Fits your ask

• One-time payment model ($35 Lite, $65 Premium) with no subscriptions or AI credit system
• Lifetime edit access included — no recurring fees or usage limits after purchase

Caveats

• AI-powered logo generation is the core function — not a general design tool for other design tasks
• Focused specifically on logo and brand identity, not broader design work like graphics, layouts, or illustrations

Fits your ask

• entirely free with no paid tiers or AI credits to purchase
• flat pricing (zero cost) with unlimited designs, projects, and downloads

Caveats

• no AI-assisted features listed (text-to-image, auto-generate, etc.)

Fits your ask

• Free forever on NodeTool Studio (desktop for macOS, Windows, Linux) with no subscription required
• No AI credits: you bring your own API keys and pay providers directly at their list prices; NodeTool adds no markup or credit system

Caveats

• Agent-first workflow model — users describe tasks and agents build workflows across tools; this is fundamentally different from traditional design-tool interfaces (canvas, panels, menus) that most des
• NodeTool Cloud (browser version) is still in alpha with pricing to be finalized; the stable free tier is desktop-only
• Positioned as a creative automation and workflow platform, not a general-purpose design or illustration tool — no mention of vector drawing, font tools, or traditional design workflows

Fits your ask

• Completely free with no paid plans or credit system
• Vector design, animation, and image editing all included at no cost
• Runs locally in the browser with no signup required

Caveats

• Still in alpha/release candidate stage — desktop apps and some features are not production-ready
• Node-based procedural design may have a learning curve versus traditional drag-and-drop design tools

Fits your ask

• flat one-time pricing ($9.97) with no recurring subscription or credit system
• unlimited generation attempts within the license period — no AI credits or usage limits

Caveats

• purpose-built for album and track cover generation, not a general design tool
• no text editing, image manipulation, or layout tools beyond cover customization
• AI-dependent workflow — not suitable if the user wants to avoid AI-generated designs

Fits your ask

• Desktop Edition offers a flat one-time price (PLN 1,199 per license) with no subscription or AI credits
• Unlimited use after purchase — no per-use costs or credit system

Caveats

• Vector Magic is a bitmap-to-vector converter, not a general design tool for creating designs from scratch
• Focused on automated image tracing (photos, scans, artwork) rather than freehand drawing, illustration, or layout design
• Online Edition is subscription-based at PLN 29.99/month — only the Desktop Edition has a flat price

Fits your ask

• genuinely free forever with no paid tiers or AI credit system
• flat-price model (zero cost) with no per-use charges or credit purchases
• web-based design tool with layers, typography scales, and grid systems

Caveats

• specialized for Swiss/International Typographic Style posters — not a general-purpose design tool
• in early beta — stability and feature completeness may be limited
• AI features (Dev Mode with Claude) are present but optional; if the user wants zero AI exposure, this may not align

Fits your ask

• Flat monthly subscription pricing with no per-credit or usage-based fees — you pay one fixed price and submit unlimited design requests
• No AI credits or AI-based pricing listed among its features

Caveats

• Outsourced designer service, not a design tool you operate yourself — you submit requests and designers complete the work rather than designing directly
• Lowest plan is $200/mo — a high entry point if a smaller budget was in mind
• No free tier or trial listed to test before committing

Fits your ask

• completely free with no credits or subscription
• no AI features

Caveats

• illustration library, not a design tool — no canvas, drawing, or shape creation features listed
• cannot design original layouts, mockups, or compositions — only customize and download existing illustrations

Fits your ask

• Web-based design tool with templates, drag-and-drop editing, and multi-format export (PDF, PNG, JPG, MP4, GIF)

Caveats

• Built around AI-powered features (AI image generation, AI writing, AI presentation generation, AI upscaling) — the query explicitly excludes AI credits
• Freemium pricing with Pro and Enterprise plans (Pro pricing on request, Enterprise quote-based) — not a simple flat price structure
• No fixed monthly price published — Pro and Enterprise pricing are not transparent, making it impossible to confirm a flat-rate option exists