Software · head to head
Gravit Designer vs Zoom
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; Zoom cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features
- They diverge on capability: Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Zoom covers HD video & audio.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gravit Designer and Zoom actually diverge.
| Attribute | Gravit Designer | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Linux, Web | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
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 Zoom
- HD video & audio
- Screen sharing
- Recording & transcripts
- Virtual backgrounds
- Breakout rooms
- Polling & Q&A
- Chat
- Whiteboard
Both cover
- Dropbox
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Gravit Designer
- Logo designnot Zoom
- Vector illustrationnot Zoom
- Icon designnot Zoom
- Web graphicsnot Zoom
Zoom
- Team meetingsnot Gravit Designer
- Webinarsnot Gravit Designer
- Virtual eventsnot Gravit Designer
- Online trainingnot Gravit Designer
- Telehealthnot 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
Zoom
- Cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features
- Feature set is overwhelming with complex navigation and too many options
- Limited analytics and coaching features compared to dedicated contact center platforms
- Call recording and admin oversight lack strict governance needed for regulated industries
Pricing, plan by plan
Gravit Designer
Free- FreeFree
- Cloud storage
- All design tools
- SVG support
Zoom
Free- BasicFree
- 100 participants
- 40-minute group meetings
- Unlimited 1-on-1 meetings
- Pro$14.99/month
- 100 participants
- 30-hour group meetings
- Cloud recording (5GB)
- Business$19.99/month
- 300 participants
- Single sign-on
- Recording transcripts
- Enterprise$25/month
- 500 participants
- Advanced admin features
- Executive business 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.
Choose Zoom if
- You need hd video & audio.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- You also want screen sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Gravit Designer or Zoom better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gravit Designer starts at Free and Zoom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gravit Designer or Zoom?
- Gravit Designer starts at Free and Zoom at Free.
- Does Gravit Designer or Zoom run on more platforms?
- Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web. Zoom runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- 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 Zoom is typically brought in for.
- What can Gravit Designer do that Zoom cannot?
- Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Zoom covers HD video & audio, Screen sharing, Recording & transcripts, Virtual backgrounds. Both handle Dropbox.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Zoom: What are Zoom's main pricing tiers?
Zoom offers a free Basic plan with 40-minute limits for group meetings, Pro at $14.16/user/month, Business at $15.58/user/month with 300 participant capacity, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Additional costs apply for Phone ($10.50/user/month), Webinars, and Rooms.
SourceZoom: What integrations does Zoom support?
Zoom integrates with Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, HubSpot, Zendesk, and many other business applications, though integration depth varies by partner.
SourceZoom: Can Zoom be used for webinars?
Yes, Zoom Webinars is available as a separate product starting at $66.67 per month, providing larger audience capabilities and specialized webinar features.
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