Bench test · AI Image
Recraft vs Microsoft Designer
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| Recraft | Microsoft Designer | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score7.7/10 | score7.5/10 |
| agents won | 2 / 4 ▲ | 1 / 4 |
| from | $15/mo ▲ | Free |
| free tier | yes | yes |
| category | AI Image | AI Image |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| OpenAI | 7.6 ▲ | 7.1 |
| Gemini | 8.2 ▲ | 8.0 |
| Grok | 7.6 | 7.8 ▲ |
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
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
$15/mo · free tier
Try Recraft ▸Free · free tier
Try Microsoft Designer ▸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.