# Microsoft Designer Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 Microsoft Designer Software Review 2026: Features, Reviews, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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Microsoft Designer

## What is Microsoft Designer?

Microsoft Designer is a powerful design tool that empowers users to create beautiful and professional designs with ease using AI. From presentations and infographics to social media graphics and flyers, Microsoft Designer offers a wide range of templates and customizable elements to bring your ideas to life. With an intuitive interface and a vast library of fonts, colors, and layouts, you can create stunning visuals that will captivate your audience.

## What is Microsoft Designer used for?

[Generative AI](https://www.capterra.com/generative-ai-software/)[AI Image Generator](https://www.capterra.com/ai-image-generator-software/)[Graphic Design](https://www.capterra.com/graphic-design-software/)

Overall rating

Based on 5 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### Microsoft Designer

4.2 (5)

VS.

[4.4 (201)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178598/QuarkXPress/reviews/)

Starting Price

Contact vendor

Starting Price

$279

Flat Rate, Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.6 (5)

Ease Of Use

4.3 (13,223)

Value For Money

5.0 (2)

Value For Money

3.9 (10,013)

Customer Service

4.0 (2)

Customer Service

4.0 (8,206)

## Microsoft Designer alternatives

[Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)

[4.7 (13,235)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/reviews/)

Starting price

$15.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

97%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)

[Fotor](https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/)

[4.5 (1,092)](https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/reviews/)

Starting price

$8.99

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

92%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/)

[Blaze](https://www.capterra.com/p/10013921/Blaze/)

[4.8 (714)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10013921/Blaze/reviews/)

Starting price

$39.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

97%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/10013921/Blaze/)

Highest Rated

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

[4.8 (2,433)](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/reviews/)

Starting price

$22.99

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

98%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

[View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/10015329/Microsoft-Designer/alternatives/)

## Pricing

Value for money

5.0 (2)

### Starting price

Contact vendor  
for pricing

Free trial  
not available

Value for money

5.0 (2)

5.0

Based on 2 reviews

## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.0 (2)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.0 (2)

4.0

Based on 2 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.2

Based on 5 reviews

Filter by rating

5(3)

4(1)

3(0)

2(1)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

Karla W.

President

Internet

### "Unleash your creative ability for beginners"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

February 6, 2025

It was wonderful, I enjoyed all of the beautiful artwork it creates beyond my ability.

Pros

I like all of the options to make designs with generative prompts.

Cons

There are limits for its use with a coin system. After your coin limit is used you will have to purchase additional coins to continue until the next renewal period.

Switched from

[Bing Image Creator](https://www.capterra.com/p/10015328/Bing-Image-Creator/)

Bing cuts off the image around the head, feet, and fingers when the designer generates the entire image

Review source

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FD

Faten D.

Project coordinator

E-Learning

### "Ms Designer "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

July 9, 2024

Pros

Creativity of designs Huge library of graphic and temlate designs that are easy to customize

Cons

The options for customization limited compared to advanced design software

Review source

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AU

Anonymous User

Junior software engineer

Computer Software

### "Good free alternative to paid AI image generators"

2.0

Overall Rating

2.0

2.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

6/10

April 29, 2024

Pros

It works well on the job of creating images. It is fast enough so you can have 4 alternatives very quickly. The new image editor has some nice features like remove background. It is well integrated into Copilot.

Cons

The output often is clearly identifiable as AI generated, it is hard to have photo realistic images like in some top paid competitors. Also, it cannot output in other aspect ratios or file formats. The editor is quite basic at the moment and features like remove background does not always work really well. It also misses a vectorize function.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

MS

Mohamed Salah D.

Inhaber

Automotive

### "Gut"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

November 23, 2023

Pros

Gut und interessant, es macht Spaß neue Designs zu erstellen.

Cons

Es steckt noch in der Anfangsphase, es fehlen noch mehr Insoirationen für Designer aber auch Funktionen.

Alternatives considered

[Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)

[Adobe Firefly](https://www.capterra.com/p/10012410/Adobe-Firefly/)

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

MD

Matija D.

Principal

Higher Education

### "Great potential for future graphic design"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

November 16, 2023

Simple design and great template library for simple graphic design ideas with advanced tools like background removal and huge potential of Generative AI design.

Pros

Seems like legit Canva competitor in long distance since Designer is easy to use and straight forward in generating design ideas.

Cons

Generative AI should be forte for this tool but is still in Preview phase and missing education tutorial on how to get prompts right.

Switched from

[Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)

Still using Canva as first option but accepting Microsoft Designer as legit competitor.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Express](https://www.capterra.com/p/174232/adobe-express/)

Review source

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