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Compare Adobe Illustrator and Canvas X Draw 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$119.00 1 License Per Year
Adobe Illustrator
Star Rating
(5,890)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe IllustratorCanvas X Draw
Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$119.00 1 License Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Adobe Illustrator excels in vector graphics design, particularly with its advanced tools like the Pen Tool and Shape Builder, which allow for precise and intricate designs. In contrast, Canvas X Draw is noted for its ease of use, making it a preferred choice for beginners or those needing quick results.
- Reviewers mention that Adobe Illustrator has a steeper learning curve, with an Ease of Use score of 7.9, while Canvas X Draw shines with a score of 9.0, indicating that users find it more intuitive and accessible for everyday tasks.
- G2 users highlight that Adobe Illustrator's extensive library of plugins and integrations enhances its functionality, particularly for professional designers, whereas Canvas X Draw is appreciated for its straightforward setup process, which received a score of 8.6 for Ease of Setup.
- Users on G2 report that Adobe Illustrator's quality of support is rated at 8.3, with many users praising the availability of tutorials and community forums, while Canvas X Draw's support is slightly lower at 8.2, indicating a need for improvement in user assistance.
- Reviewers say that Adobe Illustrator's product direction is viewed positively by 8.7% of users, reflecting confidence in its ongoing development and feature updates, while Canvas X Draw received a perfect score of 10.0, suggesting users feel very optimistic about its future enhancements.
- Users report that Adobe Illustrator is particularly favored in the small-business segment, with 63.8% of reviews coming from this demographic, while Canvas X Draw has a higher percentage at 78.3%, indicating it may cater more effectively to the needs of smaller enterprises.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Illustrator
No pricing availableCanvas X Draw
Canvas X Draw for macOS/Windows - 1 Year Subscription
$119.00
1 License Per Year
Graphic design software that does everything you need. One powerful macOS/Windows app for all your vector and raster graphics. Simple enough for beginners. Rich enough for pros. Priced for everyone.
- Pro vector graphics and rich photo-editing tools in a single, easy to use application
- Digital drawing made - create logos, t-shirt designs, business graphics, marketing materials, or simply creating art for art’s sake
- Flawless image tracing, light and dark modes
Free Trial
Adobe Illustrator
No trial information availableCanvas X Draw
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
5,128
8.7
15
Ease of Use
7.9
5,157
9.0
15
Ease of Setup
8.6
669
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
515
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
4,154
8.1
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
503
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
5,061
10.0
13
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Illustrator and Canvas X Draw are categorized as Vector Graphics
Unique Categories
Adobe Illustrator has no unique categories
Canvas X Draw has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Illustrator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Canvas X Draw
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Graphic Design
13.5%
Design
13.5%
Marketing and Advertising
10.4%
Higher Education
4.2%
Information Technology and Services
3.9%
Other
54.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Graphic Design
12.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.3%
Design
8.3%
Restaurants
4.2%
Other
54.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Illustrator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Radhika C.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
Some of the format of this tool are very useful for additions and perfections of colors. I can make design much more interesting and beautiful and attractive for my clients. Adobe Illustrator has capacity to work on a large or different files at once...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Biotechnology
We had a tough time getting adjusted to it. Not much training material was available from Adobe. It was also a bit non intuitive.
Canvas X Draw
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shreyansh J.
Verified User in Animation
Canvas X Draw provides all the essential tools required to create graphics for various purposes (graphic designing, digital art, etc.). Its pricing is fairly better than other similar applications with the same functionality.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Radhika C.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
Some of the format of this tool are very useful for additions and perfections of colors. I can make design much more interesting and beautiful and attractive for my clients. Adobe Illustrator has capacity to work on a large or different files at once...
Shreyansh J.
Verified User in Animation
Canvas X Draw provides all the essential tools required to create graphics for various purposes (graphic designing, digital art, etc.). Its pricing is fairly better than other similar applications with the same functionality.
Verified User in Biotechnology
We had a tough time getting adjusted to it. Not much training material was available from Adobe. It was also a bit non intuitive.
Discussions
What are the best resources for learning how to use Adobe Illustrator?
11 comments
JJ
I got a lot of useful videos off of Lynda.com. You can get a free trial for 30 days. It will also, after the basics, let you detail down to how you want to...Read more
What is the use of Illustrator software?
8 comments
AV
Create designs, layouts, icons, logos, illustration, packaging designs. the main characteristic is that it works with vectorial graphics so there is no...Read more
Do you use Adobe Illustrator for web page designs?
7 comments
ES
No, as the adobe illustrator is not pixel precise. Photoshop CC is much more precise in terms of pixel perfection.
But Adobe illustrator does have a good...Read more
macOS Big Sur Version 11.0.1 and Canvas Draw
1 comment
MG
Hi there. Canvas X Draw is currently in the testing phase for the Big Sur beta. You can download a **beta** version of Canvas X Draw that works on Big Sur...Read more
My opinion is not relevant here, as I am designed to provide information and assistance based on data and programming.
1 comment
SG
Canvas X is fantastic for designersRead more
Canvas X Draw has no more discussions with answers
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