--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Adobe Illustrator. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Adobe Illustrator Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Graphic Design Software](/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) > [Adobe Illustrator](/software/1010286/adobe-illustrator) # Adobe Illustrator Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1010286/adobe-illustrator Page: 1 / 347\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1010286/adobe-illustrator?page=2) > Graphic design solution that helps businesses design logos, icons, billboards, book illustrations, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 8646 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 8646 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Adobe - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: £22.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: Individuals US$19.99/month Latest version of selected app ProSite portfolio website Typekit desktop and web fonts 20GB of cloud storage Business US$29.99/month (per license) Choice of one creative desktop app or the entire collection of 20+ apps Team website, premium fonts, and up to 100GB of storage for collaboration 24/7 technical support Additional pricing options for students \& teachers, schools \& universities. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - CAD Tools - Collaboration Tools - Data Import/Export - Design Management - Design Templates - Drag & Drop - Fashion Illustrations - Image Editing ## Integrations (5 total) - Adobe After Effects - Adobe Creative Cloud - Adobe InDesign - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Premiere Pro ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) ## Related Categories - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) - [Fashion Design Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/20065/fashion-design-and-production/software) - [Vector Graphics Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31518/vector-graphics/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Canva](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/168956/canva) — 4.7/5 (13291 reviews) 2. [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop) — 4.8/5 (2439 reviews) 3. [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/168960/gimp) — 4.4/5 (3494 reviews) 4. [Inkscape](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/178240/inkscape) — 4.4/5 (514 reviews) 5. [CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/124823/coreldraw) — 4.5/5 (1521 reviews) ## Reviews ### "The main vector illustration program out there." — 3.0/5 > **Clifford** | *21 February 2025* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Creates scalable vector artwork, which can then be imported into a number of other software application applications. > > **Cons**: Overcomplicated; earlier incarnations of illustrator were simpler to use. Too many functions available that I will personally never use as an illustrator. Not happy with having to pay annual subscription fee. > > I’ve been using Adobe illustrator for decades; since the 1990s. If I recall they bought out Aldus Freehand which was a far simpler and in my mind far better vector illustration program; I really miss Aldus Freehand - then again I am very old school. ----- ### "Good software for the day to day illustrate designer" — 5.0/5 > **Hayden** | *26 February 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The layout of the software makes it easy and rememberable where each tool / effect can be found. The quick speed of the software also makes completing tasks a breeze. > > **Cons**: the problem i tend to run into is performing a difficult task and the software can't support it, in the past i've had the file not automatically save and have lost a couple hours work because of this. > > Positive experience with easy to use tools and friendly, understanding interface making it a useful software to use for daily usage. ----- ### "Industry standard and pofessional" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *25 March 2026* | Design | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: As an industry standard tool there are no shortage of tutorials available for Illustrator including a vast library from Adobe. Perfect for illustrations, logo design, pattern design or even animation - there is a lot you can do with Illustrator. > > **Cons**: Can be somewhat resource intensive, so you'll need to ensure that your system can handle it. Also the new interfaces can have something of a steep learning curve. ----- ### "The no-brainer design software" — 5.0/5 > **Tanya** | *15 January 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is hands down the best vector design software. The monthly subscription means you get all the updates as they’re rolled out. Adobe are constantly listening to creatives and designers who use the software to improve workflows and speed up design time. > > **Cons**: There isn’t much to be honest. I sometimes accidentally activate the perspective grid and can never remember how to turn it off but as far as dislikes go, it sometimes a slight annoyance. > > I wouldn’t use anything else. It’s the industry standard for design programs so it makes collaboration really easy. Because it’s the go-to program if I ever can’t remember how to do something or want to try something new a quick google search will give me a ton of tutorials and tips. I honestly wouldn’t even consider using anything else. ----- ### "A fantastic software that I enjoy using daily" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *1 August 2025* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Illustrator is a big software that seems daunting at first, but after a short while of using it, it becomes second nature. It has so many features that I still haven't discovered them all yet. And Illustrator is still updating with the newest capabilities. > > **Cons**: Took me a good while to get into Illustrator, as it is completely different to Photoshop, but in a lot of ways Illustrator is easier to use than Photoshop. One example is that you can easily move objects around the artboards, off the artboards, etc. > > I love Illustrator, I wish some aspects of it would be similar to Photoshop, mainly layout and script capabilities, but it is a completely different software and shouldn't be compared. ----- Page: 1 / 347\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1010286/adobe-illustrator?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1010286/adobe-illustrator) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data