Design Software: Reviews, Comparisons and Deals
Design software covers online graphic design editors, video editors, photo editors and stock asset libraries. For most buyers the choice comes down to the commercial licence, the template library and whether a team can share brand assets.
Which kind of Design Tools do you need?
- Graphic Design Graphic design tools help you make social posts, presentations, logos and mockups yourself, or hand the work to a design service. 1 articleBrowse
- Video Editing Video editing software ranges from simple online editors and animation makers to streaming and podcast tools. 2 articlesBrowse
Design questions, answered
Can I use stock images from a subscription commercially?
Usually yes under the standard licence, but uses like merchandise or large print runs can need an extended licence. Read the licence for each asset type.
Online design tool or professional desktop software?
Online tools are faster for social posts, presentations and quick marketing assets. Desktop software gives more control for print work, branding and detailed illustration.
Are free design tools enough?
Free plans cover basic graphics. Paid plans usually add premium templates, brand kits, background removal and more storage.