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Gravit Designer vs Oyster

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Gravit Designer

Software

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oyster logo

Oyster

Software

Hire globally, compliantly

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Oyster employer of Record is $699 per employee per month, with the discount tied to annual billing
  • They diverge on capability: Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Oyster covers Global Employment.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Gravit Designer and Oyster differ
AttributeGravit DesignerOyster
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20142020

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 Oyster

  • Global Employment
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Compliance
  • Contractor Management
  • Time Off
  • Expenses
  • BambooHR

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Gravit Designer

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

Oyster

  • Hiring employees abroad without setting up a local legal entitynot Gravit Designer
  • Onboarding and paying international contractorsnot Gravit Designer
  • Getting country specific employment compliance advice for distributed teamsnot 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

Oyster

  • Employer of Record is $699 per employee per month, with the discount tied to annual billing
  • A refundable deposit is required before an EOR engagement starts
  • Contractor management is free for 30 days then $29 per contractor per month
  • HR advisory through People Partner Services is billed at $300 per hour on top of the subscription
  • A currency conversion fee applies when you pay Oyster in a currency other than the contract currency
  • Payments are accepted only by direct debit or wire in USD, EUR, GBP or CAD

Pricing, plan by plan

Gravit Designer

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

Oyster

Free
  • Contractor$29/month
    • Contractor Payments
    • Compliant Contracts
    • Invoicing
  • Employee$599/month
    • Global Employment
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

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 Oyster if

  • You need global employment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want payroll.
Oyster review

Questions people ask

Is Gravit Designer or Oyster better?
Neither clearly leads. Gravit Designer starts at Free and Oyster at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gravit Designer or Oyster?
Gravit Designer starts at Free and Oyster at Free.
Does Gravit Designer or Oyster run on more platforms?
Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web. Oyster runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Oyster is typically brought in for.
What can Gravit Designer do that Oyster cannot?
Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Oyster covers Global Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance. Both handle Web support.
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