# ACDSee vs Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ Comparison

| | ACDSee | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 282 | 29 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (79.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $59.99 - $149.99 MSRP | $72.00 1 Individual user Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### ACDSee

Pros:
- Photo Editing (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Loading (1 reviews)
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)

### Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ACDSee | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (241 reviews) | 9.1 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (244 reviews) | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (179 reviews) | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (238 reviews) | 9.5 (24 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### ACDSee

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: ACDSee Photo Studio Standard, Professional, and Ultimate

Price: $59.99 - $149.99 MSRP


[Learn more about ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+

Price: $72.00 1 Individual user Per Year

Description: Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ provides access to the full set of photo editing, graphic design, vector illustration, and layout features. There are no separate feature tiers or limited versions of the product. An active subscription grants ongoing access to all available tools, improvements, and updates as they are released. The license is intended for one individual user and is billed on a recurring basis, ensuring continued access to the software while the subscription remains active.

Key Features:
- Google Drive, Dropbox & OneDrive integration
- Ever-growing template, live effects & asset library
- Infinite undo & redo

[Learn more about Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+](https://www.g2.com/products/xara-cloud-limited-xara-photo-graphic-designer/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Graphic Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | ACDSee | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Brushes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Watermarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pattern, Color & Art Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Design Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Preview Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Fonts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Digital Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Design Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Print Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Vector Graphics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | ACDSee | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Imaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Categorization/Grouping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Animation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Design Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Websites** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Format Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **2D Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Synchronous Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pattern, Color & Art Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Preview Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Tracing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sketching and Annotation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Vector Illustrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Photo Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | 8.8/10 | 7 |
| **Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ACDSee | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Photos/Images** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Photo Editing

| Feature | ACDSee | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | ACDSee | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Conversion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real Time Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Animations & Transitions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Watermarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Output Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-built Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Preview Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Media Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Photo Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Photo Management

| Feature | ACDSee | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **QuickBooks Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Point of Sale (POS) Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | ACDSee | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | 
|---|---|---|
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discount Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Booking Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Appointment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Appointment Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proposal Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Photography Studios** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract/License Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quotes/Estimates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Availability Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Photo Proofing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gift Card Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing)

**Unique to ACDSee (1):** [Photo Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-management)

**Unique to Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ (1):** [Vector Graphics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vector-graphics)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ACDSee | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 79.1% | 75.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 12.6% | 17.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 8.3% | 6.9% | 

### By Industry

#### ACDSee

- **Photography:** 26.7%
- **Computer Software:** 4.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.6%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 2.9%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 2.9%
- **Education Management:** 2.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.9%
- **Design:** 2.5%
- **Real Estate:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 44.4%

#### Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+

- **Graphic Design:** 32.1%
- **Design:** 14.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1%
- **Public Safety:** 3.6%
- **Printing:** 3.6%
- **Photography:** 3.6%
- **Internet:** 3.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Higher Education:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 21.4%

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## Top Discussions

### ACDSee

- Title: [How can I avoid mixing the old rated pictures with the new ones?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15158-how-can-i-avoid-mixing-the-old-rated-pictures-with-the-new-ones) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi! What do you mean with old and new? Do you mean pics that you rated some days ago that you want to filter now? If so, with the new version you can create..."
- Title: [I don't think ACDSee allows a change to the 'canvas size' as is found in Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15143-i-don-t-think-acdsee-allows-a-change-to-the-canvas-size-as-is-found-in-photoshop) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Photo Studio 2020. Canvas size can be changed shown in last weeks webinar"
- Title: [How do you handle crashes when database grows big in size?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14455-how-do-you-handle-crashes-when-database-grows-big-in-size) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "When mine gets buggy I delete my database then the database gets rebuilt as you access different folders This might be a problem for some folks that use a..."
- Title: [Does ACDSee work on Mac?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-acdsee-work-on-mac) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! ACDSee work on Mac"
- Title: [What is ACDSee ultimate?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-acdsee-ultimate) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "ACDSee permits clients to see and coordinate their computerized photographs, as well as alter and improve them with a scope of highlights, for example,..."

### Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+

No discussions available for this product.

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