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Affinity Designer vs Procreate: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Affinity Designer and Procreate. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Affinity Designer starts at Custom pricing and Procreate starts at Custom pricing. Compare all 5 pricing tiers side by side.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026
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Affinity Designer vs Procreate: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureAffinity DesignerProcreate
Starting PriceCustom pricingCustom pricing
Number of Plans23
Free TierYesNo
Pricing Modelflatflat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Affinity Designer and Procreate are both priced at Custom pricing, making them equally accessible Design Tools. Together they offer 5 pricing plans with 13 features compared, so the best choice comes down to which features match your needs.

Affinity Designer stands out with a free plan for getting started.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Design Tools needs.

Pricing Plans
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Try it free
Procreate
Procreate
Try it free
Tier 1
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Advanced graphic design software
  • Real-time editing
  • Customizable workspace
  • Non-destructive editing
  • Precision control over shapes
Start with Free
Procreate®
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Complete art studio
Start with Procreate®
Tier 2
Affinity DesignerPopular
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Full vector design capabilities
  • Raster brush textures
  • Image tracing
  • Custom typography
  • Advanced photo editing tools
Start with Affinity Designer
Procreate Dreams™
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Animate anywhere
Start with Procreate Dreams™
Tier 3
—
Procreate® Pocket
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Procreate on iPhone
Start with Procreate® Pocket

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Affinity Designer

Professional vector graphic design app with one-time purchase

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Procreate

Professional digital illustration app for iPad

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Our Pick

Affinity Designer

Affinity Designer offers a free plan.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Affinity Designer

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Affinity Designer if:

  • •You need a free plan with Advanced graphic design software, Real-time editing—Affinity Designer offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • •You want more features built-in—Affinity Designer offers 7 additional features across its plans
  • •You prioritize Affinity Designer's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)

Choose Procreate if:

  • •You need 3 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • •You prioritize Procreate's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • •Procreate's flat pricing lets you match exact team size without tier gaps

Affinity Designer offers a free plan [1], eliminating the cost barrier for evaluation, while Procreate requires paid subscription from the start. This gives Affinity Designer a significant advantage for teams with budget constraints or extended trial periods. Once you outgrow Affinity Designer's free tier, upgrading to a paid plan at approximately Custom pricing provides substantial additional functionality. Compare this pricing path against Procreate's tiering starting at Custom pricing to assess total cost of ownership over 12 months. Affinity Designer's 2 tiers provide flexibility at different budgets, while Procreate's 3 tiers structure may force you into higher-cost plans than necessary for your use case. If evaluation cost matters to your decision, Affinity Designer is the obvious starting point with zero financial commitment. Use the free tier to validate core functionality before committing to paid plans from either tool.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Affinity Designer vs Procreate

How many pricing plans does Affinity Designer have vs Procreate?
Affinity Designer offers 2 pricing plans, while Procreate offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Affinity Designer or Procreate offer a free plan?
Affinity Designer offers a free plan, while Procreate does not. If budget is a concern, Affinity Designer lets you get started at no cost.
What is the most popular Affinity Designer plan?
The Affinity Designer plan is Affinity Designer's most popular tier, priced at Custom pricing. Key features include Full vector design capabilities, Raster brush textures, Image tracing.
Does Affinity Designer or Procreate offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both Affinity Designer and Procreate offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
How do Affinity Designer and Procreate compare for Design Tools?
Both Affinity Designer and Procreate are Design Tools. Affinity Designer offers 2 plans starting at Custom pricing, while Procreate offers 3 plans starting at Custom pricing. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Design Tools needs.

Sources

  1. Affinity Designer Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
  2. Procreate Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page

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