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Gravit Designer vs Paymo

Gravit Designer logo

Gravit Designer

Software

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Paymo logo

Paymo

Software

Work & project management for teams

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Gravit Designer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Paymo every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • They diverge on capability: Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Paymo covers Task management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Gravit Designer and Paymo differ
AttributeGravit DesignerPaymo
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop
Founded20142008

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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 Paymo

  • Task management
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing
  • Gantt charts
  • Resource scheduling
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Gravit Designer

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

Paymo

  • Project management with time tracking and invoicing for agenciesnot Gravit Designer
  • Tracking billable hours and project profitabilitynot 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

Paymo

  • Every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • The free plan allows 1 user, 1 client and 2 projects
  • The Solo plan is still capped at 3 clients and 5 projects
  • Gantt charts, task dependencies and scheduling require the Plus plan
  • Integrations are excluded from both the free and Solo plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Gravit Designer

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

Paymo

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • Basic features
  • Starter$4.95/month
    • Time tracking
    • Kanban
    • Invoicing

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.

Choose Paymo if

  • You need task management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want time tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Gravit Designer or Paymo better?
Neither clearly leads. Gravit Designer starts at Free and Paymo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gravit Designer or Paymo?
Gravit Designer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gravit Designer and On request for Paymo.
Does Gravit Designer or Paymo run on more platforms?
Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web. Paymo runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
Can I use Gravit Designer for free?
Yes. Gravit Designer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paymo starts at On request.
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 Paymo is typically brought in for.
What can Gravit Designer do that Paymo cannot?
Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Paymo covers Task management, Time tracking, Invoicing, Gantt charts. Both handle Web support.

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