Creative tools

The industry-standard creative suite, subscription-only since 2013, with rising prices and a $150M settlement over hidden cancellation fees.

Pro design, photo and layout apps that were famous for one-off pricing; now free under Canva, with AI tools behind Canva’s subscription.

Easy design for everyone, but team prices jumped up to 300% in 2024 and your designs only stay editable inside Canva.

A one-time-purchase iPad drawing app with no subscription, no ads, and a public pledge against generative AI.

Collaborative design in the browser; files, libraries, and plugins embed teams so deeply that leaving feels like a migration project.