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At a Glance
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator
Star Rating
(5,857)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe Illustrator
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW
Star Rating
(525)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CorelDRAW
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that Adobe Illustrator excels in its AI Text-to-Image feature, scoring a 9.3, which users report provides high-quality image generation that integrates seamlessly into their design workflow.
  • Users mention that CorelDRAW's ease of use is a standout feature, with a score of 8.6, making it particularly appealing for small businesses and beginners who appreciate its intuitive interface.
  • G2 users report that Adobe Illustrator has a higher overall satisfaction rating for meeting requirements at 9.3, indicating that it aligns closely with professional design needs, especially for complex vector graphics.
  • Reviewers mention that CorelDRAW's quality of support, while slightly lower at 8.0, is still commendable, with many users appreciating the responsive customer service and helpful resources available.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Adobe Illustrator's product direction is rated at 8.7, suggesting a strong commitment to innovation and updates, which is crucial for users looking for long-term software solutions.
  • Users report that CorelDRAW's generative AI capabilities, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, scored 8.3, which some users find beneficial for creating three-dimensional designs, although it may not match the depth of Illustrator's offerings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Illustrator
No pricing available
CorelDRAW
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Illustrator
No trial information available
CorelDRAW
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
5,096
8.7
394
Ease of Use
7.9
5,125
8.6
397
Ease of Setup
8.6
638
8.4
50
Ease of Admin
8.6
510
8.6
38
Quality of Support
8.3
4,127
8.0
344
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
499
8.7
39
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
5,030
7.7
433
Features by Category
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW
Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW are categorized as Vector Graphics
Unique Categories
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator has no unique categories
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW is categorized as Photo Editing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.9%
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
67.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator
Design
13.5%
Graphic Design
13.5%
Marketing and Advertising
10.4%
Higher Education
4.2%
Information Technology and Services
3.9%
Other
54.5%
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW
Graphic Design
16.6%
Design
15.0%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.9%
Printing
3.2%
Other
53.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
RC
Radhika C.
Verified User in Consumer Goods

Some of the format of this tool are very useful for additions and perfections of colors. I can make design much more interesting and beautiful and attractive for my clients. Adobe Illustrator has capacity to work on a large or different files at once...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Graphic Design

I don't dislike anything as such but if I have to write something is the cost of the adobe software. It is pretty expensive

CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW
Most Helpful Favorable Review
FN
freed n.
Verified User

what I like the most is that the format of corel draw is very used for the graphic industry and allows to work with the vectorized images which is a very useful function since its format is used for digital printing

Most Helpful Critical Review
MF
Mo F.
Verified User in Medical Practice

the overall interface is just very bad. the tools are not making any sense. It's a hassle to especially edit something which is a part of a group. I wont use it unless its an utter emergecy

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CorelDRAW
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Discussions
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator Discussions
What are the best resources for learning how to use Adobe Illustrator?
11 comments
JJ
I got a lot of useful videos off of Lynda.com. You can get a free trial for 30 days. It will also, after the basics, let you detail down to how you want to...Read more
What is the use of Illustrator software?
8 comments
AV
Create designs, layouts, icons, logos, illustration, packaging designs. the main characteristic is that it works with vectorial graphics so there is no...Read more
Do you use Adobe Illustrator for web page designs?
7 comments
ES
No, as the adobe illustrator is not pixel precise. Photoshop CC is much more precise in terms of pixel perfection. But Adobe illustrator does have a good...Read more
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW Discussions
How should I export my designs to be compatible with Adobe Illustrator?
3 comments
PT
Hello Paul; If you make a work in CorelDraw and you want use in Illustrator the best is export to PDF. orin Corel Draw you can save your file like .AI...Read more
Fees to be reviewed
3 comments
CN
I've been using CorelDraw since the early 90s and have always used the discounted upgrade versions (just like any other software). Only in recent years have...Read more
What is CorelDRAW used for?
3 comments
JB
CorelDraw is a family of software programs used for editing vector graphics, illustration and design. Vector graphics are created in graphics packages and...Read more