Best AI Graphic Design Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Canva is ranked #1 of 30 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of PosterMyWall and HueFold. The best-ranked option with a free plan is PosterMyWall. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Piktochart at $3.25/mo.
AI graphic design software can help you create visual materials and handle practical steps such as resizing or preparing artwork for print. Compared on AI layout generation, background removal, design resizing, brand kit, team collaboration, and print-ready exports, the tools cover features to weigh against your workflow. Canva, PosterMyWall, and HueFold are among the options shown. Consider whether you need shared work, reusable brand elements, or files ready for printing. A free plan and the listed paid starting price also help you compare access and cost. Match the available capabilities to the designs you need to produce and the tasks you want the software to support.
30 AI graphic design software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
AI Graphic Design Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 22 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 CanvaFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 2 PosterMyWallPaid from $9.08/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 HueFoldFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 4 Linearity CurvePaid from $8/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 5 VismePaid from $12.25/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 DesygnerPaid from $19/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 KittlPaid from $14/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 8 Microsoft DesignerPaid from $9.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 PiktochartPaid from $3.25/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 10 Adobe Express VideoFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 Figma BuzzFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 12 SimplifiedPaid from $79/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 13 SiviPaid from $20/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 GlittrPaid from $9.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 MarqPaid from $12/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 Predis.aiPaid from $24/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 VenngagePaid from $10/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 18 InMediaPaid from $8.90/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 19 PencilPaid from $11/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 AdCreative.aiPaid from $20/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 VistaCreatePaid from $10/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 ObelloPaid from $25/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 PicsartPaid from $10.50/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 24 Maigoc (Maigaoxi)
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 Designs.ai Videomaker
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | AI layout generation | Brand kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canva | 7.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 2 | PosterMyWall | 7.7 | Free plan | $9.08/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 3 | HueFold | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | Linearity Curve | 7.1 | Free plan | $8/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 5 | Visme | 7.1 | Free plan | $12.25/mo | Yes | 12.25 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 6 | Desygner | 7.0 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | 19 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 7 | Kittl | 7.0 | Free plan | $14/mo | Yes | 14 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 8 | Microsoft Designer | 7.0 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | 9.99 /user/mo | — | No |
| 9 | Piktochart | 7.0 | Free plan | $3.25/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 10 | Adobe Express Video | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 11 | Figma Buzz | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 12 | Simplified | 6.9 | Free plan | $79/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 13 | Sivi | 6.9 | Free plan | $20/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | Glittr | 6.8 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 15 | Marq | 6.8 | Free plan | $12/mo | Yes | 10 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 16 | Predis.ai | 6.8 | No | $24/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 17 | Venngage | 6.8 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | 10 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 18 | InMedia | 6.7 | No | $8.90/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 19 | Pencil | 6.7 | No | $11/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 20 | AdCreative.ai | 6.6 | No | $20/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 21 | VistaCreate | 6.6 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 22 | Obello | 6.5 | No | $25/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 23 | Picsart | 6.3 | No | $10.50/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 24 | Maigoc (Maigaoxi) | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 25 | Designs.ai Videomaker | 5.7 | No | — | — | — | — | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which AI graphic design software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Canva is ranked #1 of 30 with a score of 7.8. PosterMyWall is second and HueFold third.
How many of these have a free plan?
17 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Piktochart has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.25/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.