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ArtRage Vitae vs Xara Designer Pro+
Both stand on graphic design software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+1
ArtRage Vitae combines natural-media brushes, extensive canvas aids, and PaintLink collaboration across desktop and mobile. Buyers should choose between its separate desktop and mobile plans and note the stated canvas limit.
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Paid Windows
Designer Pro+ brings a broad set of design and publishing functions into one Windows application. Its paid subscription and lack of mobile support are the main purchasing constraints.
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| ArtRage Vitae | Xara Designer Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Designer Pro+ — annual billing: $16 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | ArtRage Vitae | Xara Designer Pro+ |
| Website | artrage.com | xara.com |
| On graphic design software | #128 of 150 | #135 of 150 |
ArtRage Vitae: what it does well
- Natural-media tools include oils and watercolours
- Supports layers, groups, guides, and perspective tools
- PaintLink enables shared-canvas collaboration
- Desktop handles layered PSD files
- Available on four listed platforms
What to know first
- No free plan
- Desktop and mobile use separate plans
- Desktop canvases have a 32500 x 32500 pixel limit
- Desktop plan is listed at $80 a month
Xara Designer Pro+: what it does well
- Combines vector, publishing and photo tools
- Includes PDF editor and website builder
- Offers presentation design and templates
- Integrates with three cloud drives
- 14-day trial available
What to know first
- Windows-only desktop product
- No mobile app
- No free plan
- Annual option requires a $192 payment
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