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At a Glance
Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly
Star Rating
(264)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Microsoft Designer
Microsoft Designer
Star Rating
(23)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Designer
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Adobe Firefly excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Microsoft Designer. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and quick learning curve, making it a go-to tool for generating images for both personal and advertising use.
  • According to verified reviews, Adobe Firefly has a much larger volume of recent feedback, with 184 reviews in the last 90 days compared to just 1 for Microsoft Designer. This suggests that Firefly is actively used and continuously improved, reflecting a more engaged user community.
  • Users say that Adobe Firefly's integration with other Adobe products enhances its functionality, particularly for media editing tasks. Reviewers highlight features like background removal and image expansion, which are seamlessly combined with tools in Adobe Premiere Pro, making it a versatile choice for creatives.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft Designer benefits from its seamless integration with other Microsoft applications, such as Word and PowerPoint. This feature allows users to easily insert designs into their documents, which is particularly useful for those who rely on Microsoft’s ecosystem for their daily tasks.
  • G2 reviewers note that while Microsoft Designer has a slightly higher star rating, it has far fewer reviews overall, which may limit the reliability of its ratings. Users appreciate its ease of use and the ability to create impressive designs quickly, but the limited feedback suggests it may not be as widely adopted as Adobe Firefly.
  • According to recent user feedback, Adobe Firefly's generative credits system is a standout feature, allowing users to save money on image generation based on their subscription. This aspect, along with its ability to produce multiple results from a single prompt, makes it a cost-effective option for users who frequently create images.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Firefly
No pricing available
Microsoft Designer
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Firefly
No trial information available
Microsoft Designer
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
94
9.4
21
Ease of Use
8.5
237
9.3
21
Ease of Setup
8.6
194
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.2
15
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
70
9.4
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
14
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
93
10.0
21
Features by Category
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Not enough data
Audio
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
8.4
48
8.9
18
Image Generation
8.2
38
9.0
18
8.4
44
9.2
18
8.2
41
9.3
18
8.2
37
9.0
18
8.4
38
9.1
17
Advanced Functionality
8.4
35
8.9
17
7.1
35
7.9
17
7.7
33
8.4
17
8.7
37
9.4
17
Model
8.4
33
9.1
18
8.8
35
9.0
18
8.5
34
8.8
18
Commercial Rights & Licensing - AI Image Generators
9.4
29
Not enough data
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
8.8
13
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly
Microsoft Designer
Microsoft Designer
Adobe Firefly and Microsoft Designer are categorized as AI Image Generators
Unique Categories
Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly is categorized as Photo Editing and Photo Management
Microsoft Designer
Microsoft Designer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.1%
Microsoft Designer
Microsoft Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
56.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly
Marketing and Advertising
13.1%
Graphic Design
9.3%
Computer Software
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Photography
4.6%
Other
59.9%
Microsoft Designer
Microsoft Designer
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Automotive
8.7%
Apparel & Fashion
8.7%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Consulting
4.3%
Other
60.9%
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Microsoft Designer
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Discussions
Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly Discussions
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Adobe Firefly has no discussions with answers
Microsoft Designer
Microsoft Designer Discussions
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Microsoft Designer has no discussions with answers