Best Graphic Design Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Figma is ranked #1 of 150 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Canva and Krita. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Canva. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Easil at $0.52/mo.
From illustrations to presentations, graphic design software can support different kinds of visual work. Compared on illustration tools, presentation design, template library, and brand kit, these entries help you focus on the capabilities relevant to what you make. Desktop and mobile apps can matter for where you create, while real-time collaboration is worth weighing if you work with others. Figma, Canva, and Krita are among the options shown. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add practical cost factors. Consider which design tools, devices, and ways of working together are important for your projects.
150 graphic design software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
25 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FigmaWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $3/mo | 8.3 | |
| 2 | CanvaWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 8.1 | |
| 3 | KritaWindows · Mac · Linux · Android | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 8.0 | |
| 4 | VismeWeb · Windows · Mac · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $12.25/mo | 8.0 | |
| 5 | ibisPaintWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $2.33/mo | 8.0 | |
| 6 | AffinityWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 7.9 | |
| 7 | InkscapeWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 7.9 | |
| 8 | SketchbookWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 7.8 | |
| 9 | MarqWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $12/mo | 7.7 | |
| 10 | VenngageWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $10/mo | 7.7 | |
| 11 | KittlWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $14/mo | 7.7 | |
| 12 | MiriCanvasWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 7.7 | |
| 13 | DesygnerWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $19/mo | 7.7 | |
| 14 | PosterMyWallWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $9.08/mo | 7.7 | |
| 15 | LunacyWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $1/mo | 7.7 | |
| 16 | RecraftAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 7.6 | |
| 17 | EasilWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $0.52/mo | 7.6 | |
| 18 | Microsoft DesignerWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $9.99/mo | 7.6 | |
| 19 | VistaCreateNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $10/mo | 7.5 | |
| 20 | PicmakerWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $6/mo | 7.5 | |
| 21 | SimplifiedWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $79/mo | 7.5 | |
| 22 | WixelWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $7.50/mo | 7.5 | |
| 23 | Apple KeynoteMac · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 7.5 | |
| 24 | Linearity CurveMac · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $8/mo | 7.5 | |
| 25 | Figma BuzzWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 7.4 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which graphic design software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Figma is ranked #1 of 150 with a score of 8.3. Canva is second and Krita third.
How many of these have a free plan?
25 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Easil has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.52/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.