Best Graphic Design Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Canva is ranked #1 of 150 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ibisPaint and Figma. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ibisPaint. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Lunacy at $1/mo.
Whether you’re making illustrations, presentations, or shared design work, the right software depends on the tools and access you need. Compare illustration tools and presentation design alongside template libraries and brand kits. Desktop and mobile apps, real-time collaboration, and the availability of a free plan can also shape your choice; “Paid from” offers a starting-price comparison. The ranked entries begin with ibisPaint, Adobe Creative Cloud, and WPS Presentation, with Figma Slides and PosterMyWall among the next options. Weigh those capabilities against the kind of design work you do and where you prefer to work.
150 graphic design software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Graphic Design Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 24 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 ibisPaintPaid from $2.33/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 FigmaPaid from $3/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 PosterMyWallPaid from $9.08/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 EasilPaid from $6.25/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 6 VismePaid from $12.25/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 Microsoft PowerPointFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 AffinityFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 9 KritaFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 Clip Studio Paint
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 WPS PresentationPaid from $5.83/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 KittlPaid from $14/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 SketchbookFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 14 AmadinePaid from $2.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 Adobe Creative Cloud
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 InkscapeFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 MiriCanvasFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 QuarkXPress
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 19 DesygnerPaid from $19/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 MarqPaid from $12/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 VenngagePaid from $10/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 Microsoft DesignerPaid from $9.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 23 LunacyPaid from $1/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 24 Apple KeynoteFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 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
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Template library | Presentation design |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canva | 9.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | $1,590/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | ibisPaint | 9.2 | Free plan | $2.33/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | Figma | 9.1 | Free plan | $3/mo | Yes | $12/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | PosterMyWall | 8.8 | Free plan | $9.08/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Easil | 8.7 | Free plan | $6.25/mo | Yes | $6.25/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Visme | 8.6 | Free plan | $12.25/mo | Yes | $12.25/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Microsoft PowerPoint | 8.6 | Free plan | — | Yes | $9.99/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | Affinity | 8.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Free | Yes | — |
| 9 | Krita | 8.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Clip Studio Paint | 8.4 | No | — | No | $0.99/user/mo | — | — |
| 11 | WPS Presentation | 8.4 | No | $5.83/mo | Yes | $5.83/user/mo | — | — |
| 12 | Kittl | 8.3 | Free plan | $14/mo | Yes | $14/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Sketchbook | 8.3 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 14 | Amadine | 8.3 | Free plan | $2.99/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 15 | Adobe Creative Cloud | 8.2 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | Inkscape | 8.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 17 | MiriCanvas | 8.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | QuarkXPress | 8.2 | No | — | No | — | Yes | No |
| 19 | Desygner | 8.2 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | $19/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 20 | Marq | 8.1 | Free plan | $12/mo | Yes | $10/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | Venngage | 8.1 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | $10/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | Microsoft Designer | 8.1 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | $9.99/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 23 | Lunacy | 8.1 | Free plan | $1/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 24 | Apple Keynote | 8.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 25 | Linearity Curve | 8.1 | Free plan | $8/mo | Yes | $8/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which graphic design software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Canva is ranked #1 of 150 with a score of 9.3. ibisPaint is second and Figma third.
How many of these have a free plan?
21 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Lunacy has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1/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. Paid placements never change a rank.