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# Adobe Illustrator vs Piktochart Visual Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Adobe Illustrator** [

4.6/5(6,200)

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews#reviews)

**Piktochart Visual** [

4.4/5(162)

](https://www.g2.com/products/piktochart-visual/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Adobe Illustrator**
Free Trial

**Starting at $99.99** 1 License Per Month · Creative Cloud Pro for teams

**Piktochart Visual**
 **$0.00** · FREE

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Adobe Illustrator**
2 months

Based on 244 responses

**Piktochart Visual**
\<1 monthFaster

Based on 6 responses

Return on Investment

**Adobe Illustrator**
10 months

Based on 231 responses

**Piktochart Visual**
3 months7 months sooner

Based on 7 responses

Perceived Cost

**Adobe Illustrator**
$$$$$

**Piktochart Visual**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Adobe Illustrator**
10%

**Piktochart Visual**
23%13% more

Pros & Cons

**Adobe Illustrator**
[
Graphic Design (100)
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1796954&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (98)
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1797437&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficulty for Beginners (57)
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1796910&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (51)
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1797652&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Piktochart Visual**
[
Content Creation (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/piktochart-visual/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1261736&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/piktochart-visual/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1261613&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Adobe Illustrator**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_fbd2f0083ddc2714d55c1756f0d3830a/3ds-max-design.png "Product Avatar Image")

3ds Max

](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e89d21750715f4646ed61c011b2917dc/adobe-acrobat.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Acrobat

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_58773a1e58e3f3d274316b3188ec4584/adobe-acrobat-reader.png "Product Avatar Image")

Reader

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2d6ad309a447dee0d5abbbd90062d20b/adobe-after-effects.png "Product Avatar Image")

After Effects

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-after-effects/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/integrations)

**Piktochart Visual**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Adobe Illustrator**
No screenshot available

**Piktochart Visual**
 ![Piktochart Visual screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/161132/Benefit-02.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Adobe Illustrator**

9.3

9.35,374

**Piktochart Visual**

8.4

8.4143

Ease of Use

**Adobe Illustrator**

7.9

7.95,412

**Piktochart Visual**

8.6

8.6145

Ease of Setup

**Adobe Illustrator**

8.7

8.71,017

**Piktochart Visual**

9.2

9.230

Ease of Admin

**Adobe Illustrator**

8.7

8.7538

**Piktochart Visual**

9.0

9.029

Quality of Support

**Adobe Illustrator**

8.3

8.34,384

**Piktochart Visual**

8.6

8.6118

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Adobe Illustrator**

8.8

8.8529

**Piktochart Visual**

8.6

8.630

Product Direction (% positive)

**Adobe Illustrator**

8.7

8.75,264

**Piktochart Visual**

8.0

8.0143

Features

Vector Graphics[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.9

9

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

2D Drawing

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Image Editing

9.7(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Image Tracing

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

For Vector Illustrations

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

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

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

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

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

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Display Ad Design[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

53

Template Creation

Image Upload

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

49

Stock Image Library

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

49

Drag & Drop Editing

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

50

Variety Of Banner Types

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

47

Design & Editing

Shape & Clip Art

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

50

Font Selection

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

50

Scale

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

50

Ad Management

Export As Different File Types

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

31

Ad Sets

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Schedule

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Analytics

Reporting

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Heatmap

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Budget

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Presentation[Hide 61 FeaturesShow 61 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

22

Platform Basics

Slide Design

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

18

Auto Save

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

18

Presenter Tools

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Platform Content

Charts

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

20

Template Library

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

20

Template Creator

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

20

Content Sharing

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

14

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Mobility

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

10

Cloud

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

18

Messaging

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Image-to-Text

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Music

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Speech

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Image

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Objects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audience Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio/Video Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presenter View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Presenting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Playlist Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Animation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphic Design[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

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

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Adobe Illustrator](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f55cdaa6002a2bfb286cd141fcf67a1f/adobe-illustrator.svg "Adobe Illustrator")](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews)

Adobe Illustrator

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

63.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

12.8%

[![Piktochart Visual](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/351d2ca7c0449ee6d1492e672d5c81de/piktochart-visual.svg "Piktochart Visual")](https://www.g2.com/products/piktochart-visual/reviews)

Piktochart Visual

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

54.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

11.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

63.7%

54.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

23.5%

34.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

12.8%

11.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Adobe Illustrator](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f55cdaa6002a2bfb286cd141fcf67a1f/adobe-illustrator.svg "Adobe Illustrator")](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews)
Adobe Illustrator

Graphic Design

13.5%

Design

13.4%

Marketing and Advertising

10.5%

Higher Education

4.2%

Information Technology and Services

3.9%

Other

54.4%

[![Piktochart Visual](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/351d2ca7c0449ee6d1492e672d5c81de/piktochart-visual.svg "Piktochart Visual")](https://www.g2.com/products/piktochart-visual/reviews)
Piktochart Visual

Marketing and Advertising

12.0%

Non-Profit Organization Management

10.8%

Higher Education

7.6%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

6.3%

Education Management

5.1%

Other

58.2%

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**Adobe Illustrator Alternatives**

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Sketch
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CorelDRAW
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Affinity Designer
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 ![Inkscape](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_de619ca81012d42cede6fd18af63d8b1/inkscape.png "Inkscape")

[
Inkscape
](/products/inkscape/reviews)

**Piktochart Visual Alternatives**

 ![Canva](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/020885d89318f0483f6222194b3ee8ff/canva.svg "Canva")

[
Canva
](/products/canva/reviews)

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Prezi
](/products/prezi/reviews)

 ![Microsoft PowerPoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b3f02a4fa46ce1b42966107350d3a9bc/microsoft-powerpoint.svg "Microsoft PowerPoint")

[
Microsoft PowerPoint
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 ![Visme](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a541251340e8e294ac7f27a2894caa71/visme.svg "Visme")

[
Visme
](/products/visme/reviews)

## Adobe Illustrator vs Piktochart Visual

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Piktochart Visual easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with Adobe Illustrator overall.

- Reviewers felt that Adobe Illustrator meets the needs of their business better than Piktochart Visual.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Piktochart Visual is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Adobe Illustrator over Piktochart Visual.