Bench test · AI Design
Screens vs Affinity Designer
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| Screens | Affinity Designer | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score5.3/10 | score6.2/10 |
| agents won | 1 / 4 | 3 / 4 ▲ |
| from | — | — |
| free tier | no | no |
| category | AI Design | AI Design |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 6.2 | 7.6 ▲ |
| OpenAI | 6.1 | 7.8 ▲ |
| Gemini | 6.5 ▲ | 5.0 |
| Grok | 2.5 | 4.3 ▲ |
Screens
- ✓Accelerates design workflow with AI assistance
- ✓Supports both mobile and web projects
- ✓Exports production-ready code
- —Learning curve for new users
- —Limited customization in some AI suggestions
- —Subscription-based pricing model
AI-powered design suggestionsMobile and web interface creationAutomated layout generationComponent library integrationReal-time collaborationDesign-to-code export
Affinity Designer
- ✓One-time purchase with no subscription required
- ✓Seamless integration of vector and raster workflows
- ✓Professional-grade tools at competitive pricing
- —Steeper learning curve for beginners
- —Smaller plugin ecosystem compared to Adobe products
- —Limited cloud storage and online features
Vector and raster design in one workspaceNon-destructive effects and adjustmentsAdvanced typography and text toolsExtensive brush library and customizationReal-time collaboration capabilitiesSupport for multiple artboards and layers
Pricing on their site
Try Screens ▸Pricing on their site
Try Affinity Designer ▸Verdict
Affinity Designer takes it — 6.2 to 5.3.
The panel gave Affinity Designer the edge on 3 of 4 agents.