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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Illustrator

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AAdobe Illustrator CC is a vector-based graphic design software.

    $20.99

    per month

    PicMonkey

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/APicMonkey, from the company of the same name in Seattle, is an application designed to help users create standout visuals for Insta posts, Facebook covers, YouTube thumbnails, web pages, holiday cards, posters or anything with a visual, offering graphics and templates, unlimited stock photos and features to support illustrative presentations.

    $7.99

    per month

    Pricing
    Adobe IllustratorPicMonkey
    Editions & Modules
    Yearly - Billed Monthly
    $20.99
    per month
    Monthly
    $31.49
    per month
    Yearly - Billed Upfront
    $239.88
    per year
    Basic
    $7.99
    per month
    Pro
    $12.99
    per month
    Team
    $33.99
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe IllustratorPicMonkey
    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 IllustratorPicMonkey
    Considered Both Products
    Adobe
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    PicMonkey
    Chose PicMonkey
    Adobe Photoshop is a better service with many more options, but for basic image manipulation for someone who is a beginner, PicMonkey is superior. There is almost NO learning curve. Canva has much better templates and design options, but not as many photo editing options. I …
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Adobe PhotoShop
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Adobe IllustratorPicMonkey
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (110 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (7 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (25 ratings)
    9.8
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Adobe IllustratorPicMonkey
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    It is the only tool that I use to create logos. It gives me the flexibility to create sharp text and marks and they can then be resized at will, color changes in a second and perfect way to export. I know that some people use Illustrator for document layout, it is not ideal. While I can easily create documents here, it really is InDesign that is the perfect tool.
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    PicMonkey
    I would definitely recommend PicMonkey! It is diverse for the average person or the business professional. If you need to edit pictures, create graphics, or implement marketing media this is the tool to use! It may not be enough for someone who needs something a bit more advanced like Photoshop, but in my experience it has covered everything I need.
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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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    PicMonkey
    • Simple & easy to use.
    • Plenty of content - always make something unique.
    • Organized.
    • Inexpensive.
    • Always improving & adding new content.
    • Search bar.
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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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    PicMonkey
    • Changes to toolkit / use buttons are sometimes difficult to keep up with
    • Separating free items (fonts, images, etc.. ) from those requiring upgrade
    • Explanation of sizing tools / pixels is difficult to understand and apply
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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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    PicMonkey
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    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.
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    PicMonkey
    PicMonkey's usability is outstanding! I was able to learn how to edit my photos and create graphics in a short period of time. Between the tutorials and the amazing user interface, I felt like a pro! PicMonkey is very detailed but not so overwhelming that you miss out on great features.
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    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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    PicMonkey
    I personally never really need support with PicMonkey. It works great, and I can find what I need. There may have been a few times when I've Googled for an answer related to PicMonkey, but I've not had a question answered.
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    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
    It was very easy to purchase and download.
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    PicMonkey
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    I chose Rhinoceros 3D because it is accurate to make drawings in it and it is better to make drawings in Rhinoceros 3D and then put them in Adobe Illustrator. But while printing or scaling it is much easier to put it in Adobe Illustrator. This makes the whole printing aspect of it much easier.
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    PicMonkey
    Adobe Photoshop is a better service with many more options, but for basic image manipulation for someone who is a beginner, PicMonkey is superior. There is almost NO learning curve. Canva has much better templates and design options, but not as many photo editing options. I like to use a combination of PicMonkey and Canva for my small-business marketing needs.
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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.
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    PicMonkey
    • We see an increase in user engagement when we use these graphics online.
    • We see more tangible interactions with our materials.
    • We hear positive feedback about our branding and marketing.
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