Design · head to head
Gravit Designer vs Plane
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; Plane self-hosted Community edition requires managing your own Docker/Kubernetes infra plus your own PostgreSQL, Redis, and S3-compatible/GCS/MinIO storage; no single-binary install
- They diverge on capability: Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Plane covers Issue tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gravit Designer and Plane actually diverge.
| Attribute | Gravit Designer | Plane |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Linux, Web | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Category | Design | Technology |
| Founded | 2014 | 2022 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Gravit Designer
- Vector drawing
- Bezier tools
- Shape tools
- Typography
- Gradient tools
- Symbols
- Layers
- Cloud storage
Only in Plane
- Issue tracking
- Cycles (Sprints)
- Modules
- Views & layouts
- Pages (Docs)
- Analytics
- API access
- Webhooks
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Gravit Designer
- Logo designnot Plane
- Vector illustrationnot Plane
- Icon designnot Plane
- Web graphicsnot Plane
Plane
- Project and task management with cycles, modules, epics, and initiativesnot Gravit Designer
- Documentation and knowledge management via workspace wiki tied to project worknot Gravit Designer
- Sprint planning and issue triagenot Gravit Designer
- Cross-functional collaboration with analytics and dashboardsnot Gravit Designer
- Migration target from Jira, Linear, Monday, ClickUp, or Asananot 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
Plane
- Self-hosted Community edition requires managing your own Docker/Kubernetes infra plus your own PostgreSQL, Redis, and S3-compatible/GCS/MinIO storage; no single-binary install
- Cloud Free tier caps at 12 users and 500 AI credits per seat per month
- Substantial feature gating by tier: custom work item types, workspace wiki, time tracking, dashboards, initiatives, teamspaces, and integrations require Pro or above; LDAP, granular access control, and multi-workflow approvals require Enterprise Grid
- Guest-to-paid-member ratio capped at 1:5 on the Pro plan
Pricing, plan by plan
Gravit Designer
Free- FreeFree
- Cloud storage
- All design tools
- SVG support
Plane
Free- FreeFree
- 500 AI credits per seat
- Max 12 users
- Unlimited projects
- Pro$6/seat per month
- 1,000 AI credits per seat
- Unlimited users
- Custom work item types
- Business$13/seat per month
- 2,000 AI credits per seat
- Unlimited users
- Project templates, recurring work items
- Enterprise Grid$null/mo
- Flexible AI credit allocation
- Private deployments
- Granular access control
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 Plane if
- You need issue tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want cycles (sprints).
Questions people ask
- Is Gravit Designer or Plane better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gravit Designer starts at Free and Plane at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gravit Designer or Plane?
- Gravit Designer starts at Free and Plane at Free.
- Does Gravit Designer or Plane run on more platforms?
- Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web. Plane runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- 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 Plane is typically brought in for.
- What can Gravit Designer do that Plane cannot?
- Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Plane covers Issue tracking, Cycles (Sprints), Modules, Views & layouts. Both handle Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourcePlane: Does Plane offer a free plan?
Yes, Plane's free tier includes 500 AI credits per seat, support for up to 12 users, and access to projects, work items, cycles, modules, layouts, views, estimates, and pages.
SourceGravit 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.
SourcePlane: How much does Plane Pro cost?
Plane Pro costs $6/seat per month and saves 25% when billed annually. It includes 1,000 AI credits per seat, unlimited users, and access to custom work item types, wiki, time tracking, and integrations.
SourceGravit 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.
SourcePlane: What is the difference between Plane's paid tiers?
Pro ($6/seat/month) includes 1,000 AI credits and workspace wiki. Business ($13/seat/month) adds 2,000 AI credits, project templates, and recurring work items. Enterprise Grid offers custom pricing with multiple workflows and LDAP support.
SourceGravit 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.
SourceGravit 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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