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Gravit Designer vs Xara Designer Pro+

Gravit Designer logo

Gravit Designer

Design

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Xara Designer Pro+ logo

Xara Designer Pro+

Design

Desktop publishing, web design, photo editing and graphic design in one workspace

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Xara Designer Pro+ compatible with Windows only; the product page states no Mac version

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gravit Designer and Xara Designer Pro+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Gravit Designer and Xara Designer Pro+ differ
AttributeGravit DesignerXara Designer Pro+
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebWeb
Founded2014Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Design).

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 Xara Designer Pro+

Nothing recorded that Gravit Designer does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Gravit Designer

  • Logo designnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • Vector illustrationnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • Icon designnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • Web graphicsnot Xara Designer Pro+

Xara Designer Pro+

  • Desktop publishing and professional layout workflowsnot Gravit Designer
  • Web design and e-commerce site creation without codenot Gravit Designer
  • Photo editing and image retouching for visual projectsnot Gravit Designer
  • Graphic design and illustration in single workspacenot Gravit Designer
  • Multi-discipline creative work with unlimited flexibilitynot 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

Xara Designer Pro+

  • Compatible with Windows only; the product page states no Mac version

Pricing, plan by plan

Gravit Designer

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

Xara Designer Pro+

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Xara Designer Pro+ review.

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 Xara Designer Pro+ if

Nothing in the data separates Xara Designer Pro+ from Gravit Designer on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Xara Designer Pro+ review

Questions people ask

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

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.

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Xara Designer Pro+: Does Xara Designer Pro offer a free trial?

Yes, Xara Designer Pro offers a free trial download, allowing users to test the software before purchasing.

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Gravit 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.

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Gravit 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.

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Gravit 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.

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Gravit 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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