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Adobe Illustrator vs Vector Magic Comparison (2026)

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Overview

Adobe Illustrator CC is a industry-standard software in vector drawing tools and applications for digital graphics in print, web, apps, and video animations

Vector Magic is a cloud-based and on-premise software designed to help businesses create vector images by converting JPG, PNG, and GIF bitmap image formats to SVG, EPS, PDF, AI and DXF vectors. Features include batch processing, transparency support, a segmentation editor, and image review.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

22.99

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

5.49

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.8

8.6K

5

4

3

2

1

6.8K

1.6K

150

10

4

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
85%
would recommend this app

4.6

23

5

4

3

2

1

17

4

1

0

1

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
91%
would recommend this app

Pros

“The integration of new generative vector functions allows me to explore illustration concepts or geometric patterns at an amazing pace, considerably enriching my graphic proposals.”
RG

Romain G.

Freelance Photographer

“unmatched power and precision for vector drawing, huge creative flexibility for any type of project, perfect compatibility with other Adobe software, active community with tons of resources and tutorials.”
SR

Shawn R.

Graphic Design - Art and Creative Direction

“The vector tools are extremely precise and the new AI features allow to quickly generate graphic variations or explore several creative directions.”
MS

Matty S.

Creative Director

Pros

“By comparison to the other design packages out there Vector Magic is VERY SIMPLE to use, the learning curve is low and you will be up and running in no time flat. ”
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Brock P.

Vice President of Marketing

Cons

“Adobe Illustrator new version is hanging my laptop and acquiring lot of space from the memory, that is making my laptop very slow.”
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Muhammad Z.

Sr. Talent Acquisition Officer

“The main drawback of Adobe Illustrator is that it can have a steep learning curve, especially for new users.”
MS

Maria S.

Designer

“perspective grid management and certain 3D tools remain clunky and occasionally temperamental.”
RG

Romain G.

Freelance Photographer

Cons

Not enoughreviews yet

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review8 days ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review2 years ago

Key features

  • Total features22
  • 2D Drawing
  • Activity Tracking
  • Application Management
  • CAD Tools
  • Categorization/Grouping
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Data Import/Export
  • Design Management
  • Design Templates
  • Document Imaging
  • Drag & Drop
  • Fashion Illustrations
  • File Management
  • For Vector Illustrations
  • Image Editing
  • Image Library
  • Image Tracing
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Preview Functionality
  • Project Management
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Search/Filter
  • Synchronous Editing
  • Templates
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Traceability
  • Website Publishing Options
  • Total features10
  • 2D Drawing
  • Activity Tracking
  • Application Management
  • CAD Tools
  • Categorization/Grouping
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Data Import/Export
  • Design Management
  • Design Templates
  • Document Imaging
  • Drag & Drop
  • Fashion Illustrations
  • File Management
  • For Vector Illustrations
  • Image Editing
  • Image Library
  • Image Tracing
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Preview Functionality
  • Project Management
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Search/Filter
  • Synchronous Editing
  • Templates
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Traceability
  • Website Publishing Options

Integrations

  • Total integrations5
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • CorelDRAW
  • Total integrations2
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • CorelDRAW