Bench test · AI Image
Microsoft Designer vs Recraft
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| Microsoft Designer | Recraft | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score7.5/10 | score7.7/10 |
| agents won | 1 / 4 | 2 / 4 ▲ |
| from | Free | $15/mo ▲ |
| free tier | yes | yes |
| category | AI Image | AI Image |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| OpenAI | 7.1 | 7.6 ▲ |
| Gemini | 8.0 | 8.2 ▲ |
| 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
Recraft
- ✓Produces scalable vector outputs
- ✓Maintains brand consistency across designs
- ✓Faster design workflow than manual creation
- —Limited to specific design styles
- —Learning curve for brand kit setup
- —May require refinements for complex designs
Vector graphic generationBrand kit customizationEditable AI-generated designsBatch image creationStyle consistency controlsMultiple export formats
Free · free tier
Try Microsoft Designer ▸$15/mo · free tier
Try Recraft ▸Verdict
Recraft takes it — 7.7 to 7.5 (a photo finish).
The panel gave Recraft the edge on 2 of 4 agents. It's close enough that Microsoft Designer is a fair pick if it fits your workflow better.