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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Illustrator

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AAdobe Illustrator CC is a vector-based graphic design software.

    $20.99

    per month

    Pixlr

    Score6.1 out of 10
    N/APixlr is a photo editing tool formerly part of the Autodesk suite of products, now from 123RF from the Inmagine Group (acquired 2017).

    $1

    per month

    Pricing
    Adobe IllustratorPixlr
    Editions & Modules
    Yearly - Billed Monthly
    $20.99
    per month
    Monthly
    $31.49
    per month
    Yearly - Billed Upfront
    $239.88
    per year
    Plus - paid yearly
    $0.99
    per month
    Plus
    $1.99
    per month
    Premium - paid yearly
    $4.90
    per month
    Premium
    $7.99
    per month
    Team - paid yearly
    $9.91
    per month
    Team
    $12.99
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe IllustratorPixlr
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Adobe IllustratorPixlr
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    Adobe
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    Inmagine Group
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    64 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    57 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    65 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    56 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    60 Answers
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    User Ratings
    Adobe IllustratorPixlr
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (107 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    7.2
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (25 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe IllustratorPixlr
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    Adobe Illustrator is used to help make drawings look good but not make them. It is easy to add color or texture but it is hard to actually make the drawings in it. I would recommend using other software to make the lines for plans and sections and using Adobe Illustrator to make it look good.
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    Inmagine Group
    If you're in a situation where you're regularly creating content for a website, social media page, or even printed materials, Pixlr is a great option! It allows you to create something simple from scratch (with just a solid background and text) or something more complex (with multiple pictures, layers, fonts, shadowing, etc.). It's our go-to method for creating content. If you're someone who isn't very tech savvy, the learning curve for using Pixlr effectively could be discouraging. The interface is intuitive, but there's a lot to it
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Adobe
    • Vector graphics for scaling to large sizes
    • Filling an object with a texture
    • Easily adjusting and expanding an artboard to fit the size of the content (especially for infographics)
    • Compatibility with other Adobe CC programs, but also exporting for PPT graphics
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    Inmagine Group
    • Enables the user to use a range of fonts even in foreign languages
    • Is relatively easy to learn
    • Is cost-effective
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    Cons
    Adobe
    • It's tough to master. If you haven't used Adobe products like Photoshop or Illustrator before, there is a lot to take in.
    • It would be great to have some better options to preview the final product if you're creating a multiple page document.
    • Better integration and pricing points with Adobe Stock for the useful stock images to complete your projects.
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    Inmagine Group
    • So far, I haven't found anything I don't like in Pixlr; I like everything from its price to how it works.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Adobe
    While Adobe Illustrator CC is one of the only true design software out there, it really stands heads above the other products. It's clean UI and menu structure is easy to navigate.
    Incentivized
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    Inmagine Group
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Adobe
    There's a bit of a learning curve to this software vs other similar tools that can take some time to learn and get familiar with but the amount of functionality that Adobe Illustrator CC offers is quite large compared to simpler tools.
    Incentivized
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    Inmagine Group
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Adobe
    I normally already know how to do whatever I'm trying out, but the documentation (as well as a simple Google search) makes any question quick to resolve. The Adobe boards themselves are a fantastic resource, especially for resolving questions between new programs and iterative releases.
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    Inmagine Group
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
    It was very easy to purchase and download.
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    Inmagine Group
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    They complement each other, each with its own specific characteristics, but within a marketing sector, an experienced designer knows that the use of these tools in sets makes all the difference. It is possible to combine their uses and create really relevant materials that will bring a great return to the company and in the dissemination of arts with superior quality to the competitors
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    Inmagine Group
    Canva is a similar program using for creating content. I've tried out their suite as well but always end up coming back to Pixlr because of ease of use, and my familiarity with the product. They continue to make upgrades to the product and have always had what we feel we need to make top-notch looking graphics for our organization.
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    Return on Investment
    Adobe
    • Helps us quickly and easily create and manage numerous logos
    • Cloud libraries allow us to access commonly used colors, fonts, logos and other design elements quickly
    • We are able to provide high-quality, scalable college logos for print and digital which give us a more professional, credible look.
    Incentivized
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    Inmagine Group
    • Pixlr has enabled us to design beautiful graphics in the local Cambodian language
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