Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
Adobe IllustratorvsAdobe XD
Adobe Illustrator starts at $22.99/mo, 62% cheaper than Adobe XD's $59.99/mo. Adobe Illustrator is rated higher at 4.6/5 vs Adobe XD's 4.3/5.
Adobe Illustratorvs Adobe XD
★ 4.6/5+0.3 vs Adobe XD
Only in Adobe Illustrator
- ✦ Vector Design
- ✦ Pen Tool
- ✦ Typography
From $22.99/mo(cheaper)Part of Creative Cloud (30M+) users · est. 1987
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Adobe XDvs Adobe Illustrator
★ 4.3/5-0.3 vs Adobe Illustrator
Only in Adobe XD
- ✦ UI Design
- ✦ Prototyping
- ✦ Auto-Animate
From $59.99/mo(pricier)Part of Creative Cloud (30M+) users · est. 2016
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Adobe Illustrator
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Adobe XD
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
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Feature Comparison
Adobe Illustrator uniquely offers Vector Design, Pen Tool, Typography. Adobe XD uniquely offers UI Design, Prototyping, Auto-Animate. Both share 2 features including Color Management, Plugins.
Feature
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe XD
Color Management
✓
✓
Plugins
✓
✓
Vector Design
✓
✗
Pen Tool
✓
✗
Typography
✓
✗
Artboards
✓
✗
Symbols
✓
✗
Patterns
✓
✗
Image Trace
✓
✗
3D Effects
✓
✗
Variable Fonts
✓
✗
Cloud Documents
✓
✗
Creative Cloud Libraries
✓
✗
iPad Version
✓
✗
AI-powered Features (Generative)
✓
✗
UI Design
✗
✓
Prototyping
✗
✓
Auto-Animate
✗
✓
Voice Prototyping
✗
✓
Components
✗
✓
Responsive Resize
✗
✓
Repeat Grid
✗
✓
Creative Cloud Integration
✗
✓
Coediting
✗
✓
Design Specs
✗
✓
Share for Review
✗
✓
Adobe Fonts
✗
✓
Export Assets
✗
✓
3D Transforms
✗
✓
UI Kits
✗
✓
Design Systems
✗
✓
Asset Management
✗
✓
Gradient Editor
✗
✓
Shape Tools
✗
✓
Boolean Operations
✗
✓
Layer Management
✗
✓
Symbol Library
✗
✓
Interaction Design
✗
✓
Micro Interactions
✗
✓
Animation Timeline
✗
✓
Scrollable Areas
✗
✓
Fixed Elements
✗
✓
Overlay Support
✗
✓
Responsive Breakpoints
✗
✓
Total Features
15
31
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Adobe Illustrator if you need:
- ✓ Vector Design
- ✓ Pen Tool
- ✓ Typography
- ✓ Artboards
- ✓ Symbols
Choose Adobe XD if you need:
- ✓ UI Design
- ✓ Prototyping
- ✓ Auto-Animate
- ✓ Voice Prototyping
- ✓ Components
Pricing Comparison
Adobe Illustrator starts at $22.99/mo, 62% cheaper than Adobe XD's $59.99/mo.
Adobe Illustrator Plans
Paid plans only
IllustratorBest Value
$22.99/mo- • Single app
- • 100GB storage
All Apps
$59.99/mo- • 20+ Creative Cloud apps
Adobe XD Plans
Paid plans only
Creative Cloud All AppsBest Value
$59.99/mo- • XD + all Adobe apps
- • 100GB storage
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