Bench test · AI Image
Microsoft Designer vs Image Creator from Designer
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| Microsoft Designer | Image Creator from Designer | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score7.5/10 | score7.6/10 |
| agents won | 1 / 4 | 1 / 4 |
| from | Free | Free |
| free tier | yes | yes |
| category | AI Image | AI Image |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| OpenAI | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Gemini | 8.0 | 8.5 ▲ |
| Grok | 7.8 ▲ | 7.6 |
Microsoft Designer
- ✓Free access through Microsoft account
- ✓High-quality AI-generated images
- ✓User-friendly interface for non-designers
- —Limited customization compared to professional design software
- —Generation quality depends on prompt clarity
- —Usage limits on free tier
Text-to-image generation using DALL-EDesign templates and layoutsImage editing and refinement toolsIntegration with Microsoft Office appsWeb-based and mobile accessCustomizable design variations
Image Creator from Designer
- ✓Seamlessly integrated into Microsoft products
- ✓Free access for most users with credits
- ✓Powered by advanced DALL-E technology
- —Limited free monthly credits
- —Requires Microsoft account
- —Less customization than standalone DALL-E
Text-to-image generation from natural language promptsImage editing and enhancement capabilitiesIntegration with Microsoft Edge and BingMultiple design style optionsBuilt-in generative fill for image modificationsDesigner templates and suggestions
Free · free tier
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Try Image Creator from Designer ▸Verdict
Image Creator from Designer takes it — 7.6 to 7.5 (a photo finish).
The panel gave Image Creator from Designer the edge on 1 of 4 agents. It's close enough that Microsoft Designer is a fair pick if it fits your workflow better.