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    Adobe Illustrator

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AAdobe Illustrator CC is a vector-based graphic design software.

    $20.99

    per month

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    Adobe Illustrator
    Editions & Modules
    Yearly - Billed Monthly
    $20.99
    per month
    Monthly
    $31.49
    per month
    Yearly - Billed Upfront
    $239.88
    per year
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    Adobe Illustrator
    Free Trial
    No
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Adobe Illustrator
    Considered Both Products
    Adobe
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    I have been using all of these tools for years. Illustrator is usually my go to tool. Once you learn Illustrator, it makes using all of the other programs easier to learn and it integrates with them beautifully. For the most part, each tool has it's own strengths - InDesign …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    We selected Adobe Illustrator CC as a company because of it's wide array of other programs that we can bundle together. It's a tool that most our vendors are also familiar with so it simplifies our workflow to use it. I like the functionality and the fact it's a tool I'm super …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    I use both of those programs together at times.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Illustrator CC is the best program to use for creating vector illustrations and graphics, whereas Photoshop is best for pixel-based digital pieces. Indesign is best for printed pieces and Adobe Illustrator CC is a great collaborator tool to use for Indesign projects. The …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    The integration with Creative Cloud Libraries and Adobe Fonts, combined with the powerful array of tools offered in Adobe Illustrator makes up for the high price compared with other tools that are often free. You even get an outstanding 3D renderer built in with excellent …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Illustrator gives you much more control over every aspect of the design process. Canva has several limitations like being unable to customize gradients or creating clipping masks. Inkscape only works in RGB space and has a less intuitive user interface. They benefit from …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    GIMP does not have a lot of reference information, so it takes time to solve problems. Illustrator takes less time because there is a lot of reference information on the Internet and in books. Also, GIMP does not allow batch processing, so the work must be repeated. Illustrator …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    Illustrator is far ahead of Xara with features and manage images better than Corel Draw
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    There are so many things you can create in Adobe Illustrator CC. It's easy to use and the options for saving and exporting are fantastic. Fortunately, this is the only software of its kind that I have used. I know other people that have used lesser quality products and turned …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    Both are powerful design/vector art tools. And they do the same things - just in a little different way. Tools and interface are a little different. Illustrator thinks like a designer, Corel thinks like an architect. I picked Illustrator mostly due to integration with …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    I know a lot of designers that like to work in Photoshop, when text is involved I prefer Adobe Illustrator CC. You can outline your text and kern and correct there, it is crisp and easy. I would rather push vector points than pixels. I also really appreciate the multiple boards …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    Illustrator has never let me down recently. There have been times where the program didn't do things I wanted it, but over the years the updates gradually modified how I used the program to the point where everything we need to do can be done.Whatever the situation is, Adobe …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    Simply stated, Adobe Illustrator CC just offers more. Not all projects require 'more', but when you need it, it is nice that you don't have to jump programs and start over on a project. Inkscape is simple to use, but so is Canva. Point being, just because a program has a great …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    This is free. But if Adobe is charging then it gives you the best quality and work.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    For customized designs where text and some artistic touches are needed Adobe Illustrator CC is the best.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    Illustrator has a wide capability for editing ability and can be used in combination with any of the other programs I've listed and used. This makes it incredibly versatile and one of my favorites. Each of the other products have specific purposes, making them less likely for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    Before using Adobe Illustrator CC, I was using other design tools and struggled with the lack of control over my artwork. Adobe Illustrator CC has given me so much more control over my designs. The interface is beautiful and easy to use; new features like Live Shape and the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    All these software integrate and each one has a purpose, I, particularly, always work with almost all of them together and I don't see competition between them, [but rather] an integration [with] different purposes and uses. I use them all and they all serve me in the best way …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    with ease and many features offered as well as very easy vendor support
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    Adode Illustrator is better for the design work in the company, sice it works with vectors and easy shortcuts, the other adobe software is not so useful because we do not work with video editing or rendering. Adobe Illustrator CC meets all our needs and expectations and that is …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    Honestly, Adobe illustrator is the best in the market in terms of what the software is capable of doing. I've used other software in my career, and honestly, I just haven't found anything that has the tools and the capabilities like adobe illustrator. I honestly will pay extra …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Illustrator
    I have not used any other graphic design software but I have used Photoshop and InDesign. If you're looking to create graphics, especially scalable vectors, Adobe Illustrator CC is, hands down, the best tool out there. Photoshop is much better for photo editing and …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    99%
    Would buy again
    66 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    59 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    67 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    58 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    62 Answers
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    GIMP
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Adobe Illustrator
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (110 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    9.4
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (25 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe Illustrator
    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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    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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    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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    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.
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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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    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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    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
    It was very easy to purchase and download.
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    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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    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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