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Microsoft Designer vs Adobe Express: catalog facts
Microsoft Designer	Adobe Express
Free Available to use for free.	Freemium Free version available, with a paid tier offering a 30-day free trial.
Web	Android, iOS, Web
Generates designs from a text description Templates for social posts, invitations and cards	Templates for social posts, flyers and logos Quick one-click photo and video edits
Closed-source Microsoft service Aimed at quick graphics rather than detailed design work	Some features are only available on desktop or in the app Premium features require a subscription
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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