What are the best design tools to use in 2026?

WhatFont
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Level
Beginner
Average price
0€
Typography / Fonts

Our detailed opinion on

WhatFont

WhatFont has quickly become a reflex for any designer who needs to identify a font on the web. It's the simple, fast, almost must-have extension for millions of us. But in 2025, with the constant evolution of tools and market demands, is it still the optimal tool for your visual projects? After years of using it on a daily basis at Easy Web, here I share my complete feedback: its simplicity, its limitations and its real usefulness in the face of today's web design challenges.

#1
Wix Logo Maker
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Level
Beginner
Average price
20€
Logos
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Wix Logo Maker

Wix Logo Maker is the tool many people first discover for creating a logo online, quickly and without a big budget. It has positioned itself as the accessible reflex for entrepreneurs launching their projects. But in 2025, is it really a viable option for quality visual creations, especially if you're aiming for the professional? Simplicity, features, limits... I've been using Wix Logo Maker for several years, and in this article, I share my experience and my objective opinion on its real usefulness depending on your needs. Let's break it down together.

Unsplash
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Level
Beginner
Average price
Free
Illustrations & resources
#3

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Unsplash

Unsplash has established itself as the number one reflex for millions of creatives looking for quality free images, becoming a key player in the royalty-free image bank market. But in 2025, with the constant evolution of our visual needs and technologies, is it still the essential tool for your projects? Its simplicity, its undeniable strengths, but also its hidden limits... After several years of using it on a daily basis for our customers at Easy Web, here's my feedback and objective opinion on what Unsplash can really do for you today.

Level
Beginner
Average price
Free
Vector / Illustration

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Vectr

Vectr has made a name for itself as an online vector design tool, often acclaimed for its free and accessible nature, a true gateway to graphic design. But in 2025, with the explosion of new solutions and ever-changing professional expectations, is it still the right choice for your creations? I've been testing and using Vectr regularly since the early days of Easy Web, and I'd like to share with you some objective feedback on its simplicity, key features and real limitations. My aim: to help you decide whether it has a place in your creative arsenal.

VistaCreate
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Level
Beginner
Average price
13/month
Logos

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VistaCreate

VistaCreate has established itself as a solid player in assisted design, often seen as a direct alternative to Canva, but with its own identity and distinct library of resources. The question for us web and design professionals in 2025 is: can a tool of this calibre still meet our demands for productivity and quality?

After several years of using it, for various projects at Easy Web and beyond, I've formed a very clear idea. In this article, I share with you my detailed opinion on its performance, key features and, above all, its real limitations for everyday professional use. Simplicity, efficiency, and where it sticks... Let's break it down together.

unDraw
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Level
Beginner
Average price
Free
Illustrations & resources

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unDraw

unDraw has quickly established itself as the solution of choice for free, customizable vector illustrations, a real asset for designers and web developers seeking efficiency. But in 2025, with graphic trends accelerating, is it still the go-to tool for your projects? For several years now, I've been using unDraw on an almost daily basis at Easy Web. In this article, I share my feedback on its current relevance: its simplicity, key features and possible limitations, to help you make the right choice.

Typewolf
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Level
Beginner
Average price
Free (excluding paying guides)
Typography / Fonts

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Typewolf

Typewolf has become THE reference for finding font pairs that stand out from the crowd and stay on top of typographic trends. It's the essential tool when you want to give character to a design without spending hours searching for the perfect match. But in 2025, faced with the explosion of generative AI and ultra-sophisticated design tools, does Typewolf still have a place in our toolbox? Is this resource, as iconic as it is, still relevant to our current web creations? Simplicity, depth of suggestions, limitations to consider... Since I founded Easy Web in 2020, I've seen a lot of tools evolve. Today, I'm sharing my feedback and objective opinion on whether Typewolf is really useful for your professional needs.

Ucraft
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Level
Beginner
Average price
22/month
Logos

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Ucraft

Ucraft has established itself as a solid solution in the no-code website builder market, offering great creative freedom without the need to code. It's a tool I've seen evolve, particularly appreciated for its visual flexibility and ability to quickly bring polished designs to life. But in 2025, is it still a good idea to use it for your professional creations? After several years of exploring its nooks and crannies, integrating it into projects and testing it against the competition, I'm going to take a closer look at its simplicity, its key features and its real limitations. The aim: to share with you my feedback and objective opinion on its concrete usefulness for your needs.

SVG-Edit
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Level
Intermediary
Average price
Free
Vector / Illustration

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SVG-Edit

SVG-Edit is positioned as an open-source SVG editor, directly accessible via the browser, offering a lightweight, instant alternative to the design behemoths. But, in 2025, with the constant evolution of tools and professional expectations, is it still a relevant solution for your day-to-day visual creations? I've watched Easy Web grow since 2020, and believe me, I've tested dozens of tools. Simplicity, features, limitations... After years of using SVG-Edit for certain tasks, here I share my unfiltered feedback and my objective opinion on its real usefulness depending on your needs.

StockSnap
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Level
Beginner
Average price
0/month
Image banks

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StockSnap

StockSnap is often the first resource that springs to mind when you think of quality free photos. It's a historic and respected player in this teeming landscape. But in 2025, with the accelerating need for visual content and the emergence of new platforms, is it still the right choice for your creations? Simplicity, image relevance, limits... I've been using StockSnap for years, for Easy Web and for my personal projects. In the following lines, I give you my unfiltered feedback and an objective opinion on what StockSnap can really do for you today.

Smartmockups
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Level
Beginner
Average price
Approx. €15 / month (via Canva Pro)
Mockups

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Smartmockups

Smartmockups has rapidly established itself as the benchmark for creating realistic, impactful mockups, without drowning in complex software. It has democratized the visual presentation of projects, from website to mobile app to print. But in 2025, in an ecosystem where AI and new technologies are shaking things up, is it still the ideal tool for your visual creations? Simplicity of use, functionalities, but also its limits... After years of pushing it in my projects at Easy Web, I share with you my unfiltered opinion: its true value today and for whom it's really made.

SiteInspire
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Level
Beginner
Average price
Free
Inspiration & communities

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SiteInspire

SiteInspire has always stood out as a gold mine for any designer in search of visual inspiration and cutting-edge creative intelligence. It's the reference library for millions of pros, an impeccable curation of the best on the web. But in 2025, with the explosion of tools and AI, does this platform retain its place in our daily arsenal? After years of consulting it for Easy Web, I give you my honest opinion on its simplicity, rich functionality and current limitations. My aim? To help you decide whether it's the right tool for you.

Digital design plays a central role in the performance of web and mobile projects, and the tools used in 2025 make all the difference. With the rise of AI, interactive prototyping and custom interfaces, choosing the right creative environment has become strategic. At Easyweb, we support brands, startups and institutions in structuring their design approach: visual coherence, speed of execution, user tests, integration into workflows...

Our team helps you adopt tools adapted to your challenges, whether for UX/UI models, branding or continuous optimization. Thanks to a rigorous methodology, we align your business objectives with modern, fluid and collaborative graphic production. From creative thinking to going online, we ensure a sustainable increase in the skills of your teams and a real increase in the quality of your interfaces.

Other design tools to use in 2025

Sketch

Sketch has long been the undisputed favorite of UI/UX designers on macOS, a pioneer in the democratization of vector-based interface design. It truly paved the way for more modern tools, positioning itself as the benchmark for agility and lightness. But in 2025, faced with ever more innovative competition and ever-changing needs, is it still the best option for turning your creative visions into reality? I've spent thousands of hours on Sketch with my teams at Easy Web, and here I share my feedback on its ergonomics, its ecosystem, its strengths and its limitations.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Runway ML

Runway ML has established itself as a key player in the world of AI-assisted video and visual creation, positioning itself at the forefront of generative tools. But at the start of 2025, with the explosion of creative AI solutions, does Runway ML still deliver on its promises for our workflows as web designers and agencies? From its ease of use to the power of its features, not to mention its limitations, I had the opportunity to push it to its limits at Easy Web. Expect candid feedback and concrete advice on whether Runway ML really belongs in your creative arsenal this year.

🎯 Average price :

0€

RoboFont

RoboFont has established itself as a benchmark for typography professionals, a tool of choice for sculpting type with surgical precision. But in 2025, with design constantly evolving, does it still have a place in your toolbox? Simplicity, flexibility, and sometimes a few challenges... At Easy Web, we've flown a lot of hours with RoboFont. Today, I'd like to share with you my feedback and my very concrete opinion on what it can really bring to your typographic projects.

🎯 Average price :

499 € (one-off purchase)

Reshot

You've probably heard of ReShot. It's the free tool par excellence for unearthing royalty-free illustrations and icons, a fast and valuable alternative to traditional image banks. But in 2025, in an ecosystem that's evolving at breakneck speed, is it still a good idea to integrate it into your workflow for your visual creations? Simplicity, features, limits... After several years of use at Easy Web, here I share my unfiltered feedback and my objective opinion on its real usefulness depending on your projects.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Pttrns

Pttrns, ever heard of it? It's become a veritable goldmine for UI/UX designers, an ultra-complete library of patterns and successful mobile experiences. But in 2025, with the rapid evolution of tools and methods, is Pttrns still relevant to our everyday creations? After years of exploring this platform, I give you my unfiltered opinion: its simplicity, its strengths, and its few limitations. Ready to dive into the real world of Pttrns?

🎯 Average price :

12

QuarkXPress

QuarkXPress is that historic DTP giant that reigned before the Adobe era. Today, it continues to offer a robust alternative for professional page layout, even if it's less in the spotlight than its direct competitor. But in 2025, with all its innovations, is it really the right tool for your graphic projects? I've spent quite a few hours working on it, and I'm going to take you through its simplicity, its key features and its real limitations. My aim? To give you an objective opinion so that you can decide whether it still fits your specific needs.

🎯 Average price :

21.39 €/month

Pixabay

Pixabay is the name that spontaneously springs to mind when you think of free, royalty-free images and videos. For many, it's become the primary reflex for finding visual content without impacting the customer's budget. But in 2025, with accelerating expectations in terms of quality and visual uniqueness, is this platform still a relevant solution for our agencies' demanding projects? After years of juggling Pixabay at Easy Web, I offer you my full analysis: qualities, shortcomings, and above all, what it really brings to the current challenges of professional design.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Pinterest

Pinterest is the digital crossroads where visual inspiration reigns supreme. It has established itself as a veritable goldmine for any creative in search of ideas. But in 2025, with the explosion of AI and ultra-sharp design tools, is Pinterest still relevant for our projects or visual creations? I've been using Pinterest since the early days of Easy Web. I'm going to detail its strengths, weaknesses, and actual positioning in today's designer's arsenal, in full transparency.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Placeit

Placeit has carved out a place for itself as THE go-to platform for generating punchy mockups and quality visuals without breaking the bank or spending hours on it. It's the quick reflex for many. But in 2025, with the constant emergence of new AI-based solutions and design frameworks, is it still a good idea to use it for our professional visual creations? Simplicity, range of features, sometimes frustrating limitations... I've been using Placeit for years, and here I give you my raw feedback and objective opinion on what it can really bring to your agency or your design practice.

🎯 Average price :

US$14.95/month

Pixlr

Pixlr has always positioned itself as a light, accessible alternative to the graphic design behemoths, carving out a niche for quick retouching and less demanding web creations. It has long been a simple entry point for many, myself included. But in 2025, in the age of generative AI and hyper-specialized tools, is it still a viable solution for designers and agencies like ours? Simplicity, functionality, and above all its limitations: I'm sharing with you my opinion based on years of use at Easy Web, so you can decide whether it has a place in your processes.

🎯 Average price :

4.90/month

Pexels

Pexels has established itself as a goldmine, a must-have reference for thousands of free, royalty-free photos and videos, essential to our daily digital creations. But in 2025, with the meteoric emergence of generative AI and a relentless quest for ultra-specific visuals, is this platform still a viable and relevant solution for our requirements as designers and web agencies? After years of using it at Easy Web, I'd like to give you my full feedback: its simplicity, its key features, but also its concrete limitations. My aim? To help you determine whether Pexels still has a place in your creative arsenal.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Photoshop Express

Photoshop Express has established itself as Adobe's option for rapid photo retouching, directly on mobile or via your browser. It's the tool that many see as the lighter, more accessible version of the Photoshop behemoth. But in 2025, with the meteoric evolution of design tools and the arrival of generative AI, is Photoshop Express still a relevant ally for us, professional designers and web agencies?

Simplicity, real functionality, but also its limits... Since the beginnings of Easy Web, I've been able to put Photoshop Express to the test on numerous projects. Here I share with you my experience in the field and an objective opinion on its true value depending on your requirements.

🎯 Average price :

5.99/month

Paletton

Paletton has positioned itself as a must-have for thousands of designers, a benchmark when it comes to generating color harmonies. But in 2025, is it still a good idea to use it for your visual creations? Simplicity, functionality, limits... Believe me, Paletton and I go back a long way at Easy Web. I'm sharing my feedback and an objective opinion on its real usefulness today, depending on your projects.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Paint.NET

Paint.NET has always positioned itself as that interesting balance point: more capable than a simple basic editor, but far less intimidating than the market behemoths. It's the tool I've seen a lot of people use for quick retouching or lightweight creations. But in 2025, with the avalanche of new tools and rising demands, does it still have a place in your designer's arsenal? Personally, I've been using Paint.NET for quite a few years, for a variety of purposes, from rapid prototyping to simple image optimization. I'm going to share with you, in all transparency, my feedback on its strengths, its real limitations and, above all, tell you whether or not it still corresponds to your needs in 2025.

🎯 Average price :

Free / €9 (one-off payment)

One Page Love

One Page Love has established itself as a key resource for anyone looking for inspiration on one-page websites, those sleek, effective designs. It quickly became a classic, a reference for many of us. But in 2025, with new trends and tools abounding, is this platform still a must-have for your visual creations? I've spent years exploring what One Page Love has to offer, integrating it (or not) into our processes at Easy Web. In this article, I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness, its strengths, its limitations, to help you decide whether it still has a place in your arsenal.

🎯 Average price :

N/A - One-off template purchases

Noun Project

Noun Project is the icon library par excellence. For years, it has established itself as an essential reference for us designers looking for quality vector icons. It remains a major player in web and print graphics in 2025.

But the question I'm asking myself today, and that you're probably asking yourself too: with the explosion of alternatives and AI, is Noun Project still the indispensable tool for our projects in 2025?

After years of using it on a daily basis at Easy Web, I share my experience with you. From its simplicity to its limitations, I give you my objective opinion on its real usefulness and whether it's still worth the investment for your creations.

🎯 Average price :

9.99 / month

Mockup World

Mockup World has quickly established itself as a must-have reference for designers, offering a wealth of resources for striking visual presentations. But in 2025, with the constant emergence of new solutions, is it still the best option for sublimating your creations? Simplicity, catalog, limits... After years of using Mockup World on a daily basis at Easy Web, here I share my comprehensive feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness for your current projects.

🎯 Average price :

0€

MyFonts

MyFonts has established itself as the benchmark platform for font licensing, a veritable market from which designers and agencies have been drawing for years. But at a time when design tools and business models are rapidly evolving in 2025, is it still the preferred solution for your visual creations? Simplicity, concrete functionalities, limits... I've been using it since the creation of Easy Web, and here I share my detailed feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness according to your specific needs.

🎯 Average price :

A few euros

Modular Scale

Modular Scale has established itself as a discreet but essential pillar for establishing coherent visual hierarchies in the design world. It's the ideal tool for structuring your typography and spacing, guaranteeing effortless visual harmony. But in 2025, with the constant emergence of new tools and changing practices, does this seemingly simple instrument retain its relevance for your creations? Simplicity, relevance of ratios, potential limits... After years of using it at Easy Web, here I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness for your needs.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Mobbin

Mobbin has carved out a special place for us UI/UX designers by becoming THE reference library for real user flows and mobile app screens. It's an invaluable well of inspiration when it comes to understanding what really works. But in 2025, with the design ecosystem moving at breakneck speed, is Mobbin still as indispensable a part of our daily arsenal? Simplicity, wealth of content, limits... After years of using it at Easy Web, I'd like to share with you my feedback and objective opinion on its practical usefulness for your needs.

🎯 Average price :

Approx. €9.20 / month

Material Design Color Tool

Material Design Color Tool, since its inception, has established itself as an obvious reference for anyone embracing the Google ecosystem, offering a simple path to consistent color palettes. But with trends and frameworks rapidly evolving in 2025, is it still a relevant tool for our visual creations? Simplicity, functionality, limits... I've been using Material Design Color Tool on a daily basis for several years now. Here I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness for professionals, depending on your specific needs.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Marvel

Marvel has carved out a niche for itself, long recognized as a benchmark for rapid prototyping and team collaboration. But with the constant emergence of new platforms and changing needs in 2025, is it still the optimal solution for your projects? Simplicity of use, depth of functionality, and even its weak points... After years of using it on a daily basis, I give you my uncompromising opinion, so that you know whether it still matches your professional requirements.

🎯 Average price :

11/month

LS Graphics

LS Graphics has established itself as an essential reference for designers in search of high-quality mockups, 3D elements and visual scenes. Their premium resources have long been a major asset for our customer presentations. But in 2025, with rapidly evolving tools and market expectations, is it still a good idea to integrate it into your workflow? Simplicity, features, limits... After several years of use at Easy Web, here I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness, and whether this investment is still relevant for your visual creations.

🎯 Average price :

9 €

Looka

Looka established itself a few years ago as the spearhead of AI-doped logo generators, promising fast visual identity even without graphic skills. But in 2025, with the explosion of AI-assisted design tools, is it still a serious option for your visual creations, especially if you're a professional? I've been with Looka since its inception, and I've seen it evolve. In this article, I share my unfiltered feedback, analyzing its simplicity, concrete features and limitations, to help you decide whether it still has a place in your toolbox.

🎯 Average price :

approximately €7.50/month

Lapa Ninja

You know, Lapa Ninja, by now it's become something of a reference library for any designer in search of inspiration, an inexhaustible source of landing pages to dissect. But the question on everyone's lips in 2025 is: is this tool, or rather resource, still a good idea for boosting your visual creations? Simplicity, hidden features and, above all, its limitations... After years of delving into its base, I give you my Easy Web experience and my objective opinion on its real usefulness, and when you should, or shouldn't, integrate it into your workflow.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Khroma

Khroma quickly established itself as a key player in the generation of intelligent color palettes, learning from your preferences to offer unique combinations. It was a small revolution. But with the explosion of generative AI tools and the constant evolution of design software in 2025, is Khroma still a must-have for your visual creations? Interface, performance, flexibility... I've been using it since its inception at Easy Web, and in this article, I share my objective feedback on its concrete usefulness for your agency projects.

🎯 Average price :

Free (details of paid plans not published)

Kittl

Kittl has established itself as a key player in the landscape of AI-assisted design tools, often seen as a more powerful and creative alternative to more generalist platforms. It is clearly aimed at professionals and agencies who want to go beyond the simple template for advanced customization. But in the face of ultra-fast-changing technologies and the constant emergence of new solutions in 2025, does Kittl still live up to its promise for us demanding designers? From its simplicity of approach to its advanced features, not to mention its inevitable limitations, I've been using it since its launch, and I'm going to give you my unfiltered opinion on its real added value for your professional projects.

🎯 Average price :

15/month

Kaboompics

Kaboompics has established itself as an essential source of free images, often more authentic and less clichéd than what's usually available. But in 2025, with the explosion of generative AI tools and the abundance of new platforms, is it still the right reflex for your visual creations? Accessibility, variety, relevance... I integrated Kaboompics into our workflows at Easy Web right from the start, and I'm going to give you my unfiltered opinion on what it really brings today to designers like you.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Humaaans

Humaaans quickly established itself as the go-to tool for designers looking to easily inject modular characters into their interfaces and creations. It democratized access to customizable illustrations without requiring advanced skills. But in 2025, with the explosion of AI-assisted design tools and ever-changing visual expectations, is Humaaans still a wise choice for your projects? Simplicity, customization, reusability and its real limitations... After years of intensive use within Easy Web, I'm here to give you my full analysis and objective opinion on the real usefulness of Humaaans for demanding professionals.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Iconfinder

Iconfinder has long reigned supreme, establishing itself as a must-have reference for millions of designers looking for quality icons. It's a bit like the supermarket of visual resources, offering a colossal library. But in 2025, with the acceleration of trends and the emergence of new tools, is it still the most relevant solution for your visual creations? I've personally used Iconfinder on countless projects. I'm going to share my candid feedback on its simplicity, functionality, real-world performance and limitations, to help you decide whether this tool still fits your demanding needs.

🎯 Average price :

8,5 €

Inkscape

Inkscape is something of a historical challenger, the open-source tool that has made a name for itself against the vector design behemoths. It has always been the free, powerful, accessible solution that many designers have embraced. But in 2025, with the constant emergence of new platforms and the growing integration of AI, is Inkscape still relevant for demanding professional creations? After years of putting it to the test on our projects at Easy Web, here I share my complete feedback: its strengths, its weaknesses, and above all, for which uses it still excels today.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Graphic Burger

Graphic Burger is that well-known landmark, a veritable goldmine for graphic resources, from mockups to icons, that has accompanied many of us for years. But in 2025, with the explosion of generative AI and the constant evolution of tools, is it still a good idea to use it for your visual creations? Performance, asset relevance, limitations not to be ignored... I've spent countless hours exploring Graphic Burger for our projects at Easy Web. Here, I give you my feedback and my objective opinion on its real usefulness according to your needs.

🎯 Average price :

Free (one-off payment for premium bundles)

Gravit Designer

Gravit Designer has always tried to position itself as a solid and often free alternative to the giants of graphic design, a bit like the little thumb challenging the giants. But in 2025, as the market for tools continues to evolve, is Gravit Designer still relevant for our visual creations, especially in agencies? I've been using Gravit Designer since the early days of Easy Web, and I'd like to share my experience with you. Together, we'll dissect its simplicity, key features and real limitations, so that you can judge whether it fits your needs today.

🎯 Average price :

Approx. €4.08/month

Hatchful by Shopify

Hatchful by Shopify has quickly established itself as the express solution for simple logos, often favored by entrepreneurs just starting out. A generator designed for speed and accessibility. But in 2025, faced with ever more powerful tools and the emergence of generative AI, is this simplicity still enough for a professional, even for a one-off need? After years of seeing hundreds of tools come and go at Easy Web, I'm going to dive with you into the heart of Hatchful. Simplicity, features, but above all its limitations: I'm sharing my feedback and honest opinion on its real usefulness for your design projects.

🎯 Average price :

0/month

Google Fonts

Google Fonts has established itself as a must-have library, a true reference for millions of web projects, offering unrivalled font accessibility. But with the constant evolution of tools and requirements in 2025, is this free solution still relevant for your visual creations? Simplicity of integration, advanced functionalities or even its few limitations... After years of using it on a daily basis at Easy Web, I give you here my feedback and an objective opinion on its real interest, depending on your needs.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Glyphs

Glyphs has established itself as an essential reference for designers and typographers seeking absolute mastery in font creation, from single typefaces to complete families. But in 2025, with rapidly evolving tools and working methods, is it still the best choice for your projects? Simplicity of approach, power of functionality, potential limitations... Based on several years of intensive use, I offer you my experience and my objective opinion to help you see clearly and make the right decision.

🎯 Average price :

299.90 (one-off purchase)

Freepik

Freepik, we all know it. It quickly established itself as the reference platform for millions of graphic resources, a veritable Swiss army knife for designers and agencies in search of fast visuals. But in 2025, in the age of AI-driven image generators and increasingly specialized banks, is Freepik still the indispensable tool for our creations? Simplicity, features, limitations... I've been testing Freepik from every angle for several years, and here I give you my feedback, my objective opinion on its real usefulness, and above all, when it's relevant to use it for your projects.

🎯 Average price :

12/month

Framer

Framer has become the must-have solution for designers who want to transform their visions into functional websites, virtually without touching the code. It has established itself as an essential bridge between pure creation and web deployment. But in 2025, with the constant evolution of tools, is it still the best choice for your visual creations and customer deliverables? At Easy Web, we've been using Framer for years, watching it grow and become more complex. Simplicity, power, limits... Here I share my objective feedback and concrete opinion on its real usefulness, so you can make the right decision.

🎯 Average price :

4.6 € / month

Font Squirrel

Font Squirrel is the tool that, for years, has democratized access to free, high-quality web fonts. It quickly established itself as a benchmark, something of a Swiss army knife for anyone looking to integrate stylish typography without breaking the bank. But in 2025, with the emergence of new platforms and ever more demanding requirements, is it really a good idea to rely on Font Squirrel for your most ambitious projects? Simplicity of use, functionalities, but also its hidden limits... I've been using it since the early days of Easy Web, and here's my unfiltered opinion, based on years of experience in the field. Let's see together if this tool still has a place in your creative arsenal.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Fontpair

Fontpair has carved out a place for itself as a reference tool for unearthing harmonious font pairs, ideal for designers looking for quick inspiration. But in 2025, when trends are changing fast, is this tool still as relevant for our web and graphic projects? Simplicity, efficiency, and even its limits... After several years of using it regularly at Easy Web, I give you my honest opinion and comprehensive feedback on its real usefulness in the face of your creative challenges.

🎯 Average price :

Free

FontJoy

FontJoy has quickly made its mark as a must-have assistant for designers in search of the perfect typographic combination. Its machine learning-based approach simplified what was often a headache, positioning it as a true font "matchmaker". But in 2025, with the constant emergence of new solutions and the integration of AI everywhere, is it still the indispensable tool for your visual creations? Having used it extensively for Easy Web and many other projects, I share with you my objective opinion on FontJoy: its strengths, its limitations, and above all, its current relevance to you.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Fontshare

Fontshare has quickly positioned itself as a must-have resource for designers looking for free, yet high-quality typefaces, a real asset in democratizing access to creative fonts. But, in 2025, is it still a good idea to use it for your visual creations? I've been using Fontshare for several years now at Easy Web, and here's my feedback. Simplicity of use, features offered, and of course its limitations: I give you my objective opinion on its real usefulness depending on your needs and the direction the industry is taking.

🎯 Average price :

Free

FontLab

FontLab has long been a must-have reference for typographic designers and agencies who want to create or modify typefaces with surgical precision, pushing customization to the extreme. But in 2025, with the rapid evolution of design tools, is it still a relevant solution for your projects? Having personally worked with FontLab on countless projects at Easy Web, from the design of exclusive branded typefaces to web optimization, I'm sharing my experience. We'll break down its features, strengths and limitations, to help you decide if FontLab is the right tool for you.

🎯 Average price :

about €18/month

Flaticon

Flaticon has established itself as THE reference for millions of designers, a mainstay when looking for icons or vector stickers. But in 2025, with the acceleration of visual demands, is this platform still the wisest choice for your creations? After years of daily use at Easy Web, from UI/UX design to integration, I give you my unfiltered opinion. Simplicity, functionalities, and yes, its limits: discover my objective feedback on its concrete usefulness for your projects.

🎯 Average price :

7.5/month

Flat UI Colors

Flat UI Colors? It's the kind of tool every designer is bound to have come across at some point, a reference for simple, effective flat color palettes. But in 2025, is it still a good idea to use it for your visual creations? Simplicity, functionality, limits... I've been using Flat UI Colors for several years now, and here I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness for your needs.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Figma

Figma has established itself as the star tool, the absolute reference for collaborative design. It has literally transformed the way we design and prototype interfaces, becoming an unavoidable industry standard in just a few years. But in 2025, with the acceleration of technologies and the emergence of new platforms, is it still the most relevant choice for your visual creations? Its strengths, its limitations, its real effectiveness in the field... After years of intensive use at Easy Web, here's my comprehensive feedback and objective opinion to help you make sense of it all.

🎯 Average price :

12 €

Feather

You've probably heard of Feather. It has established itself as a particularly agile design solution, a serious challenger to the market behemoths. But in 2025, with the digital ecosystem changing at breakneck speed and AI redefining our workflows, is it still the right tool for your visual creations? Believe me, I've spent hours on Feather since its release. This article is my raw feedback: together we're going to dissect its strengths, its shortcomings, and see if Feather really corresponds to your reality as a designer or web agency today.

🎯 Average price :

19/month

Dribbble

Dribbble has established itself, over the years, as the visual den for designers, a privileged spot to unveil your work and get inspired. But in 2025, with AI shaking things up and new platforms proliferating, does Dribbble still have a place in your creative arsenal? Simplicity, functionality, limits... I've been using Dribbble for several years now, and here I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness for your needs.

🎯 Average price :

About $8/month

Designspiration

Designspiration is that refuge, that bubble where visual inspiration reigns supreme, far removed from the hustle and bustle of more generalist platforms. It's a library of pure references, an essential resource for designers looking for a spark. But in 2025, with the explosion of generative AI and the abundance of other sources, is it still the tool you need to unearth the rare pearl for your creations? Simplicity, relevance of results, and yes, a few frustrations... For several years now, Designspiration has been one of my almost daily stops. In this article, I share my experience and give you my objective opinion on whether this tool still has a place in your creative arsenal.

🎯 Average price :

Free

DesignEvo

DesignEvo has positioned itself as the accessible tool par excellence for creating logos, often the first reflex of those starting out with no graphic design background. But for us design professionals and web agencies, the question is quite different: in 2025, is it still a good idea to integrate it into our visual creation processes? Simplicity, functionality, and above all, its real limits... I've been using DesignEvo for a number of years for specific needs, and here I share my detailed feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness, depending on your requirements.

🎯 Average price :

24.99 $

CSS Design Awards

For me, CSS Design Awards has become THE benchmark, this showcase of excellence that highlights the most innovative and daring web creations. It's an inescapable source of inspiration, a barometer of trends for us design professionals. But in 2025, with the speed at which our industry is evolving, does this platform still have a place in our strategies? Is it still relevant to draw inspiration from it or seek recognition here? Simplicity, criteria, visibility... After years of use at Easy Web, I give you my feedback and my unfiltered opinion on the real usefulness of CSS Design Awards today.

🎯 Average price :

Not applicable (one-off payment per tender, price not specified)

Dafont

Dafont, you know. It's the reflex for millions of designers, that gigantic library of free fonts that has marked an entire era of the web. But let's be honest: in 2025, when trends and professional requirements are changing so fast, is it really the tool we still need? Easy access, relevant typography, licenses... After years of browsing Dafont and integrating it, at times, into our projects at Easy Web, here I give you my unfiltered experience and my objective opinion as to whether or not it still has a place in your agency or designer toolbox.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Coolors

Coolors has become a reflex for thousands of designers, an essential reference when it comes to generating harmonious color palettes in just a few clicks. It's the quick and easy tool par excellence. But in 2025, in a fast-moving ecosystem, is it still relevant to your projects and your teams? After years of using it on an almost daily basis at Easy Web, I'd like to share my unfiltered feedback with you. We're going to talk about its simplicity, its hidden features and its limitations, so that you have all the cards in your hand.

🎯 Average price :

about 4.6 EUR/month

Corel Painter

Corel Painter has established itself as a benchmark tool for digital painting and illustration, renowned for its incredible brush realism and rendering engine. But in 2025, with the rapid emergence of new technologies and more agile tools, is it still the ideal solution for your demanding visual creations? Stability, functional richness, learning curve... After testing and integrating it on numerous projects at Easy Web, I share with you my detailed feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness today, depending on your specific needs.

🎯 Average price :

40 (entry-level Painter Essentials 8), €19.99/month

CorelDRAW

CorelDRAW is a bit of a veteran of vector design, a solid alternative that has carved out a niche for itself, particularly in the printing and technical illustration sectors. But, honestly, in 2025, is it still the tool to bet on for your visual creations and those of your customers? Having used CorelDRAW quite a bit over the years at Easy Web, I'm going to dive into its features, benefits and real limitations. Expect unfiltered feedback so you can judge for yourself how relevant it is today.

🎯 Average price :

14.5 €/month

Contrast

Contrast quickly established itself as a pillar for validating color accessibility, a crucial issue for any self-respecting web designer. But in 2025, in a constantly changing ecosystem and faced with new tools, is Contrast still the right tool for your visual creations? Ease of use, depth of functionality or real limitations... After several years of putting it to the test on a daily basis, I hereby give you my complete and objective opinion on its concrete contribution to your projects.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Colorhunt

Looking for color inspiration without the headache? Colorhunt has quickly become a must-have for unearthing harmonious palettes, a reflex for many in our profession. But in 2025, with the constant evolution of tools and the emergence of generative AI in design, is it still the best option for your visual creations? Simplicity, functionalities, limits... After years of using it at Easy Web, I share here my feedback and objective opinion on Colorhunt's real usefulness according to your needs.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Colorbox (Lyft)

Colorbox by Lyft has earned itself a fine reputation in the design world, establishing itself as a benchmark for generating harmonious and accessible color systems. But in 2025, with rapidly evolving tools and expectations, is it still the ideal tool for your visual design projects? Simplicity, hidden features, and even its little weaknesses... I've been using Colorbox (Lyft) for several years now, and here I share my comprehensive feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness, depending on your needs.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Colormind

Colormind has established itself as a simple and effective tool for generating color palettes, often the reflex when looking for quick chromatic inspiration. But in 2025, is it still a good idea to use it for your visual creations? Simplicity, functionality, limits... I've been using Colormind for several years now, since the first Easy Web projects, and here I share my complete feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness according to your needs.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Canva Logo Maker

Canva Logo Maker, we all know it. It has established itself as the platform of choice for rapid graphic creation, democratizing access to design for millions of users. But in 2025, with heightened market demands and the rise of generative AI, is it still relevant for professional, distinctive logos? Since my early days with Easy Web, I've seen this tool evolve, and I've scrutinized it myself from every angle. Simplicity, functionality, but above all its real limits: here I share my feedback and an objective opinion on its usefulness for your agency.

🎯 Average price :

11.99/month

Burst by Shopify

Burst by Shopify, we all know it: a platform of free visual resources that has established itself as a simple and accessible reference for quality visuals, especially for entrepreneurs and small teams. But in 2025, with the explosion of AI-based image generation tools and hyper-specialized stock banks, does Burst still hold up for our professional projects? I've spent hours exploring it, integrating it into customer workflows at Easy Web, and here I share my unvarnished impressions: simplicity, features, limitations... I give you my objective opinion on its real usefulness, depending on your needs.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Brutalist Websites

Brutalist Websites is much more than just a gallery; it's become the go-to reference for anyone interested in pure, unadorned web design that dares to break away from polished trends. But in 2025, in the age of ultra-artificial interfaces and generative AI, is it still a good idea to draw inspiration from this aesthetic for our visual creations? Radical simplicity, unsuspected functionalities, limits not to be ignored... I've been exploring the world of Brutalist Websites for several years now, and here I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness depending on your projects.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Brand Colors

Looking for the exact palette of an iconic brand for your latest project? Brand Colors has quickly established itself as the essential reference for accessing the color codes of the most influential companies. But in 2025, with the constant evolution of tools, is it still the indispensable ally for our visual creations? Simplicity, hidden features, and sometimes its limits... Since the creation of Easy Web, I've had the opportunity to use it many times. Here, I give you my unfiltered feedback, so that you can find out if this tool really fits your needs in 2025.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Blush Design

Blush Design has rapidly positioned itself as a major player in generating customizable and accessible illustrations, democratizing the integration of unique visuals for all designers. But in 2025, with the constant emergence of new solutions and the explosion of generative AI, is it still the essential tool you need for your creations? Having used it extensively on a number of projects at Easy Web, here I share my experience, my objective feedback on its features and limitations, to help you decide how useful it really is today.

🎯 Average price :

12/month

BoxySVG

BoxySVG has always had its place, positioning itself as a sleek and powerful SVG editor, perfect for designers who want to get straight to the point without the complexity of behemoth software suites. But in 2025, with the rapid evolution of tools and the increasing integration of AI into our processes, is BoxySVG still a viable solution for your projects and ours at Easy Web?

I've been using BoxySVG since its first versions, and I've seen it grow. Simplicity, key features, but also its limitations... here I share my feedback from the field and my objective opinion on its real usefulness, and this, according to the specific needs of each web professional.

🎯 Average price :

0.77/month

Behance

Behance has firmly established itself as the benchmark platform for creative portfolios, a must-have for millions of designers worldwide. But in 2025, is it still the best choice for showcasing your creations? Interface, hidden features, what works and what doesn't... After years of using Behance, I've compiled my experience. Here, I offer an honest opinion on its true potential, and whether or not it will meet your specific expectations today.

🎯 Average price :

9-12€/month

Awwwards

Awwwards has established itself as THE global benchmark for web design excellence, a veritable showcase for trends and innovation. But in 2025, with the acceleration of technologies and the emergence of new approaches, is it still the essential watchdog tool, or simply an aesthetic gallery? I've been exploring Awwwards for years, for Easy Web and our customers, scrutinizing its simplicity, functionality and limitations. I share with you my feedback, my objective opinion on its real usefulness for your concrete needs.

🎯 Average price :

6.7/month

ArtRage

ArtRage has long been seen as a nugget for digital artists, standing out for its unique approach to traditional media textures and renderings, virtually unmatched on the market. It's a tool that brilliantly simulates oil paint, watercolor or pastels. But in 2025, is it still a good idea to use it for your visual creations? Simplicity, functionality, limits... I've been using ArtRage in my workflow for several years now, and here I share my detailed feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness for your needs, as a design professional.

🎯 Average price :

27.51 EUR

Autodesk SketchBook

Autodesk SketchBook has established itself as a benchmark for intuitive digital drawing, somewhat apart from the industry giants, by focusing on pure user experience. But in 2025, does it still have a place in our workflows, in the face of new platforms and changing needs? We take a look at its simplicity, its hidden features, and also its limitations. After years of pushing it to its limits, I give you my objective opinion so you can decide whether it's the right tool for you, whether for your quick sketches or your more advanced illustrations.

🎯 Average price :

24.99 (one-off purchase)

Affinity Publisher

Affinity Publisher has established itself as a credible, subscription-free alternative to the DTP heavyweights, offering a complete solution for professional page layout. But in 2025, with the constant emergence of new options and growing workflow expectations, is it still relevant for our web agencies and designers? I've spent years pushing this tool to its limits, exploring its simplicity, its unique features and also its limitations. What I offer is an honest overview and pragmatic opinion, based on real-world use, to help you see things clearly.

🎯 Average price :

79.99 (one-off payment)

Adobe InDesign

InDesign remains the unavoidable behemoth of professional page layout, the obvious choice for anyone involved in print or digital editorial. But in 2025, with the constant emergence of new solutions, is it still the tool of choice for your visual creations? I've been using InDesign for several years, even on a daily basis, for our customers' projects. Simplicity, advanced features, but also its limitations... here I share my objective opinion and feedback on its real usefulness, and above all whether InDesign still corresponds to your specific needs today.

🎯 Average price :

26.43/month

Adobe Photoshop

Photoshop. The name is engraved in every designer's DNA, the undisputed champion of photo retouching and image manipulation that has shaped our industry. But in 2025, as the digital landscape evolves at breakneck speed, is it still the go-to tool for all your visual creations? New platforms and generative AI are shaking up our habits. Key features, current limitations, but also its undeniable strengths... Drawing on my years of experience at the helm of Easy Web, here's my objective opinion and concrete feedback on Photoshop's real usefulness today, according to your specific needs.

🎯 Average price :

26.21/month

Adobe XD

You've probably heard of Adobe XD. For many of us, it's become the benchmark tool for rapid prototyping and UI/UX design, a pillar of the Adobe ecosystem that's made a name for itself thanks to its lightness. But in 2025, with the constant evolution of tools, is it still a good idea to use it for your visual creations? Simplicity, features, limits... I've been using Adobe XD on a daily basis for several years now at Easy Web, and here I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness for your needs.

🎯 Average price :

11.99/month

Affinity Designer

Affinity Designer has carved out an enviable place for itself in the design tools market, establishing itself as a powerful, subscription-free alternative to the industry's behemoths. But in 2025, with the acceleration of innovation and the emergence of new solutions, is it still the platform of choice for your visual creations? Power, interface, limitations... After years of putting it to the test at Easy Web, I share my objective opinion and real-world experience to help you decide whether Affinity Designer is the right tool for you.

🎯 Average price :

74.99€

Adobe Firefly

Adobe Firefly quickly established itself as a key player in generative AI for design, perfectly integrated into the Adobe ecosystem and aiming to revolutionize our creative workflows. But in 2025, with the explosion of AI tools, is this promise still valid? Is it really the essential tool to power your creations, or just one more option among many? Simplicity, power, technical limitations... After years of using it on a daily basis at Easy Web, I share with you my concrete experience and my unfiltered opinion on its real usefulness for us design professionals.

🎯 Average price :

11.08/month

Abduzeedo

Abduzeedo has been an essential reference point for thousands of designers, an inexhaustible source of inspiration and creative resources for years. But in 2025, is it still a good idea to use it for your visual creations? Simplicity, functionality, limits... I've been using Abduzeedo for several years now, and here I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness for your needs.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Adobe Color

As you know, when it comes to colors, Adobe Color has established itself as a classic, often the first reflex for exploring harmonious palettes or extracting visual moods. It's like the reliable companion that has helped us all out at one time or another in our agencies.

But in 2025, with the emergence of generative AI and increasingly sophisticated tools, is Adobe Color still a must-have? Does it still stand up to the new demands of our customers and the speed of our workflows? After several years of daily use at Easy Web, I'd like to share with you my detailed feedback. Simplicity, features, limitations... I tell you all about its real usefulness for your professional practice.

🎯 Average price :

Free

Adobe Illustrator

We're not going to lie, Adobe Illustrator remains the undisputed king of vector design, the mainstay of our agency workflows. It's the standard for the vast majority of professionals. But in 2026, with the constant emergence of new solutions, is it still the essential tool for your graphic creations? Its power, its ecosystem, its inevitable weak points... After years of pushing it to its limits on hundreds of projects at Easy Web, I share with you here my experience, my raw and objective opinion to help you decide if it still has a place in your toolbox.

🎯 Average price :

26.21/month

Why use design tools?

Digital design became a strategic lever in 2025, in a context where user expectations are increasingly high. At Easyweb, we support brands and startups in the design of their digital products, by integrating the most efficient design tools. As an agency with expertise in UX/UI design, we know how the right tools make it possible to gain in efficiency, graphic coherence and fluidity of collaboration.

Our team relies on a robust technical stack to produce modern, accessible and engaging interfaces. From the wireframe phase to final delivery, each stage benefits from an ecosystem of tools designed to speed up iterations, reduce errors and ensure a rendering that meets expectations. Whether you're working internally with a product team or outsourcing design, choosing the right tools in 2025 is no longer an option: it's a key success factor. At Easyweb, we help you structure your processes and choose the solutions best suited to your challenges.

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For which projects should design tools be used?

Not all projects require the same resources, but one thing is certain: design tools have become essential when it comes to creating a clear, engaging, and consistent interface. Whether you are launching a digital consumer product or a more confidential business platform, the quality of the design plays a direct role in the adoption and credibility of your solution.

At Easyweb, every week we see project leaders coming up with solid ideas... but flawed interfaces. Thanks to the right design tools, we immediately lay the foundations: structure, navigation, logic of the routes, visual rhythm.

Showcase site, mobile app, internal tool, interactive configurator or MVP in the start-up phase: as soon as there is an interface to imagine, there is a good reason to use well-chosen design tools.

How do you choose your design tool?

Not all design tools are the same, let alone depending on the nature of the project. The choice depends primarily on your goals: prototyping an idea quickly, creating a pixel-perfect interface, collaborating in real time or simply producing a clear deliverable for devs. Each project imposes different technical constraints, levels of detail, and workflows. The right tool is the one that adapts to the way you work, not the other way around.

You must also take into account your environment: team or solo work, transition to native or no-code development, the need for frequent iterations, or even large-scale component management. A powerful but isolated tool can quickly slow down a project. At Easyweb, we help you decide between simplicity, power and compatibility with your product stack.

Alexis Chretinat - Business Strategist
I'm Alexis and together we will take stock of where you are and what is possible to do from a tech, financing and commercial point of view =)