Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
ProcreatevsAdobe Illustrator
Procreate starts at $12.99/mo, 43% cheaper than Adobe Illustrator's $22.99/mo. Both rated 4.6/5 by users.
Procreatevs Adobe Illustrator
★ 4.6/5
Only in Procreate
- ✦ Digital Painting
- ✦ Brushes (400+)
- ✦ Layer Support
From $12.99/mo(cheaper)40M+ downloads users · est. 2011
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Adobe Illustratorvs Procreate
★ 4.6/5
Only in Adobe Illustrator
- ✦ Vector Design
- ✦ Pen Tool
- ✦ Typography
From $22.99/mo(pricier)Part of Creative Cloud (30M+) users · est. 1987
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Procreate
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Adobe Illustrator
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Quick Stats
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Feature Comparison
Procreate uniquely offers Digital Painting, Brushes (400+), Layer Support. Adobe Illustrator uniquely offers Vector Design, Pen Tool, Typography. Both share 1 features including Color Management.
Feature
Procreate
Adobe Illustrator
Color Management
✓
✓
Digital Painting
✓
✗
Brushes (400+)
✓
✗
Layer Support
✓
✗
Animation
✓
✗
3D Painting
✓
✗
Canvas Size Up to 16K
✓
✗
Apple Pencil Support
✓
✗
Time-lapse Recording
✓
✗
Text & Typography
✓
✗
Clipping Masks
✓
✗
Blend Modes
✓
✗
PSD Support
✓
✗
Reference Companion
✓
✗
Perspective Guides
✓
✗
Symmetry Tools
✓
✗
Custom Brushes
✓
✗
Gesture Controls
✓
✗
Vector Design
✗
✓
Pen Tool
✗
✓
Typography
✗
✓
Artboards
✗
✓
Symbols
✗
✓
Patterns
✗
✓
Image Trace
✗
✓
3D Effects
✗
✓
Variable Fonts
✗
✓
Cloud Documents
✗
✓
Creative Cloud Libraries
✗
✓
Plugins
✗
✓
iPad Version
✗
✓
AI-powered Features (Generative)
✗
✓
Total Features
18
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Procreate if you need:
- ✓ Digital Painting
- ✓ Brushes (400+)
- ✓ Layer Support
- ✓ Animation
- ✓ 3D Painting
Choose Adobe Illustrator if you need:
- ✓ Vector Design
- ✓ Pen Tool
- ✓ Typography
- ✓ Artboards
- ✓ Symbols
Pricing Comparison
Procreate starts at $12.99/mo, 43% cheaper than Adobe Illustrator's $22.99/mo.
Procreate Plans
Paid plans only
Procreate (iPad)Best Value
$12.99/one-time- • No subscription
- • All features
Procreate Dreams
$19.99/one-time- • 2D animation app
Adobe Illustrator Plans
Paid plans only
IllustratorBest Value
$22.99/mo- • Single app
- • 100GB storage
All Apps
$59.99/mo- • 20+ Creative Cloud apps
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