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Affinity Designer vs Wix Studio

Affinity Designer logo

Affinity Designer

Design

Professional graphic design software for everyone

From
$69.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wix Studio logo

Wix Studio

Web Development

Web platform for agencies and enterprises to build high-performing sites

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Wix Studio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Affinity Designer premium AI features require separate Canva subscription; pricing for those plans not disclosed; Wix Studio free plan lacks advanced features and requires Wix branding
  • They diverge on capability: Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, Wix Studio covers Responsive editor with pixel-perfect control.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Affinity Designer and Wix Studio actually diverge.

Attributes where Affinity Designer and Wix Studio differ
AttributeAffinity DesignerWix Studio
Starting price$69.99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timesubscription, rates shown per country and not published in a fixed currency
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, IosWeb, Mobile app
CategoryDesignWeb Development
Founded19942006

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

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 Affinity Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Gradient tools
  • Typography
  • Pixel-perfect editing
  • Artboards
  • Symbols
  • Non-destructive effects

Only in Wix Studio

  • Responsive editor with pixel-perfect control
  • Flexbox and section grid controls
  • No-code animations
  • Custom CSS capabilities
  • JavaScript support
  • Frontend and backend APIs
  • eCommerce with customizable checkout
  • Bookings and appointments

What people use each for

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

Affinity Designer

  • Logo designnot Wix Studio
  • Vector illustrationnot Wix Studio
  • Icon designnot Wix Studio
  • Brandingnot Wix Studio

Wix Studio

  • Building responsive websites for creative portfoliosnot Affinity Designer
  • Launching high-converting eCommerce storesnot Affinity Designer
  • Managing service business bookings and schedulingnot Affinity Designer
  • Creating event ticketing and registration platformsnot Affinity Designer
  • Scaling multi-site management for agenciesnot Affinity Designer

Where each one falls short

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

Affinity Designer

  • Premium AI features require separate Canva subscription; pricing for those plans not disclosed
  • Core Affinity tools are free but Canva premium add-on costs are not detailed

Wix Studio

  • Free plan lacks advanced features and requires Wix branding
  • Pricing increases with additional site collaborators
  • Storage limits on lower-tier plans may constrain media-heavy sites
  • Prices shown are GST-inclusive and vary by location
  • Business Elite tier at $159.77/month is expensive for small sites
  • Published plan prices vary by country and are rendered dynamically, so the rate you see may differ from the figures quoted here

Pricing, plan by plan

Affinity Designer

$69.99/one-time
  • Standard$69.99/one-time
    • Full version
    • All features
    • Lifetime updates

Wix Studio

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Wix Studio review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Affinity Designer if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Affinity Designer review

Choose Wix Studio if

  • You need responsive editor with pixel-perfect control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app.
  • You also want flexbox and section grid controls.
Wix Studio review

Questions people ask

Is Affinity Designer or Wix Studio better?
Neither clearly leads. Affinity Designer starts at $69.99/one-time and Wix Studio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Affinity Designer or Wix Studio?
Wix Studio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $69.99/one-time for Affinity Designer and Free for Wix Studio.
Does Affinity Designer or Wix Studio run on more platforms?
Affinity Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Ios. Wix Studio runs on Web, Mobile app.
Can I use Wix Studio for free?
Yes. Wix Studio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Affinity Designer starts at $69.99/one-time.
What is Affinity Designer best used for?
Affinity Designer is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, branding. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what Wix Studio is typically brought in for.
What can Affinity Designer do that Wix Studio cannot?
Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Gradient tools, Typography. Wix Studio covers Responsive editor with pixel-perfect control, Flexbox and section grid controls, No-code animations, Custom CSS capabilities.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Affinity Designer: Is Affinity Designer free?

Yes, Affinity Designer is completely free. Every tool in the Pixel, Vector, and Layout studios, plus all customization and export features, are available at no cost with no seat count restrictions or payment requirements.

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Wix Studio: What is included in all Wix plans?

All plans include custom domain option, reliable web hosting, AI creation tools, 24/7 customer care, and 14-day money-back guarantee.

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Affinity Designer: Are there premium features available in Affinity by Canva?

Affinity by Canva includes optional AI features available through separate Canva premium subscriptions (Pro, Business, Enterprise, Education tiers). Core design tools remain free; premium AI functionality requires a Canva subscription.

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Wix Studio: How does storage scale across Wix Studio plans?

Free and Light plans offer minimal storage. Core plan includes 50 GB, Business plan includes 100 GB, and Business Elite includes unlimited storage.

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Affinity Designer: Do I need to pay for Affinity Designer updates?

No. Affinity by Canva receives free updates and new features over time. The core application and all design, editing, and layout tools are updated at no additional cost.

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Wix Studio: Are Wix Studio prices the same globally?

No. Prices and currency vary by location. USD prices displayed are for reference only and include GST.

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