Best Design Software Products
2025
Nothing but the best software. G2 is proud to share our 2025 list of the Best Design Software Products
Find the best software for anything and everything you want to accomplish, as decided by software buyers on the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. Based on honest reviews and ratings from our G2 users this year, this list features the top software products found on G2.
Top 5 Best Design Software Products:
Best Software by Function / Design Products
Out of 3,659 total products in this category, and 1,183 that were eligible for the 2025 Best Software Awards, here are the 50 best software products. When looking at this year’s winners, 22 remained on the list from last year, while 28 are new entrants — representing a 56% change on this list since the 2024 Best Software Awards.
1
Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro is a professional video editing software developed by Adobe Systems, designed for creating high-quality videos across various industries. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for editing, color correction, audio enhancement, and visual effects, making it a preferred choice for
Adobe Premiere Pro is a professional video editing software developed by Adobe Systems, designed for creating high-quality videos across various industries. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for editing, color correction, audio enhancement, and visual effects, making it a preferred choice for
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Best Global Sellers 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Software Products 2025
Asia Pacific Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
India Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Asia Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
United Kingdom Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
2
Synthesia
AI Video Generators
Create AI videos by simply typing in text. Easy to use, cheap and scalable. Make engaging videos with human presenters — directly from your browser. Free demo.
Create AI videos by simply typing in text. Easy to use, cheap and scalable. Make engaging videos with human presenters — directly from your browser. Free demo.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best UK Sellers 2025
Best EMEA Sellers 2025
Best Fastest Growing Products 2025
Best AI Software Products 2025
Implementation Leader Synthetic Media Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Text to Speech Winter 2026
ANZ Leader Video Email Winter 2026
Usability Leader Text to Speech Winter 2026
Usability Leader Synthetic Media Winter 2026
3
Miro
Visual Collaboration Platforms
Miro is an Innovation Workspace built to accelerate product development from insight to execution. Designed for teams operating in fast-moving, cross-functional environments, Miro brings together research, planning, prototyping, and strategy into one visual, collaborative space. Miro supports every
Miro is an Innovation Workspace built to accelerate product development from insight to execution. Designed for teams operating in fast-moving, cross-functional environments, Miro brings together research, planning, prototyping, and strategy into one visual, collaborative space. Miro supports every
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2025
Best Software Products 2025
Relationship Leader Strategy and Innovation Roadmapping Tools Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Product Management Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Product Management Winter 2026
Grid Leader Collaborative Whiteboard Winter 2026
4
iMovie
Video Editing
iMovie is a user-friendly video editing application developed by Apple, designed to help users create professional-quality movies and trailers with ease. Available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, iMovie offers a streamlined interface and intuitive tools that make video editing accessible to everyone, from
iMovie is a user-friendly video editing application developed by Apple, designed to help users create professional-quality movies and trailers with ease. Available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, iMovie offers a streamlined interface and intuitive tools that make video editing accessible to everyone, from
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Grid Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Grid Leader Video Editing Fall 2025
Grid Leader Video Editing Summer 2025
Grid Leader Video Editing Spring 2025
5
VEED
AI Video Generators
Making professional video production simple. VEED offers online video editing, recording, hosting and sharing. Key features include one-click subtitling, translation, noise reduction, cropping, cutting, transitions, custom branding, compression and format conversion. VEED is ideal for teams as it
Making professional video production simple. VEED offers online video editing, recording, hosting and sharing. Key features include one-click subtitling, translation, noise reduction, cropping, cutting, transitions, custom branding, compression and format conversion. VEED is ideal for teams as it
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best UK Sellers 2025
Best EMEA Sellers 2025
Implementation Leader Video Translation Winter 2026
Usability Leader Video Translation Winter 2026
Canada Leader Video Email Winter 2026
Latin America Leader Video Email Winter 2026
Canada Leader Video Communications Winter 2026
Europe Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
EMEA Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Middle East & Africa Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
6
Wondershare Virbo
Video Editing
Wondershare Virbo's advanced AI technology enables users to create the most realistic and personalized AI Avatar video content with diverse nationalities and languages. From marketing videos and product promotion, to tutorial videos, Virbo offers a wide range of eye-catching templates to suit any p
Wondershare Virbo's advanced AI technology enables users to create the most realistic and personalized AI Avatar video content with diverse nationalities and languages. From marketing videos and product promotion, to tutorial videos, Virbo offers a wide range of eye-catching templates to suit any p
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G2 Awards
Best APAC Products 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Fastest Growing Products 2025
India Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
India High performer Video Editing Winter 2026
Asia Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Asia Pacific High performer Video Editing Winter 2026
Asia High performer Video Editing Winter 2026
Grid Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
7
Camtasia
Video Editing
Unleash the world’s most powerful screen recorder and video editor with everything you need to tell your story — powered by AI.
Unleash the world’s most powerful screen recorder and video editor with everything you need to tell your story — powered by AI.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2025
Usability Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Results Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Grid Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Video Content Creation Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Screen and Video Capture Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
8
Final Cut Pro X
Video Editing
Final Cut Pro X is a professional video editing software developed by Apple, designed to provide filmmakers, video editors, and content creators with a comprehensive suite of tools for crafting high-quality videos. Built on a modern 64-bit architecture, it leverages the full power of Mac hardware to
Final Cut Pro X is a professional video editing software developed by Apple, designed to provide filmmakers, video editors, and content creators with a comprehensive suite of tools for crafting high-quality videos. Built on a modern 64-bit architecture, it leverages the full power of Mac hardware to
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Results Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Grid Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
India Leader Video Editing Fall 2025
Asia Pacific Leader Video Editing Fall 2025
Asia Leader Video Editing Fall 2025
9
Adobe Photoshop
Photo Editing
Software delivers even more imaging magic, new creative options, and the Adobe Mercury Graphics Engine for blazingly fast performance.
Software delivers even more imaging magic, new creative options, and the Adobe Mercury Graphics Engine for blazingly fast performance.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
Spain Leader Photo Editing Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Photo Editing Winter 2026
Grid Leader Photo Editing Winter 2026
Europe Leader Photo Editing Winter 2026
10
SketchUp
3D Modeling
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
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G2 Awards
Best Global Sellers 2025
Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
EMEA Leader Architectural Rendering Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2026
Asia Pacific Leader 3D Modeling Winter 2026
Asia Leader 3D Modeling Winter 2026
EMEA Leader 3D Modeling Winter 2026
Europe Leader 3D Modeling Winter 2026
11
Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Visual Collaboration Platforms
Lucidchart is an intelligent diagramming application for understanding the people, processes and systems that drive business forward.
Lucidchart is an intelligent diagramming application for understanding the people, processes and systems that drive business forward.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2025
United Kingdom Leader Org Chart Winter 2026
Results Leader Visual Collaboration Platforms Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Mind Mapping Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Visual Collaboration Platforms Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Visual Collaboration Platforms Winter 2026
Usability Leader Visual Collaboration Platforms Winter 2026
12
Adobe Illustrator
Vector Graphics
Vector graphics software used by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography for all kinds of media: print, web, interactive, video, and mobile.
Vector graphics software used by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography for all kinds of media: print, web, interactive, video, and mobile.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
Results Leader Vector Graphics Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Vector Graphics Winter 2026
Grid Leader Vector Graphics Winter 2026
Usability Leader Vector Graphics Winter 2026
13
Canva
Display Ad Design
Canva is an online design and publishing platform that provides user friendly design tools for non-designers.
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G2 Awards
Best Australia & New Zealand Products 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best APAC Products 2025
Asia Pacific Leader Website Builder Winter 2026
India Leader Website Builder Winter 2026
Best Global Sellers 2025
Europe Leader Presentation Winter 2026
Southeast Asia Leader Presentation Winter 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Desktop Publishing Winter 2026
Europe Leader Website Builder Winter 2026
ANZ Leader Presentation Winter 2026
14
Descript
Video Editing
Descript is the only video editor that gives you the power to create and edit professionally crafted video using AI, or on your own.
Descript is the only video editor that gives you the power to create and edit professionally crafted video using AI, or on your own.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Implementation Leader Text to Speech Winter 2026
Results Leader Text to Speech Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Synthetic Media Winter 2026
EMEA Leader Audio Editing Winter 2026
15
Wix
Website Builder
Wix is an industry-leading website creation platform that allows anyone to build, manage and grow a full web presence. You can create from a template, generate a site with AI and edit with an intuitive drag and drop editor—all without code.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best EMEA Sellers 2025
India Leader Landing Page Builders Winter 2026
Middle East & Africa Leader Web Design Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Web Design Winter 2026
Grid Leader Landing Page Builders Winter 2026
Africa Leader Website Builder Winter 2026
Canada Leader Landing Page Builders Winter 2026
16
YouTube Live
Live Stream
YouTube Live is a dynamic platform that enables creators to broadcast live content directly to their audience, fostering real-time interaction and engagement. Whether it's hosting live events, conducting workshops, or sharing spontaneous moments, YouTube Live offers a versatile solution for connecti
YouTube Live is a dynamic platform that enables creators to broadcast live content directly to their audience, fostering real-time interaction and engagement. Whether it's hosting live events, conducting workshops, or sharing spontaneous moments, YouTube Live offers a versatile solution for connecti
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
Grid Leader Live Stream Winter 2026
India Leader Live Stream Winter 2026
Asia Leader Live Stream Winter 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Live Stream Winter 2026
Momentum Leader Live Stream Winter 2026
17
Figma
Wireframing
Web-based collaborative wireframing and interface design tool. Available on the web, macOS and Windows.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Implementation Leader Prototyping Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Wireframing Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Wireframing Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Prototyping Winter 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Wireframing Winter 2026
India Leader Wireframing Winter 2026
India Leader Prototyping Winter 2026
EMEA Leader Prototyping Winter 2026
18
Adobe After Effects
Video Effects
Adobe After Effects is a digital visual effects and motion graphics software developed by Adobe Inc. Widely utilized in the post-production processes of filmmaking, video games, and television production, it enables users to create stunning animations, composite footage, and design intricate visual
Adobe After Effects is a digital visual effects and motion graphics software developed by Adobe Inc. Widely utilized in the post-production processes of filmmaking, video games, and television production, it enables users to create stunning animations, composite footage, and design intricate visual
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G2 Awards
Best Global Sellers 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
Asia Pacific Leader Animation Winter 2026
Grid Leader Video Effects Winter 2026
India Leader Animation Winter 2026
Asia Leader Animation Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Video Effects Winter 2026
Grid Leader Animation Winter 2026
19
Adobe InDesign
Desktop Publishing
Adobe InDesign is a versatile desktop publishing application that gives you pixel- perfect control over design and typography.
Adobe InDesign is a versatile desktop publishing application that gives you pixel- perfect control over design and typography.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
Results Leader Desktop Publishing Winter 2026
Canada Leader Desktop Publishing Winter 2026
EMEA Leader Desktop Publishing Winter 2026
Asia Leader Desktop Publishing Winter 2026
Europe Leader Desktop Publishing Winter 2026
India Leader Desktop Publishing Winter 2026
20
Movavi Video Editor
Video Editing
Movavi Video Editor for Mac is a user-friendly yet powerful video editing software designed to help users create professional-quality videos with ease. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced editor, this tool offers a comprehensive suite of features to bring your creative ideas to life. With it
Movavi Video Editor for Mac is a user-friendly yet powerful video editing software designed to help users create professional-quality videos with ease. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced editor, this tool offers a comprehensive suite of features to bring your creative ideas to life. With it
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
France Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Italy Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Middle East & Africa Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Latin America Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Europe Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Middle East Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
EMEA Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
21
Webflow
Web Design
Webflow is the AI-native Website Experience Platform, empowering teams to build, manage, and optimize visually stunning, enterprise grade websites and web apps that strengthen brands and drive business results.
Webflow is the AI-native Website Experience Platform, empowering teams to build, manage, and optimize visually stunning, enterprise grade websites and web apps that strengthen brands and drive business results.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Content Management Software Products 2025
Grid Leader Web Design Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Web Design Winter 2026
Results Leader Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) Winter 2026
Results Leader Web Design Winter 2026
22
Windows Movie Maker
Video Editing
With Windows Movie Maker, you can quickly turn your photos and videos into polished movies.
With Windows Movie Maker, you can quickly turn your photos and videos into polished movies.
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G2 Awards
Best Global Sellers 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
Grid Leader Video Editing Fall 2025
Grid Leader Video Editing Summer 2025
Grid Leader Video Editing Spring 2025
Europe Leader Video Editing Spring 2025
Implementation Leader Video Editing Spring 2025
23
Photos
Photo Editing
Apple Photos is a comprehensive photo management and editing application developed by Apple Inc., designed to seamlessly integrate with macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. It serves as a centralized hub for users to store, organize, edit, and share their digital photographs and videos a
Apple Photos is a comprehensive photo management and editing application developed by Apple Inc., designed to seamlessly integrate with macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. It serves as a centralized hub for users to store, organize, edit, and share their digital photographs and videos a
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Momentum Leader Photo Management Winter 2026
Grid Leader Photo Management Winter 2026
Results Leader Photo Management Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Photo Management Winter 2026
24
AWS Elemental Live
Other Video
Encode live on-premises video for events and 24/7 streams.
Encode live on-premises video for events and 24/7 streams.
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Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
25
Vimeo
Video Hosting
Vimeo makes creating video easy and attainable, regardless of budget, time or expertise. With Vimeo you can fully customize and control how your content is shared, viewed and managed to maximize the impact of every video.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Grid Leader Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Winter 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Winter 2026
Momentum Leader Live Stream Winter 2026
India Leader Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Winter 2026
Asia Leader Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Winter 2026
Europe Leader Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Winter 2026
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Photo Editing
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a comprehensive photo editing and management application designed for photographers of all skill levels. It offers a suite of tools to import, organize, edit, and share digital images seamlessly across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. Lightroom's non-destructive editi
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a comprehensive photo editing and management application designed for photographers of all skill levels. It offers a suite of tools to import, organize, edit, and share digital images seamlessly across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. Lightroom's non-destructive editi
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G2 Awards
Best Global Sellers 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
Middle East Leader Photo Editing Winter 2026
EMEA Leader Photo Editing Winter 2026
Europe Leader Photo Editing Winter 2026
Latin America Leader Photo Editing Winter 2026
India Leader Photo Editing Winter 2026
Asia Leader Photo Editing Winter 2026
27
WordPress.com
Website Builder
WordPress.com is Automattic's WordPress hosting offering.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Content Management Software Products 2025
Grid Leader WordPress Hosting Winter 2026
Grid Leader Managed Hosting Winter 2026
Usability Leader Web Design Winter 2026
India Leader Web Design Winter 2026
Africa Leader Managed Hosting Winter 2026
Middle East & Africa Leader Managed Hosting Winter 2026
28
NVIDIA Omniverse
3D Modeling
NVIDIA Omniverse™ is a comprehensive platform designed to facilitate the development of physical AI applications, including industrial digital twins and robotics simulations. By leveraging NVIDIA's expertise in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence, Omniverse provides developers with a s
NVIDIA Omniverse™ is a comprehensive platform designed to facilitate the development of physical AI applications, including industrial digital twins and robotics simulations. By leveraging NVIDIA's expertise in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence, Omniverse provides developers with a s
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
India Leader 3D Modeling Winter 2026
Asia Pacific Leader 3D Modeling Winter 2026
Grid Leader 3D Modeling Winter 2026
Asia Leader 3D Modeling Winter 2026
Asia Pacific Leader 3D Modeling Fall 2025
India Leader 3D Modeling Fall 2025
Asia Leader 3D Modeling Fall 2025
Grid Leader 3D Modeling Fall 2025
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Creatify AI
AI Video Generators
Create, test, and scale AI ads that win — lower CPA, higher ROAS. Creatify is the leading AI-powered platform for video ad creation, trusted by over a million marketers and 10,000+ teams worldwide. We automate the entire video ad lifecycle — from inspiration and production to testing and optimizatio
Create, test, and scale AI ads that win — lower CPA, higher ROAS. Creatify is the leading AI-powered platform for video ad creation, trusted by over a million marketers and 10,000+ teams worldwide. We automate the entire video ad lifecycle — from inspiration and production to testing and optimizatio
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2025
Momentum Leader AI Video Generators Winter 2026
Results Leader Text to Speech Winter 2026
Relationship Leader AI Content Creation Platforms Winter 2026
Momentum Leader AI Content Creation Platforms Winter 2026
Results Leader Video Translation Winter 2026
30
Concept3D
Virtual Tour
Interactive Map With point-to-point wayfinding, categories, and live updates, our market-leading, interactive map elevates the student journey and eliminates friction for everyday life and big days on campus like Commencement, Move-In, and Homecoming. - Highlight the best parts of your institution w
Interactive Map With point-to-point wayfinding, categories, and live updates, our market-leading, interactive map elevates the student journey and eliminates friction for everyday life and big days on campus like Commencement, Move-In, and Homecoming. - Highlight the best parts of your institution w
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Best Design Software Products 2025
Grid Leader Virtual Tour Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Digital Wayfinding Winter 2026
Usability Leader Digital Wayfinding Winter 2026
Momentum Leader Virtual Tour Winter 2026
Grid Leader Digital Wayfinding Winter 2026
Grid High performer Digital Wayfinding Winter 2026
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Adobe Animate
Animation
Adobe Animate is a multimedia authoring and computer animation program developed by Adobe Systems. It enables users to design interactive animations for games, TV shows, and the web, bringing cartoons, banner ads, animated doodles, and avatars to life. With Animate, creators can add action to eLearn
Adobe Animate is a multimedia authoring and computer animation program developed by Adobe Systems. It enables users to design interactive animations for games, TV shows, and the web, bringing cartoons, banner ads, animated doodles, and avatars to life. With Animate, creators can add action to eLearn
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
India Leader Animation Winter 2026
Grid Leader Animation Winter 2026
Asia Leader Animation Fall 2025
India Leader Animation Fall 2025
Grid Leader Animation Fall 2025
Asia Pacific Leader Animation Summer 2025
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Wix Studio
Web Design
Wix Studio is the website building platform for designers, developers and marketers. With advanced design capabilities, efficient workflows and robust business tools, freelancers and agencies can build, manage and scale exceptional websites.
Wix Studio is the website building platform for designers, developers and marketers. With advanced design capabilities, efficient workflows and robust business tools, freelancers and agencies can build, manage and scale exceptional websites.
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G2 Awards
Best EMEA Sellers 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
Momentum Leader Web Design Winter 2026
EMEA Leader Web Design Winter 2026
Results Leader Web Design Winter 2026
Grid Leader Web Design Winter 2026
Grid Leader Web Content Management Winter 2026
33
Microsoft Publisher
Desktop Publishing
Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing application designed to help users create professional-quality publications with ease. It offers a range of pre-designed templates and intuitive tools, enabling the creation of various materials such as brochures, newsletters, greeting cards, and more. Wit
Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing application designed to help users create professional-quality publications with ease. It offers a range of pre-designed templates and intuitive tools, enabling the creation of various materials such as brochures, newsletters, greeting cards, and more. Wit
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Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
Grid Leader Desktop Publishing Winter 2026
Grid Leader Desktop Publishing Fall 2025
Asia Pacific Leader Desktop Publishing Fall 2025
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ThingLink360 & VR Editor
Virtual Tour
ThingLink's editor for 360 and VR Content allows you to bring a fully unique and immersive interactive experience directly to your audience. Browse user testimonials & use cases, product features, and technical specifications below.
ThingLink's editor for 360 and VR Content allows you to bring a fully unique and immersive interactive experience directly to your audience. Browse user testimonials & use cases, product features, and technical specifications below.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Grid Leader Virtual Tour Winter 2026
Grid Leader Virtual Tour Fall 2025
35
GarageBand
Audio Editing
GarageBand is a comprehensive music creation studio available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, designed to make music production accessible to everyone. It offers a complete sound library with instruments, presets for guitar and voice, and a diverse selection of session drummers and percussionists. With it
GarageBand is a comprehensive music creation studio available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, designed to make music production accessible to everyone. It offers a complete sound library with instruments, presets for guitar and voice, and a diverse selection of session drummers and percussionists. With it
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Grid Leader Audio Editing Winter 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Audio Editing Fall 2025
Asia Leader Audio Editing Fall 2025
India Leader Audio Editing Fall 2025
Grid Leader Audio Editing Fall 2025
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AKOOL
Content Creation
AKOOL is personalized generative AI content platform for commerce. Our AKOOL GAI content platform could help them create high quality and customized texts, images, videos and avatars with a single click.
AKOOL is personalized generative AI content platform for commerce. Our AKOOL GAI content platform could help them create high quality and customized texts, images, videos and avatars with a single click.
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G2 Awards
Best AI Software Products 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
Relationship Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Africa High performer Video Editing Winter 2026
Relationship Leader Video Email Winter 2026
Usability Leader Video Content Creation Winter 2026
Relationship Leader AI Image Generators Winter 2026
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Adobe Dreamweaver
Web Design
Adobe Dreamweaver is a comprehensive web design and development tool that enables users to create, code, and manage dynamic websites efficiently. It supports a wide range of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced developers.
Adobe Dreamweaver is a comprehensive web design and development tool that enables users to create, code, and manage dynamic websites efficiently. It supports a wide range of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced developers.
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G2 Awards
Best Global Sellers 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
Grid Leader Web Design Winter 2026
Momentum Leader Web Design Winter 2026
Grid Leader Web Design Fall 2025
Grid Leader Web Design Summer 2025
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Google Live Stream API
Live Stream
With Live Stream API, you can transcode live, linear video streams into a variety of formats. Live Stream API benefits broadcasters, production companies, businesses, and individuals looking to transform their live video content for use across a variety of user devices.
With Live Stream API, you can transcode live, linear video streams into a variety of formats. Live Stream API benefits broadcasters, production companies, businesses, and individuals looking to transform their live video content for use across a variety of user devices.
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Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
Grid Leader Live Stream Summer 2025
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Enscape 3D
3D Rendering
Enscape is an intuitive design tool, it requires no prior specialized knowledge to use. You can design, document, and visualize simultaneously from one model. It is the easiest and fastest way to turn your building models into immersive 3D experiences. Bring your designs to life and give your
Enscape is an intuitive design tool, it requires no prior specialized knowledge to use. You can design, document, and visualize simultaneously from one model. It is the easiest and fastest way to turn your building models into immersive 3D experiences. Bring your designs to life and give your
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best German Sellers 2025
Best EMEA Sellers 2025
Implementation Leader Architecture Winter 2026
Implementation Leader 3D Rendering Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Architectural Rendering Winter 2026
40
Wistia
Video Hosting
Wistia provides video hosting for business.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Grid Leader Video Hosting Winter 2026
Usability Leader Video Hosting Winter 2026
Results Leader Video Hosting Winter 2026
Grid Leader Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Winter 2026
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Adobe Premiere Rush
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Rush is an all-in-one, cross-device video editing application designed for content creators seeking a streamlined workflow. Available on both mobile and desktop platforms, it enables users to capture, edit, and share high-quality videos effortlessly. With its intuitive interface, Prem
Adobe Premiere Rush is an all-in-one, cross-device video editing application designed for content creators seeking a streamlined workflow. Available on both mobile and desktop platforms, it enables users to capture, edit, and share high-quality videos effortlessly. With its intuitive interface, Prem
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
Implementation Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Grid Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Video Editing Fall 2025
Grid Leader Video Editing Fall 2025
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Adobe Media Encoder
Video Hosting
Adobe Media Encoder is a robust media processing application designed to ingest, transcode, create proxies, and output video files in a wide array of formats. It seamlessly integrates with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other Adobe applications, facilitating a streamlined workflow for video
Adobe Media Encoder is a robust media processing application designed to ingest, transcode, create proxies, and output video files in a wide array of formats. It seamlessly integrates with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other Adobe applications, facilitating a streamlined workflow for video
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G2 Awards
Best Global Sellers 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
Grid Leader Video Hosting Winter 2026
Grid Leader Video Hosting Fall 2025
Grid Leader Video Hosting Summer 2025
Grid Leader Video Hosting Spring 2025
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Riverside
Audio Editing
Riverside is an audio-video recording platform for broadcast media and podcasts.
Riverside is an audio-video recording platform for broadcast media and podcasts.
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G2 Awards
Best EMEA Sellers 2025
Best Fastest Growing Products 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
Usability Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
Results Leader Content Creation Winter 2026
Results Leader Video Editing Winter 2026
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Dreamstime
Stock Photos
Dreamstime is a marketplace for stock photos and royalty-free images.
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Best Design Software Products 2025
EMEA Leader Stock Photos Winter 2026
Europe Leader Stock Photos Winter 2026
Grid Leader Stock Photos Winter 2026
EMEA Leader Stock Photos Fall 2025
Europe Leader Stock Photos Fall 2025
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Adobe XD
Prototyping
Adobe XD is a vector-based design and prototyping tool developed by Adobe Inc., tailored for creating user experiences for web and mobile applications. It enables designers to craft intricate wireframes, detailed mockups, and interactive prototypes, streamlining the design process from concept to fi
Adobe XD is a vector-based design and prototyping tool developed by Adobe Inc., tailored for creating user experiences for web and mobile applications. It enables designers to craft intricate wireframes, detailed mockups, and interactive prototypes, streamlining the design process from concept to fi
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G2 Awards
Best Global Sellers 2025
Best Design Software Products 2025
EMEA Leader Prototyping Winter 2026
Momentum Leader Prototyping Winter 2026
Results Leader Prototyping Winter 2026
Usability Leader Prototyping Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Prototyping Winter 2026
Asia Leader Prototyping Fall 2025
Grid Leader Prototyping Fall 2025
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LottieFiles
Other Design
Preview, test and share Lottie animations across web, iOS and Android.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
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Uscreen
OTT Platforms
Uscreen, an all-in-one membership business platform, supports 25,000+ creators in generating recurring revenue through captivating video-centric web and app experiences. Gain full control over your brand, community, and impact, setting your membership apart and propelling it to thrive. At Uscreen, o
Uscreen, an all-in-one membership business platform, supports 25,000+ creators in generating recurring revenue through captivating video-centric web and app experiences. Gain full control over your brand, community, and impact, setting your membership apart and propelling it to thrive. At Uscreen, o
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Implementation Leader OTT Platforms Winter 2026
Grid Leader OTT Platforms Winter 2026
Results Leader OTT Platforms Winter 2026
Relationship Leader OTT Platforms Winter 2026
Usability Leader OTT Platforms Winter 2026
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FlippingBook
Flipbook
FlippingBook is an online tool and desktop software for creating professional digital flipbooks. It makes your PDF ebooks, e-catalogs, digital brochures, annual reports, presentations, magazines, and sales collateral interactive.
FlippingBook is an online tool and desktop software for creating professional digital flipbooks. It makes your PDF ebooks, e-catalogs, digital brochures, annual reports, presentations, magazines, and sales collateral interactive.
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Implementation Leader Content Distribution Winter 2026
Implementation Leader Flipbook Winter 2026
Usability Leader Content Distribution Winter 2026
Usability Leader Flipbook Winter 2026
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Microsoft Photos
Photo Management
Microsoft Photos is a comprehensive image viewer and organizer developed by Microsoft, designed to provide users with an intuitive platform for managing, editing, and sharing their digital photos and videos. Integrated seamlessly into Windows operating systems, it offers a user-friendly interface th
Microsoft Photos is a comprehensive image viewer and organizer developed by Microsoft, designed to provide users with an intuitive platform for managing, editing, and sharing their digital photos and videos. Integrated seamlessly into Windows operating systems, it offers a user-friendly interface th
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Categories
G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
Grid Leader Photo Management Winter 2026
Asia Leader Photo Management Winter 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Photo Management Winter 2026
Momentum Leader Photo Management Winter 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Photo Management Fall 2025
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Clipchamp
Other Video
Clipchamp lets you embed a button on your website giving your website visitors and web app users the ability to upload videos to you through our HTML5 video API.
Clipchamp lets you embed a button on your website giving your website visitors and web app users the ability to upload videos to you through our HTML5 video API.
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Categories
G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2025
Best Global Sellers 2025
FAQs
What are the G2 Best Software Awards?
G2’s annual Best Software Awards rank the world’s best software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users and publicly available market presence data.
How are the winners determined?
Dozens of lists are generated based on G2’s verified user reviews and publicly available market presence data. G2 uses Satisfaction and Market Presence scores to rank products and vendors across different categories. Scores are first calculated within categories for all products with at least one review in the past year, which also appears on at least one G2 Grid® (having at least 10 total reviews) for a category that aligns with a Best Software list. Scores are then aggregated and compared based on the scoring criteria for each of the three Best Software lists: Best Software Companies, Best Software Products, and Best Software by Function.
Read more about the methodology used to calculate G2’s Best Software Awards here.
How does a vendor become eligible for the awards?
To be eligible for one of G2’s Best Software Companies or Products lists, a software product or company must have at least one review in the prior calendar year. Products must also appear on at least one G2 Grid® (having at least 10 total reviews all time) for a category that aligns with a Best Software list. Scores reflect only data from reviews submitted during the evaluation period (January 1st, 2024 - December 31, 2024).
Can software sellers and products win multiple awards?
Yes. A software seller and/or product has the potential to be named on multiple lists based on its eligibility and rankings.
How are reviews verified and vetted?
Authenticity and trust are paramount to our approach to review collection, moderation, and publishing. It is our aim to ensure every review is the honest opinion of a real user and their own experience with a product or service. Every review submitted to G2 undergoes rigorous moderation. We verify user identities and use over 43 data points and consistent guidelines to ensure authenticity. In fact, G2 rejects over one-third of the reviews submitted for not meeting those guidelines and standards. And while we see the clear opportunity for AI and are using it to fuel our own innovations, G2 maintains that reviews should come from genuine user experiences, only allowing AI for minor content enhancements but not review generation. For more information, view G2’s community guidelines.
Were G2’s 2025 Best Software lists researched and published using the same methodology and criteria as past years? If not, what is new?
Some eligibility requirements have changed for Best Software 2025. Changes for 2025 include:
Vendors no longer need 50+ reviews to qualify for the awards. To be considered for one of G2’s Best Software Sellers or Best Software Products Lists, a software company must have at least one review over the prior calendar year. Products must also appear on at least one G2 Grid® (having at least 10 total reviews all time) for a child category that aligns with a Best Software list.
This change was made to expand eligibility for vendors and products on G2 while simplifying the requirements, making it easier to be considered. However, on the most competitive Best Software lists, winners typically have hundreds or even thousands of reviews.
For the Functional Product Lists, a product’s percentage of categories and reviews earned within that functional list will be used as a factor in scoring. Previously, we considered representation across all categories across G2.
We believe this change will provide a better representation of the top-ranked products for each functional product list.
We also added the following new lists in 2025:
Best Governance, Risk & Compliance Software Products
Best Supply Chain & Logistics Software Products
Best Hosting Software Products
Best Data Privacy Software Products
Best Healthcare Software Products
Best Non-Profit Software Products
Best Legal Software Products
Best Financial Services Software Products
Best Real Estate Software Products
How can I promote my Best Software Award recognition if I am named a winner?
All winners will receive an email from G2 providing promotional materials and instructions, including templates and guidelines for:
Accessing their Best Software Award badge(s) in my.g2
Promoting their recognition via news announcements
Celebrating with customizable social media graphics
How will G2 celebrate the winners?
G2 will celebrate award winners through a series of promotions, including news announcements, social media posts, emails, website banners, and more. While some winners will be featured on billboards in New York City, this is limited to select top winners pre-determined by G2.
How are the Best Software Awards different from G2’s quarterly reports?
Key differences between G2’s Best Software Awards and Market Reports include:
- Best Software consists of annual awards lists accessed without log-in required, whereas Seasonal Market Reports are quarterly detailed reports viewed only by logging into my.g2.
- There are also differences in eligibility criteria and the depth and breadth of the product & vendor recognition.
- Learn more here.