freemium
F
Online photo editor with AI image, video and design tools for creators
Photo EditingFree planAPI
L
LL
From $8/mo
L
AI logo maker and brand identity kit for entrepreneurs and small businesses
Logo & Brand Design
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VV
Free, from $12.25/mo
V
AI content platform for branded presentations, documents and infographics
PresentationsFree plan
L
LL
From $20/mo
B
BB
Freemium
B
AI logo maker with brand guides, business cards and social assets
Logo & Brand DesignFree plan
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SS
Contact
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LL
Freemium
L
AI logo maker for small businesses and personal brands, free to design
Logo & Brand DesignFree plan
Graphic Design tools compared
From each vendor's own pages, re-checked every two months. Of 7 tools we checked, 1 of 1 that state a policy don't train AI on your content, and 2 hold SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
How to choose graphic design tools
The tools in this category take different approaches to design work, so start with what you need to produce.
- Output type. Canva and Fotor are general design and editing tools that cover social graphics, banners and photo work. Visme and Beautiful.ai focus on presentations, documents and infographics. Midjourney generates images and video from text prompts, so it gives you original visuals instead of a template to edit.
- Pricing model. Canva, Visme and Fotor are freemium, so you can try them on a free plan before paying. Beautiful.ai has a free trial. Midjourney has no free plan, and paid plans start at $8/mo.
- Platforms. Fotor is the only listed tool with apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android as well as the web. The others run in the browser.
- Integration. If you want to connect a design tool to your own software, Fotor is the only tool on this list that offers an API.
For team brand consistency, Beautiful.ai lists brand controls, and Visme focuses on branded content.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free graphic design tools?
Yes. Canva, Visme and Fotor are freemium, so each has a free plan. Beautiful.ai offers a free trial. Midjourney is paid only.
How much do graphic design tools cost?
Paid plans on this list start at $8/mo for Midjourney, $12/mo for Canva, $12.25/mo for Visme and $14.5/mo for Beautiful.ai. We don't have a starting price for Fotor's paid plan.
What should I look for in a graphic design tool?
Start with what you're making: templates for social graphics (Canva, Fotor), presentations and infographics (Visme, Beautiful.ai) or AI-generated images (Midjourney). After that, compare free options, which platforms each tool runs on and whether you need an API.
What are alternatives to Canva?
Fotor is the closest alternative on this list for general design and photo editing, and it also has desktop and mobile apps. Visme and Beautiful.ai are alternatives for presentations. Midjourney can generate original images to use in your designs.