# 2025 Capterra Shortlist for Graphic Design | Capterra

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# 2025 Capterra Shortlist for Graphic Design

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)

## [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)

[4.7 (13265)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)

Design and publish anything in a few clicks. From brochure to video, access thousands of templates, images, videos, and more for free.

Overall Score

99/100

Popularity: 50/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.4

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$15.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

15/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/)

## [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/)

[4.8 (8644)](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/)

Graphic design solution that helps businesses design logos, icons, billboards, book illustrations, and more.

Overall Score

88/100

Popularity: 39/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.0

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$22.99Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

7/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/175027/Figma/)

## [Figma](https://www.capterra.com/p/175027/Figma/)

[4.7 (861)](https://www.capterra.com/p/175027/Figma/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/175027/Figma/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/175027/Figma/)

Cloud-based and on-premise platform that enables businesses to create custom designs, share prototypes among team members.

Overall Score

86/100

Popularity: 38/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$5.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

9/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/)

## [Fotor](https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/)

[4.5 (1092)](https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/)

Fotor is an all-in-one photo editing platform that combines editing, design and AIGC features for visual content creation.

Overall Score

86/100

Popularity: 39/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.1

Paid plans start at

$8.99Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

11/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/237334/Simplified/)

## [Simplified](https://www.capterra.com/p/237334/Simplified/)

[4.7 (304)](https://www.capterra.com/p/237334/Simplified/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/237334/Simplified/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/237334/Simplified/)

Create stunning designs, videos, and write copy using our ai copywriter tool.

Overall Score

84/100

Popularity: 36/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.4

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

15/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)

## [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)

[4.4 (3493)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)

Graphics manipulation platform that enables designers to develop images, icons and more by using various design elements and tools.

Overall Score

82/100

Popularity: 37/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.9

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

5/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/171364/Sketch/)

## [Sketch](https://www.capterra.com/p/171364/Sketch/)

[4.6 (810)](https://www.capterra.com/p/171364/Sketch/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/171364/Sketch/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/171364/Sketch/)

Digital design toolkit for app building with broad choice of design symbols that can be reused and shared with the design community.

Overall Score

82/100

Popularity: 35/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.4

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$9.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

7/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/)

## [CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/)

[4.5 (1520)](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/)

For vector illustration, layout, photo editing, typography, and so much more, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite does it all.

Overall Score

81/100

Popularity: 34/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.2

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

€19.95Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

11/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/228914/Procreate/)

## [Procreate](https://www.capterra.com/p/228914/Procreate/)

[4.8 (129)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228914/Procreate/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/228914/Procreate/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/228914/Procreate/)

Procreate is a graphic designing tool that allows creative professionals to design digital illustratiions.

Overall Score

80/100

Popularity: 31/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.4

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

$9.99One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

6/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/178240/Inkscape/)

## [Inkscape](https://www.capterra.com/p/178240/Inkscape/)

[4.4 (514)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178240/Inkscape/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/178240/Inkscape/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/178240/Inkscape/)

Open-source vector graphics tool with object creation and manipulation, rendering, text support, fill and stroke functionality.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 32/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.9

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

4/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/202812/Photopea/)

## [Photopea](https://www.capterra.com/p/202812/Photopea/)

[4.5 (112)](https://www.capterra.com/p/202812/Photopea/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/202812/Photopea/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/202812/Photopea/)

Edit photos, apply effects, filters, add text, crop or resize pictures, make thumbnails and more!

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 32/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.9

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

8/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/238721/PicMonkey/)

## [PicMonkey](https://www.capterra.com/p/238721/PicMonkey/)

[4.5 (1141)](https://www.capterra.com/p/238721/PicMonkey/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/238721/PicMonkey/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/238721/PicMonkey/)

PicMonkey offers cloud-based photo editing and design tools that help your create stunning images that tell your brand story.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 33/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$7.99Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

11/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/173925/Tailor-Brands/)

## [Tailor Brands](https://www.capterra.com/p/173925/Tailor-Brands/)

[4.2 (298)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173925/Tailor-Brands/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/173925/Tailor-Brands/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/173925/Tailor-Brands/)

Tailor Brands is a revolutionary business-building platform that simplifies every step of starting, managing, and growing a business.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 35/50

Ratings: 44/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.2

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.0

Value for Money

3.8

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

3/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/)

## [Affinity Designer](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/)

[4.7 (454)](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/)

Responsive graphic design application that can be used for UI projects.

Overall Score

77/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

$4999.00One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

5/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/198210/Pixlr-X/)

## [Pixlr](https://www.capterra.com/p/198210/Pixlr-X/)

[4.4 (119)](https://www.capterra.com/p/198210/Pixlr-X/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/198210/Pixlr-X/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/198210/Pixlr-X/)

Pixlr is an online photo editor with AI tools, background removal, animations, collage maker, and templates for graphic design.

Overall Score

77/100

Popularity: 31/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$7.99Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

5/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/189918/SMASHINGLOGO/)

## [SMASHINGLOGO](https://www.capterra.com/p/189918/SMASHINGLOGO/)

[4.9 (345)](https://www.capterra.com/p/189918/SMASHINGLOGO/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/189918/SMASHINGLOGO/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/189918/SMASHINGLOGO/)

Logo maker for businesses of any size.

Overall Score

76/100

Popularity: 27/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.8

Customer Service

4.9

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

$139.00One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

3/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005100/SignMaster/)

## [SignMaster](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005100/SignMaster/)

[4.9 (237)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005100/SignMaster/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005100/SignMaster/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005100/SignMaster/)

SignMaster solutions advance and empower all graphics related industries, allowing the facilitation of production and supports success.

Overall Score

76/100

Popularity: 26/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.9

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

$8.10

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

14/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/153139/Visme/)

## [Visme](https://www.capterra.com/p/153139/Visme/)

[4.5 (719)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153139/Visme/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/153139/Visme/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/153139/Visme/)

Create interactive Presentations & Infographics fueled by insights, analytics & collaboration using Visme for you and your team.

Overall Score

76/100

Popularity: 30/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$12.25Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

17/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/175859/Crello/)

## [VistaCreate](https://www.capterra.com/p/175859/Crello/)

[4.6 (439)](https://www.capterra.com/p/175859/Crello/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/175859/Crello/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/175859/Crello/)

VistaCreate is a graphic design platform where anyone can create engaging projects for any occasion — design skills are optional.

Overall Score

76/100

Popularity: 28/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$10.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

15/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/176854/Flipsnack/)

## [Flipsnack](https://www.capterra.com/p/176854/Flipsnack/)

[4.6 (307)](https://www.capterra.com/p/176854/Flipsnack/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/176854/Flipsnack/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/176854/Flipsnack/)

Flipsnack is the fastest PDF to flipbook converter on the market. Easily create & publish your catalogs, brochures, magazines and more.

Overall Score

75/100

Popularity: 28/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

12/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/174022/Piktochart/)

## [Piktochart](https://www.capterra.com/p/174022/Piktochart/)

[4.7 (198)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174022/Piktochart/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/174022/Piktochart/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/174022/Piktochart/)

Online graphic design tool to create infographics, reports, posters and edit videos easily online.

Overall Score

75/100

Popularity: 27/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$24.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

11/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005099/VinylMaster/)

## [VinylMaster](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005099/VinylMaster/)

[4.9 (109)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005099/VinylMaster/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005099/VinylMaster/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005099/VinylMaster/)

VinylMaster solutions advance and empower all graphics related industries, allowing the facilitation of production and supports success

Overall Score

74/100

Popularity: 25/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.9

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

$8.95Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

12/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/213020/Pixelied/)

## [Pixelied](https://www.capterra.com/p/213020/Pixelied/)

[4.7 (106)](https://www.capterra.com/p/213020/Pixelied/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/213020/Pixelied/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/213020/Pixelied/)

Pixelied is an online graphic design and photo editing tool for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Overall Score

73/100

Popularity: 24/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

$97.00One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

4/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/231073/Picmaker/)

## [Picmaker](https://www.capterra.com/p/231073/Picmaker/)

[4.5 (135)](https://www.capterra.com/p/231073/Picmaker/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/231073/Picmaker/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/231073/Picmaker/)

Picmaker - The smart AI-powered social media platform with 1M+ users. It's the ultimate solution for all your social media needs!

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 25/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$9.95Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

4/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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To ensure objectivity and avoid any bias, Capterra Shortlist mathematically combines two key dimensions: a ratings score and a popularity score. These two dimensions are combined to plot top products on the grid and create a total score for a stack-ranked list view—all independent of vendor influence.

Date published:January 30, 2025