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Gravit Designer vs Remote

Gravit Designer logo

Gravit Designer

Software

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Remote logo

Remote

Software

The new standard for global employment

From
Free
Rated
-

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; Remote employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
  • They diverge on capability: Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Remote covers Global Payroll.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Gravit Designer and Remote differ
AttributeGravit DesignerRemote
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20142019

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 Remote

  • Global Payroll
  • EOR Services
  • Contractor Management
  • Compliance
  • Benefits
  • Equity Management
  • HRIS
  • 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 Remote
  • Vector illustrationnot Remote
  • Icon designnot Remote
  • Web graphicsnot Remote

Remote

  • Employing staff in countries where you have no legal entity through an employer of recordnot Gravit Designer
  • Paying and managing international contractors with compliant agreementsnot Gravit Designer
  • Running payroll and HR records for a distributed workforcenot 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

Remote

  • Employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
  • Global Payroll carries an implementation fee to set up entities plus a recurring payroll delivery fee on top of the $29 per employee per month rate
  • Contractor Management Plus is $99 per contractor per month against $29 for the standard tier
  • The Equity product is limited to Delaware C-Corps
  • The PEO product bills in USD only and requires a US bank account
  • Remote states it collects reserve payments in high risk circumstances, so an upfront deposit is possible

Pricing, plan by plan

Gravit Designer

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

Remote

Free
  • Contractor Management$29/month
    • Contractor Payments
    • Compliance
    • Contracts
  • Employer of Record$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.

Choose Remote if

  • You need global payroll.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want eor services.

Questions people ask

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

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