01 Photoroom
AI photo editor for e-commerce — background removal, AI product backgrounds, and batch editing
AI Image Generation from $12.99/mo free tier: yes Verified JUN 21, 2026
Microsoft Designer alternatives
4 alternatives compared · prices last verified Jun 21, 2026 · how we verify
Photoroom is the top Microsoft Designer alternative in our directory: it covers the same category (AI Design), starts at $12.99/mo, and has a free tier. The lowest-priced option with a free tier is Adobe Firefly, starting at $9.99/mo. All 4 alternatives below are compared on pricing verified against the official pricing pages, on the dates shown.
Ranked by category overlap with Microsoft Designer, free-tier availability, then lowest verified starting price — computed from our verified data, never sponsorships.
Microsoft Designer alternatives compared
| Alternative | Category | Starting price | Free tier | Price verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photoroom | AI Image Generation | $12.99/mo | yes | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Adobe Firefly | AI Image Generation | $9.99/mo | yes | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Canva | AI Design | $15/mo | yes | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Ideogram | AI Image Generation | $20/mo | yes | Jun 11, 2026 |
Each alternative, in brief
02 Adobe Firefly
Commercially safe AI image generator trained on licensed content with Creative Cloud integration
AI Image Generation from $9.99/mo free tier: yes Verified JUN 11, 2026
03 Canva
AI-powered design platform with templates, image generation, and Magic Studio tools
AI Design from $15/mo free tier: yes Verified JUN 11, 2026
04 Ideogram
AI image generator specializing in accurate text rendering and layout-aware design output
AI Image Generation from $20/mo free tier: yes Verified JUN 11, 2026
When to stay with Microsoft Designer
Documented strengths from our Microsoft Designer review — switching isn't always the right call:
- Genuinely free to start with monthly AI credits and no required subscription
- Available on web and mobile, plus baked into Word, PowerPoint, and Photos
- Easy text-to-image and one-click AI edits suited to non-designers