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ArtRage vs Gravit Designer

ArtRage logo

ArtRage

Design

A digital artist studio with tools that look and work like the real things

From
$29.9/one-time
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: ArtRage no subscription model; each purchase is one-time; 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
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ArtRage and Gravit Designer actually diverge.

Attributes where ArtRage and Gravit Designer differ
AttributeArtRageGravit Designer
Starting price$29.9/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Linux, Web
FoundedUnknown2014

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 ArtRage

Nothing recorded that Gravit Designer does not also cover.

Only in Gravit Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Shape tools
  • Typography
  • Gradient tools
  • Symbols
  • Layers
  • Cloud storage

What people use each for

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

ArtRage

  • Digital paintingnot Gravit Designer
  • Drawingnot Gravit Designer
  • Art creation and illustrationnot Gravit Designer

Gravit Designer

  • Logo designnot ArtRage
  • Vector illustrationnot ArtRage
  • Icon designnot ArtRage
  • Web graphicsnot ArtRage

Where each one falls short

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

ArtRage

  • No subscription model; each purchase is one-time
  • Separate purchases needed for desktop and mobile versions

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

ArtRage

$29.9/one-time
  • ArtRage Vitae Desktop$80/one-time
    • Windows and macOS
    • Full painting and drawing tools
  • ArtRage Vitae Mobile$4.99/one-time
    • iOS and Android
    • Mobile painting and drawing tools
  • ArtRage Lite$29.9/one-time
    • Basic painting and drawing tools
    • Selected subset for beginners

Gravit Designer

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

Which should you pick?

Choose ArtRage if

Nothing in the data separates ArtRage from Gravit Designer on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

ArtRage review

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.
Gravit Designer review

Questions people ask

Is ArtRage or Gravit Designer better?
Neither clearly leads. ArtRage starts at $29.9/one-time and Gravit Designer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ArtRage or Gravit Designer?
Gravit Designer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29.9/one-time for ArtRage and Free for Gravit Designer.
Does ArtRage or Gravit Designer run on more platforms?
ArtRage runs on Web. 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. ArtRage starts at $29.9/one-time.
What is ArtRage best used for?
ArtRage is most often used for digital painting, drawing, art creation and illustration. Of those, digital painting and drawing are not what Gravit Designer is typically brought in for.
What can ArtRage do that Gravit Designer cannot?
Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ArtRage: How much does ArtRage cost?

ArtRage Vitae Desktop (Windows/macOS) is $80 as a one-time purchase. ArtRage Vitae Mobile (iOS/Android) is $4.99. ArtRage Lite is $29.90 for a basic tool set.

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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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ArtRage: Are ArtRage purchases one-time or subscription?

All ArtRage products are one-time purchases available through the Windows Store, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store with no ongoing subscription fees.

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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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