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Adobe Illustrator vs Gravit Designer

Adobe Illustrator logo

Adobe Illustrator

Design

Professional vector graphics software

From
$22.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gravit Designer logo

Gravit Designer

Design

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gravit Designer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Adobe Illustrator listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud (which bundles Illustrator) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey; Gravit Designer the Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name
  • They diverge on capability: Adobe Illustrator covers Gradients & effects, Gravit Designer covers Gradient tools.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adobe Illustrator and Gravit Designer actually diverge.

Attributes where Adobe Illustrator and Gravit Designer differ
AttributeAdobe IllustratorGravit Designer
Starting price$22.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, IosWindows, Macos, Linux, Web
Founded19822014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Design).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Adobe Illustrator

  • Gradients & effects
  • Symbols & instances
  • Artboards
  • 3D capabilities
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • XD
  • Figma

Only in Gravit Designer

  • Gradient tools
  • Symbols
  • Layers
  • Cloud storage
  • Google Drive
  • OneDrive
  • Cloud storage
  • Cloud deployment

Both cover

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Shape tools
  • Typography
  • Dropbox
  • Desktop deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adobe Illustrator

  • Logo design
  • Vector illustration
  • Icon design
  • Print designnot Gravit Designer

Gravit Designer

  • Logo design
  • Vector illustration
  • Icon design
  • Web graphicsnot Adobe Illustrator

Both are used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adobe Illustrator

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud (which bundles Illustrator) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey

Gravit Designer

  • The Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name

Pricing, plan by plan

Adobe Illustrator

$22.99/month
  • Single App$22.99/month
    • Illustrator desktop app
    • 100GB cloud storage
    • Adobe Fonts
  • All Apps$59.99/month
    • All Creative Cloud apps
    • 100GB cloud storage
    • Adobe Stock trial

Gravit Designer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Cloud storage
    • All design tools
    • SVG support

Which should you pick?

Choose Adobe Illustrator if

  • You need gradients & effects.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios.
  • You also want symbols & instances.
Adobe Illustrator review

Choose Gravit Designer if

  • You need gradient tools.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web.
  • You also want symbols.
Gravit Designer review

Questions people ask

Is Adobe Illustrator or Gravit Designer better?
Neither clearly leads. Adobe Illustrator starts at $22.99/month and Gravit Designer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adobe Illustrator or Gravit Designer?
Gravit Designer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $22.99/month for Adobe Illustrator and Free for Gravit Designer.
Does Adobe Illustrator or Gravit Designer run on more platforms?
Adobe Illustrator runs on Windows, Macos, Ios. Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web.
Can I use Gravit Designer for free?
Yes. Gravit Designer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Adobe Illustrator starts at $22.99/month.
What is Adobe Illustrator best used for?
Adobe Illustrator is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, print design. Of those, print design is not what Gravit Designer is typically brought in for.
What can Adobe Illustrator do that Gravit Designer cannot?
Adobe Illustrator covers Gradients & effects, Symbols & instances, Artboards, 3D capabilities. Gravit Designer covers Gradient tools, Symbols, Layers, Cloud storage. Both handle Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gravit Designer: Do I need a subscription to use CorelDRAW?

Yes. After the 15-day trial ends, a monthly or annual subscription is required. There is no free tier after trial expiration.

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Gravit Designer: How much does a subscription cost?

The page shows placeholder text for monthly and annual pricing but does not display the actual prices. You need to complete the purchase flow to see exact costs.

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Gravit Designer: How many AI credits do I get per month?

Both the trial and monthly subscriptions include 1,000 AI image credits per month. The trial period is 15 days with no credit card required.

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Gravit Designer: What file formats can I work with?

CorelDRAW supports JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF, CDR, and other formats. The platform includes vector editing, painting, text tools with thousands of fonts, and access to millions of design assets.

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Gravit Designer: Is there cloud storage included?

Yes. Cloud storage for projects is included in the subscription, along with access to design assets and the ability to export in multiple formats.

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