Software · head to head
Recraft vs Xara Designer Pro+
Xara Designer Pro+
Software
Desktop publishing, web design, photo editing and graphic design in one workspace
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Recraft has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Recraft free plan images are owned by Recraft and made publicly visible; commercial ownership rights only apply while subscribed to a paid plan; Xara Designer Pro+ compatible with Windows only; the product page states no Mac version
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Recraft and Xara Designer Pro+ actually diverge.
| Attribute | Recraft | Xara Designer Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | one-time |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Recraft
- Free plan images are owned by Recraft and made publicly visible; commercial ownership rights only apply while subscribed to a paid plan
- Subscription credits reset every month and do not carry over, unlike separately purchased top-up credits which never expire
- Refunds are only considered within 30 days and only if fewer than 30 credits have been used
- Annual billing is required to get the 20% discount over paying monthly
Xara Designer Pro+
- Compatible with Windows only; the product page states no Mac version
Pricing, plan by plan
Recraft
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Recraft review.
Xara Designer Pro+
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Xara Designer Pro+ review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Xara Designer Pro+ if
Nothing in the data separates Xara Designer Pro+ from Recraft on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Recraft or Xara Designer Pro+ better?
- Neither clearly leads. Recraft 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, Recraft or Xara Designer Pro+?
- Recraft has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Recraft and On request for Xara Designer Pro+.
- Does Recraft or Xara Designer Pro+ run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Recraft for free?
- Yes. Recraft has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Xara Designer Pro+ starts at On request.