18.4
Adobe Express Video is a browser and mobile video-creation tool from Adobe Express Video, with presentation design and a large template library.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Designing Solutions in 2026
Designing Solutions tools help create graphics, layouts, illustrations, videos, wireframes and prototypes. Use the chart to match a tool to the kind of design work you need. Check Android availability first if you plan to work on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Then compare web, Windows, iOS, macOS and API access, plus pricing, collaboration, storage and editing features.
28.4
Visme is a design tool for making presentations and illustrations, with templates, brand kit features and real-time collaboration.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.3
Pitch is a presentation design and collaboration app with templates, illustration tools, brand kits, and real-time collaboration.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Framer
Framer is a no-code website builder for teams that want visual design control, responsive layouts, CMS content, SEO tools, analytics and managed hosting.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux8.2From $10 a month - 5
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is an image and graphics editor for creating, editing, and designing visual content.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.9 - 6
Photopea
Photopea is a browser-based editor for raster and vector graphics.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.9From $450 a year - 7
Proto.io
Proto.io is a web-based, no-code tool for creating interactive prototypes for iOS, Android, and web.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.7From $29 a month - 8
Moqups
Moqups combines wireframing, mockups, diagrams, prototypes, and whiteboarding in an online app.
Free planWebAPIExtension7.6From $11 a month - 9
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator creates vector graphics for logos, icons, drawings, typography, and illustrations used in print, web, video, and mobile projects.
iOSWebmacOSWindows7.5 - 10
Inkscape
Inkscape is a free, open-source vector graphics editor for artistic and technical work such as logos, typography, diagrams, and flowcharts.
Free planOpen sourceExtensionLinuxmacOSWindows7.5Free plan - 11
Scribus
Scribus is free, open-source desktop publishing software for professional page layout on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planOpen sourceAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.5Free plan - 12
Sketchbook
Sketchbook is a drawing app for work ranging from quick sketches to finished artwork.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.5Free plan - 13
Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint is a digital art app for creating illustrations, comics, webtoons, and animation.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.4From $10.99 a year - 14
Adobe InDesign
APImacOSSelf-hostedWindows7.3From $19.99 a month - 15
Figma Slides
Figma Slides is a collaborative presentation tool for creating and delivering decks, and is included with seats on every Figma plan.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.3From $3 a month - 16
Sketch
Sketch covers product design work from interface creation through design systems, interactive prototypes, and developer handoff.
iOSWebmacOS7.2From $12 a month - 17
Krita
Krita is a free, open-source digital painting program for making artwork.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 18
Penpot
Penpot is an open-source design platform for teams that supports collaboration between designers and developers.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted7.1From $7 a month - 19
Canva
Canva is a design platform for making presentations, social content, videos, print materials, photo edits, websites, and PDFs.
Free planmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 20
Affinity
Affinity is a desktop creative app for vector design, pixel editing, and page layout, available on Windows and macOS.
Free planmacOSWindows6.8Free plan - 21
Axure RP
Axure RP is a prototyping tool for creating interactive UX designs with triggers, conditions, actions, and variables.
macOS6.8From $29 a month - 22
Figma Buzz
Figma Buzz is a web tool for teams creating and sharing branded static assets such as social media graphics, display ads, and one-pagers.
Free planWeb6.6Free plan - 23
GIMP
GIMP is a free image editor for photo retouching, image composition and original artwork.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.5Free plan - 24
Procreate
iOS6.5$5.99 one-time - 25
Balsamiq Wireframes
Balsamiq Wireframes is a wireframing and prototyping tool available for macOS, Windows, and the web, with both desktop and cloud deployment.
WebmacOSWindows6.4From $16 a month
Choosing well
Check platforms before choosing
Look for Android support first when phone or tablet access matters. Check web, Windows, iOS, macOS and API availability as your workflow requires.
A browser-based option may suit shared computers, while a desktop app may fit work that needs a larger screen.
Match the design type
Compare the primary design type with your project. Vector editing suits scalable artwork, while interactive prototyping and wireframing focus on showing how an interface behaves.
Templates can help start a project, but check whether the tool includes them and whether its editing features fit your work.
Review teamwork and storage
Real-time collaboration matters when people need to edit or review together. Check whether the service includes cloud storage and whether that fits your file workflow.
If you move between phone, tablet and computer, confirm that the supported platforms and storage options cover those devices.
Compare free and paid access
Check for a real free plan, the paid starting point and any free trial. A free plan can let you assess a tool before paying, while a trial gives temporary access to paid features.
If you need to read or change the code, check the licence and whether open-source code is offered.
Questions people ask
How should I check Android support?
Look for Android in the tool’s supported-platform details before choosing it for a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Then check web, Windows, iOS and macOS access as needed.
Which pricing details should I compare?
Compare whether a real free plan is available, the paid starting point and whether a free trial is offered.
What is the difference between vector editing and prototyping?
Vector editing is for scalable artwork. Interactive prototyping is for showing interface behavior and flows. Compare both with the primary design type listed for the tool.
Why does real-time collaboration matter?
It lets people work together in the same design session. Check this feature when shared editing or review is part of your workflow.
Should I check cloud storage?
Yes. Compare cloud-storage support with the devices and platforms you use, especially if you switch between Android, web and desktop apps.