Microsoft Designer

A tier on Graphic Design SoftwareScore 8.4 · #19 of 150

Android app: Yes
Free plan: Yes
Paid plans from: $9.99/mo
Runs on: Web, iOS, Android

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Summary

Microsoft Designer is a design tool from Microsoft, available on the web, iOS, and Android. It includes templates, presentation design, and illustration tools, with a mobile app for phone and tablet use. The free Designer access requires a Microsoft account, and usage limits may apply. Paid access is included with Microsoft 365 plans, which also include other Microsoft 365 apps. Microsoft 365 Personal costs $9.99 per month for one person and offers higher usage for creating and editing AI images. Microsoft 365 Family costs $12.99 per month for one to six people, also with higher usage for those tasks. Microsoft 365 Premium costs $19.99 per month for one to six people and offers extensive usage for creating and editing AI images. Designer does not include a brand kit. Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, and was founded in 1975.

Who it is for

Designer may suit people looking for template-based design, presentation design, or illustration tools across web and mobile. The free access has usage limits that may apply, while paid access comes as part of a Microsoft 365 plan.

What is good

Available on web, iOS, and Android.
Includes templates and presentation design.
Free Designer access is available with a Microsoft account.
Microsoft 365 plans include Designer and other apps.

What to know first

Free plan usage limits may apply.
Does not include a brand kit.
Paid access requires a Microsoft 365 plan.

Verdict

Microsoft Designer offers design tools across web and mobile, with free account access and paid Microsoft 365 options. Consider the usage limits and absence of a brand kit when deciding whether it fits your needs.

Microsoft Designer plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free billed monthly Free Designer access with a Microsoft account · Usage limits may apply microsoft.com · 23 Sept 2026

Microsoft 365 Personal $9.99/mo billed monthly Higher usage for creating and editing AI images · Available for one person · Includes Microsoft Designer and other Microsoft 365 apps microsoft.com · 23 Sept 2026

Microsoft 365 Family $12.99/mo billed monthly Higher usage for creating and editing AI images · For one to six people · Includes Microsoft Designer and other Microsoft 365 apps microsoft.com · 23 Sept 2026

Microsoft 365 Premium $19.99/mo billed monthly Extensive usage for creating and editing AI images · For one to six people · Includes Microsoft Designer and other Microsoft 365 apps microsoft.com · 23 Sept 2026