Design · head to head
Adobe XD vs Gravit Designer
The short version
- Only Gravit Designer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Adobe XD standalone subscription eliminated - now requires expensive Creative Cloud All Apps plan; 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 XD covers Vector design tools, Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Adobe XD and Gravit Designer actually diverge.
| Attribute | Adobe XD | Gravit Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $54.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows | Windows, Macos, Linux, Web |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014 |
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 XD
- Vector design tools
- Responsive resize
- Auto-animate
- Voice prototyping
- 3D transforms
- Design systems
- Component states
- Coediting
Only in Gravit Designer
- Vector drawing
- Bezier tools
- Shape tools
- Typography
- Gradient tools
- Symbols
- Layers
- Cloud storage
Both cover
- Desktop deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Adobe XD
- Web designnot Gravit Designer
- Mobile app designnot Gravit Designer
- Design systemsnot Gravit Designer
- Interactive prototypesnot Gravit Designer
- User testingnot Gravit Designer
Gravit Designer
- Logo designnot Adobe XD
- Vector illustrationnot Adobe XD
- Icon designnot Adobe XD
- Web graphicsnot Adobe XD
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Adobe XD
- Standalone subscription eliminated - now requires expensive Creative Cloud All Apps plan
- Mac-first design tool with more limited Windows support
- Collaboration features are less mature compared to Figma
- Not open source unlike alternatives like Penpot
- Higher price point than competing standalone design tools
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 XD
$54.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Adobe XD review.
Gravit Designer
Free- FreeFree
- Cloud storage
- All design tools
- SVG support
Which should you pick?
Choose Adobe XD if
- You need vector design tools.
- You work on Web, macOS, Windows.
- You also want responsive resize.
Choose Gravit Designer if
- You need vector drawing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web.
- You also want bezier tools.
Questions people ask
- Is Adobe XD or Gravit Designer better?
- Neither clearly leads. Adobe XD starts at $54.99/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 XD or Gravit Designer?
- Gravit Designer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $54.99/month for Adobe XD and Free for Gravit Designer.
- Does Adobe XD or Gravit Designer run on more platforms?
- Adobe XD runs on Web, macOS, Windows. 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 XD starts at $54.99/month.
- What is Adobe XD best used for?
- Adobe XD is most often used for web design, mobile app design, design systems, interactive prototypes. Of those, web design and mobile app design are not what Gravit Designer is typically brought in for.
- What can Adobe XD do that Gravit Designer cannot?
- Adobe XD covers Vector design tools, Responsive resize, Auto-animate, Voice prototyping. Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Both handle Desktop deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Adobe XD: Can I use Adobe XD without a full Creative Cloud subscription?
No. Adobe XD is no longer available as a standalone subscription. It is only available as part of Creative Cloud All Apps plan priced from $54.99 to $69.99 per month.
SourceGravit 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.
SourceAdobe XD: What file formats does Adobe XD support?
Adobe XD supports XD format natively, with import/export capabilities for other design formats and vector graphics.
SourceGravit 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.
SourceGravit 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.
SourceGravit 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.
SourceGravit 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.
SourceRelated pages
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