Best Design Tools (2026)

Create stunning visuals with the best graphic design, UI/UX, and creative tools.

7 tools reviewed | Updated monthly | Independent reviews

All Design Tools Reviewed

1. Canva

Rating: 4.7/5 | Editor's Choice | Pricing: Free – $15/user/mo

The easiest online design platform for creating graphics, presentations, and videos.

2. Figma

Rating: 4.8/5 | Pricing: Free / $15/editor/month

Collaborative design platform for UI/UX, prototyping, and design systems.

3. Adobe Creative Cloud

Rating: 4.6/5 | Pricing: From $22.99/mo

The industry-standard creative suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.

4. Squarespace

Rating: 4.4/5 | Pricing: Plans from $16/month (billed annually)

Website builder known for stunning templates and intuitive drag-and-drop editing.

5. Wix

Rating: 4.3/5 | Pricing: Free plan available; premium from $17/month

Flexible website builder with 900+ templates, AI site generation, and extensive app marketplace.

6. Sketch

Rating: 4.3/5 | Pricing: $12/mo

Mac-native design tool for UI/UX with a loyal following and mature ecosystem.

7. Penpot

Rating: 4.1/5 | Pricing: Free (open-source)

Open-source design platform with web-based collaboration and SVG-native approach.