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Gravit Designer vs Abstract

Gravit Designer logo

Gravit Designer

Software

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Abstract logo

Abstract

Software

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • They diverge on capability: Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Abstract covers Version control.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Gravit Designer and Abstract differ
AttributeGravit DesignerAbstract
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebMacos, Web
Founded20142015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Gravit Designer

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

Only in Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Gravit Designer

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

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot Gravit Designer
  • Version controlnot Gravit Designer
  • Asset managementnot Gravit Designer
  • Team collaborationnot Gravit Designer

Where each one falls short

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

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

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

Pricing, plan by plan

Gravit Designer

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

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Questions people ask

Is Gravit Designer or Abstract better?
Neither clearly leads. Gravit Designer starts at Free and Abstract at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gravit Designer or Abstract?
Gravit Designer starts at Free and Abstract at Free.
Does Gravit Designer or Abstract run on more platforms?
Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web. Abstract runs on Macos, Web.
Can I use Gravit Designer for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Gravit Designer best used for?
Gravit Designer is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, web graphics. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what Abstract is typically brought in for.
What can Gravit Designer do that Abstract cannot?
Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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