Design software
5 Design tools are listed on SoftShop. 1 has been reviewed against official provider pages and appear first; the rest are catalogue listings we haven’t reviewed yet, so check details with the provider.
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CanvaReviewed
Best for: Non-designers creating on-brand marketing content.
- A
Adobe Creative Cloud
Complete creative suite for professionals
- F
Figma
Collaborative interface design
- I
InVision
Digital product design platform
- S
Sketch
Digital design platform for Mac
How to choose Design software
- List the jobs you need it to do and who will use it, then check which plan includes those features on each provider’s pricing page.
- Check it works with the tools you already use, and that you can export your data if you leave.
- Trial your top two with real work before committing.
Not sure yet? Tell us what you need and we’ll suggest a shortlist, or ask for a demo or help switching.