Freemium Graphic Design Tools Compared

Independently reviewed

Updated October 1, 2026

We reviewed popular Freemium Graphic Design software to highlight strengths, trade-offs and who each tool is best for. Use the rankings, comparison table and filters to shortlist options.

Use filters and side-by-side details to shortlist the strongest options.

#1

Carousels Generator

4.1
AI studio that turns a topic or link into a branded LinkedIn or Instagram carousel Carousels Generator does one job: it turns a topic, a link or a few notes into a finished LinkedIn or Instagram carousel, text and design…
Pricing
Free planPaid from $19/mo ($16/mo billed yearly)
Best for
Founders creators and marketers who want a consistent LinkedIn or Instagram carousel presence without design skills and small teams that publish on a schedule and want brand consistency baked in.
Platforms
Web app
Updated September 30, 2026
Full review Carousels Generator vs Sprout Social

38
AppsInsight Score Needs work
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#2

Storybeat

4.0
Create social stories and reels with templates, music, and AI tools Storybeat is a mobile creative studio for social Stories and Reels.
Pricing
Free+Paid
Best for
Mobile-first social creators small brands producing Stories and Reels marketers needing reusable visual templates
Platforms
iOS (iPhone & iPad) Android
Updated September 29, 2026
Full review Storybeat vs Sprout Social

32
AppsInsight Score Needs work
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#4

Creasquare

3.7
Create, write and schedule posts across social channels Creasquare combines a social post designer, AI caption writer and publishing calendar.
Pricing
Free planPaid from Free
Best for
Small businesses creating visual social posts teams scheduling across Facebook and Instagram creators wanting AI captions and a shared calendar
Platforms
Web app
Updated September 29, 2026
Full review Creasquare vs Sprout Social

38
AppsInsight Score Needs work
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#6

LayerProof

3.0
Brand kits, social posts, scheduling, product imagery and AI-generated video for small businesses. LayerProof helps small businesses make social posts, short videos and product imagery for Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Pricing
Free planPaid from Free; Pro $5/mo
Best for
Local businesses e-commerce brands app makers
Platforms
Web app
Updated September 29, 2026
Full review LayerProof vs Sprout Social

33
AppsInsight Score Needs work
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