Best Graphic Design Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Figma is ranked #1 of 150 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Krita and Visme. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Krita. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ibisPaint at $2.33/mo.
From illustrations to presentations, graphic design software can support different kinds of visual work. Compare illustration tools and presentation design with template libraries and brand kits to see which listed capabilities fit your projects. Figma, Krita, and Visme are among the entries to consider. Desktop and mobile apps may matter if you work across devices, and real-time collaboration is another factor for shared designs. Check whether a free plan is available and compare paid-from prices as you weigh the options. The combination of creative tools, access, and collaboration features can help you narrow in on software suited to the visuals you want to make.
150 graphic design software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Figma iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$3/mo Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 2 Krita Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 3 Visme iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$12.25/mo Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 4 ibisPaint iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$2.33/mo
- 5 MiriCanvas iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 6 Sketchbook iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free
- 7 Desygner iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$19/mo Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 8 PosterMyWall iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$9.08/mo Template library: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 9 Adobe Creative Cloud iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0 Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 10 Microsoft Designer iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$9.99/mo Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 11 Apple Keynote iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0Free Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 12 Linearity Curve iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$8/mo Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 13 Simplified iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$79/mo Template library: YesPresentation design: Yes
- 14 Wixel iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$7.50/mo Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 15 Clip Studio Paint iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7 Illustration tools: Yes
- 16 Adobe Express Video iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7Free Template library: YesPresentation design: Yes
- 17 Amadine iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$2.99/mo Illustration tools: Yes
- 18 MediBang Paint iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5¥300/mo Template library: NoPresentation design: NoIllustration tools: Yes
- 19 Microsoft PowerPoint iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5Free Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 20 QuarkXPress iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4 Template library: YesPresentation design: NoIllustration tools: Yes
- 21 Picsart iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$10.50/mo
- 22 WPS Presentation iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$5.83/mo
- 23 PicMonkey iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$7.99/mo Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 24 Canva No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2Free Template library: YesPresentation design: YesIllustration tools: Yes
- 25 Zoho Show iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2Free
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Questions about this list
Which graphic design software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Figma is ranked #1 of 150 with a score of 9.7. Krita is second and Visme third.
How many of these have a free plan?
18 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ibisPaint has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.