What are the best design tools to use in 2025?

Runway ML
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Level
Intermediate
Average price
0€
Generative AI design

Our detailed review of

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 designer and web agency workflows? From its ease of use to the power of its features, not to mention its limitations, I had the opportunity to put it through its paces at Easy Web. Expect candid feedback and practical advice on whether Runway ML really has a place in your creative arsenal this year.

#1
Adobe Firefly
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Level
Beginner
Average price
€11.08/month
Generative AI design
#2

Our detailed review of

Adobe Firefly

Adobe Firefly has quickly established itself as a key player in generative AI for design, seamlessly 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 relevant? Is it really the essential tool to propel 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 my concrete experience and my unfiltered opinion on its real usefulness for us design professionals.

Kaboompics
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Level
Beginner
Average price
Free
Image banks
#3

Our detailed review of

Kaboompics

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

Reshot
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Level
Beginner
Average price
Free
Image banks

Our detailed review of

Reshot

You're probably familiar with Reshot. It's the ultimate free tool for finding royalty-free illustrations and icons, a quick and valuable alternative to traditional image banks. But in 2025, in an ecosystem that is evolving at breakneck speed, is it still a good idea to integrate it into your workflow for your visual creations? Simplicity, features, limitations... After several years of using it at Easy Web, I'm sharing my unfiltered feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness for your projects.

Burst by Shopify
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Level
Beginner
Average price
Free
Image banks

Our detailed review of

Burst by Shopify

We all know Burst by Shopify: a platform offering free visual resources that has established itself as a simple and accessible go-to source for high-quality visuals, particularly for entrepreneurs and small teams. But in 2025, with the explosion of AI image generation tools and hyper-specialized stock banks, is Burst still up to the task for our professional projects? I spent hours exploring it and integrating it into client workflows at Easy Web, and here I share my honest impressions: simplicity, features, limitations... I give you my objective opinion on its real usefulness, depending on your needs.

StockSnap
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Level
Beginner
Average price
$0/month
Image banks

Our detailed review of

StockSnap

StockSnap is often the first resource that comes to mind when talking about high-quality free photos. It is a long-standing and respected player in this thriving landscape. But in 2025, with the acceleration of visual content needs and the emergence of new platforms, is it still the right choice for your creations? Simplicity, relevance of images, limitations... I have used StockSnap for years, for Easy Web and for my personal projects. In the following lines, I will give you my unfiltered feedback and an objective opinion on what StockSnap can really offer you today.

Pixabay
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Level
Beginner
Average price
Free
Image banks

Our detailed review of

Pixabay

Pixabay is the name that immediately springs to mind when you think of free, royalty-free images and videos. For many, it has become the first port of call for finding visual content without impacting the client's budget. But in 2025, with accelerating expectations in terms of quality and visual uniqueness, will this platform remain a relevant solution for our agencies' demanding projects? After years of juggling Pixabay at Easy Web, I offer you my comprehensive analysis: its strengths, weaknesses, and above all, what it really brings to the table in the face of today's professional design challenges.

Lapa Ninja
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Level
Beginner
Average price
Free
Inspiration & communities

Our detailed review of

Lapa Ninja

You know, Lapa Ninja, over time, it has become something of a reference library for any designer looking for inspiration, an inexhaustible source of landing pages to analyze. But the burning question in 2025 is: is this tool, or rather this resource, still a good idea for boosting your visual creations? Simplicity, hidden features, and above all, its limitations... After years of digging through its database, I'm sharing my Easy Web experience and my objective opinion on its real usefulness, and when you should or shouldn't integrate it into your workflow.

CSS Design Awards
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Level
Advanced
Average price
Not applicable (single payment per submission, price not specified)
Inspiration & communities

Our detailed review of

CSS Design Awards

For me, CSS Design Awards has become THE benchmark, a showcase of excellence that highlights the most innovative and daring web designs. It is an essential source of inspiration and 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 using it at Easy Web, I'm sharing my experience and my unfiltered opinion on the real usefulness of CSS Design Awards today.

Abduzeedo
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Level
Beginner
Average price
Free
Inspiration & communities

Our detailed review of

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, features, limitations... I have been using Abduzeedo for several years now, and here I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness according to your needs.

Brutalist Websites
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Level
Beginner
Average price
Free
Inspiration & communities

Our detailed review of

Brutalist Websites

Brutalist Websites is much more than just a gallery; it has become the go-to reference for anyone interested in pure, unadorned web design that dares to stand out from polished trends. But in 2025, in the era of ultra-sleek interfaces and generative AI, is it still a good idea to draw inspiration from this aesthetic for our visual creations? Radical simplicity, unexpected features, limitations that cannot be ignored... I have been exploring the world of Brutalist Websites for several years now, and here I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness for your projects.

One Page Love
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Level
Beginner
Average price
N/A - One-time purchases of templates
Inspiration & communities

Our detailed review of

One Page Love

One Page Love has established itself as a key resource for anyone seeking inspiration for single-page websites, with their clean and effective designs. It has quickly become a classic, a reference point for many of us. But in 2025, with new trends and tools proliferating, is this platform still a must-have for your visual creations? I have 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, strengths, and limitations to help you decide if it still has a place in your arsenal.

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 personalized interfaces, choosing the right creative environment has become strategic. At Easyweb, we support brands, startups, and institutions in structuring their design approach: visual consistency, speed of execution, user testing, integration into workflows, and more.

Our team helps you adopt tools tailored to your challenges, whether for UX/UI mockups, 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 launch, we ensure the sustainable development of your teams' skills and a real improvement in the quality of your interfaces.

Other design tools to use in 2025

Design inspiration

Designspiration is that refuge, that bubble where visual inspiration reigns supreme, far from the hustle and bustle of more generalist platforms. It is a library of pure references, an essential resource for designers seeking inspiration. But in 2025, with the explosion of generative AI and the abundance of other sources, is it still the right tool for finding that rare gem 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

Pttrns

Have you heard of Pttrns? It has become a veritable gold mine for UI/UX designers, an ultra-comprehensive library of patterns and successful mobile experiences. But in 2025, with the rapid evolution of tools and methods, will Pttrns remain relevant for our daily creations? After years of exploring this platform, I'll give you my unfiltered opinion: its simplicity, its strengths, and its few limitations. Ready to dive into the specifics of Pttrns?

🎯 Average price:  

12

Mobbin

Mobbin has carved out a special place for us UI/UX designers by becoming THE go-to library for real-world user flows and mobile app screens. It's an invaluable source of inspiration when trying to understand what really works. But in 2025, with the design ecosystem changing at breakneck speed, is Mobbin still as indispensable in our daily arsenal? Simplicity, rich content, limitations... After years of using it at Easy Web, I'm sharing my feedback and my objective opinion on its practical usefulness according to your needs.

🎯 Average price:  

approximately $10.50 per month

SiteInspire

SiteInspire has always stood out as a gold mine for designers seeking visual inspiration and cutting-edge creative insights. It is the go-to library for millions of professionals, offering impeccable curation of the best the web has to offer. But in 2025, with the explosion of tools and AI, does this platform still have a place in our daily arsenal? After years of consulting it for Easy Web, I offer you my honest opinion on its simplicity, its wealth of features, and its current limitations. My goal? To help you decide if it's the right tool for you.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Awwwards

Awwwards has established itself as THE global benchmark for excellence in web design, a true showcase for trends and innovation. But in 2025, with the acceleration of technology and the emergence of new approaches, is it still the essential monitoring tool, or simply an aesthetic gallery? I have explored Awwwards for years, for Easy Web and our clients, scrutinizing its simplicity, features, and limitations. I am sharing my feedback and my objective opinion on its real usefulness for your specific needs.

🎯 Average price:  

$6.70/month

Pinterest

Pinterest is a digital hub where visual inspiration reigns supreme. It has established itself as a veritable gold mine for any creative person looking for ideas. But in 2025, with the explosion of AI and cutting-edge design tools, will Pinterest still be relevant for our projects and visual creations? I've been using Pinterest since the early days of Easy Web. I'm going to give you a transparent overview of its strengths, weaknesses, and its real position in today's designer's arsenal.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Behance

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

🎯 Average price:  

€9–12/month

Dribbble

For years, Dribbble has established itself as the visual hub for designers, a prime spot to showcase their work and find inspiration. But in 2025, with AI shaking things up and new platforms popping up everywhere, does Dribbble still have a place in your creative arsenal? Simplicity, features, limitations... I've been using Dribbble for several years now, and here I share my experience and objective opinion on its real usefulness depending on your needs.

🎯 Average price:  

Approximately $8/month

LS Graphics

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

🎯 Average price:  

9 €

Graphic Burger

Graphic Burger is a well-known resource, a veritable gold mine of graphic assets, from mockups to icons, which has been a staple for 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, relevance of assets, limitations that should not be ignored... I have spent countless hours exploring Graphic Burger for our projects at Easy Web. Here, I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness according to your needs.

🎯 Average price:  

Free (one-time payment for premium bundles)

Mockup World

Mockup World has quickly established itself as an essential resource for designers, offering a wealth of resources for creating striking visual presentations. But in 2025, with new solutions constantly emerging, is it still the best option for enhancing your creations? Simplicity, catalog, limitations... After years of using Mockup World on a daily basis at Easy Web, I'm sharing my full experience and objective opinion on its real usefulness for your current projects.

🎯 Average price:  

0€

Placeit

Placeit has carved out a place for itself as THE go-to platform for generating striking mockups and high-quality visuals without breaking the bank or spending hours on end. It's the go-to solution 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:  

$14.95 USD/month

Smart Mockups

Smartmockups has quickly established itself as the benchmark for creating realistic and impactful mockups without getting bogged down in complex software. It has democratized the visual presentation of projects, from websites to mobile apps and print. But in 2025, in an ecosystem where AI and new technologies are shaking everything up, is it still the ideal tool for your visual creations? Ease of use, features, but also its limitations... After years of pushing it in my projects at Easy Web, I'm sharing my unfiltered opinion with you: its true value today and who it's really made for.

🎯 Average price:  

Approximately $15/month (via Canva Pro)

unDraw

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

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Humans

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 constantly evolving visual expectations, is Humaaans still a wise choice for your projects? Simplicity, customization, reusability, and its real limitations... After years of intensive use at Easy Web, I offer you my comprehensive analysis and objective opinion on the real usefulness of Humaaans for demanding professionals.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Noun Project

Noun Project is the ultimate icon library. For years, it has been an essential reference for designers looking for high-quality vector icons. It remains a major player in web and print design in 2025.

But the question I'm asking myself today, and which you're surely asking yourself too, is this: with the explosion of alternatives and AI, will Noun Project still be the essential tool for our projects in 2025?

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

🎯 Average price:  

$9.99 per month

Iconfinder

Iconfinder has long reigned supreme, establishing itself as an essential reference for millions of designers looking for high-quality icons. It's a bit like a supermarket for visual resources, offering a colossal library. But in 2025, with trends accelerating and new tools emerging, is it still the most relevant solution for your visual creations? I have personally used Iconfinder on countless projects. I will share my honest feedback on its simplicity, features, actual performance, and limitations to help you decide if this tool still meets your demanding needs.

🎯 Average price:  

8,5 €

Flaticon

Flaticon has established itself as THE go-to resource for millions of designers, a mainstay when searching for icons or vector stickers. But in 2025, with visual demands accelerating, is this platform still the best choice for your creations? After years of using it daily at Easy Web, from UI/UX design to integration, I'll give you my unfiltered opinion. Simplicity, features, and yes, its limitations: discover my objective feedback on its practical usefulness for your projects.

🎯 Average price:  

€7.50/month

Freepik

We all know Freepik. It has quickly established itself as the go-to platform for millions of graphic resources, a real Swiss Army knife for designers and agencies looking for quick visuals. But in 2025, in the era of AI image generators and increasingly specialized banks, is Freepik still the essential tool for our creations? Simplicity, features, limitations... I've been testing Freepik from every angle for several years, and here I share 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

Pexels

Pexels has established itself as a gold mine, an essential reference for thousands of free, royalty-free photos and videos that are essential to our daily digital creations. But in 2025, with the rapid emergence of generative AI and an incessant 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'm sharing my full experience here: its simplicity, its key features, but also its concrete limitations. My goal? To help you determine whether Pexels still has a place in your creative arsenal.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Feather

Feather—you've probably heard of it. It has established itself as a particularly agile design solution, a serious challenger to the market giants. 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'll dissect its strengths and weaknesses and see if Feather really fits your reality as a designer or web agency today.

🎯 Average price:  

$19/month

Unsplash

Unsplash has established itself as the go-to resource for millions of creatives looking for high-quality, free images, becoming a key player in the royalty-free image bank market. But in 2025, with our visual needs and technologies constantly evolving, is it still the essential tool for your projects? Its simplicity, its undeniable strengths, but also its hidden limitations... After several years of using it on a daily basis for our clients at Easy Web, I'm sharing my feedback and objective opinion on what Unsplash can really offer you today.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Blush Design

Blush Design has quickly positioned itself as a major player in the creation of 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? After using it extensively on numerous projects at Easy Web, I'm sharing my experience and objective feedback on its features and limitations to help you decide how useful it really is today.

🎯 Average price:  

$12/month

Material Design Color Tool

Since its inception, Material Design Color Tool 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 evolving rapidly in 2025, is it still a relevant tool for our visual creations? Simplicity, features, limitations... I have 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

Flat UI Colors

Flat UI Colors? It's the kind of tool that every designer has come across at some point, a go-to resource for simple and effective flat color palettes. But in 2025, is it still a good idea to use it for your visual designs? Simplicity, features, limitations... I've been using Flat UI Colors for several years now, and here I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness depending on your needs.

🎯 Average price:  

0€

Brand Colors

Are you looking for the exact color palette of an iconic brand for your latest project? Brand Colors has quickly established itself as the go-to resource for accessing the color codes of the most influential companies. But in 2025, with tools constantly evolving, is it still an essential ally for our visual creations? Simplicity, hidden features, and sometimes its limitations... Since the creation of Easy Web, I have had the opportunity to use it many times. Here, I give you my unfiltered feedback, so you can decide whether this tool really suits your needs in 2025.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Contrast

Contrast has quickly established itself as a pillar for validating color accessibility, a crucial issue for any self-respecting web designer. But in 2025, in an ever-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, here is my comprehensive and objective opinion on its concrete contribution to your projects.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Pallet

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, features, limitations... Believe me, Paletton and I go way back at Easy Web. I'll share my experience and an objective opinion on its real usefulness today, depending on your projects.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Colorhunt

Looking for hassle-free color inspiration? Colorhunt has quickly become a go-to tool for finding 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, features, limitations... After years of using it at Easy Web, I'm sharing my experience and objective opinion on the real usefulness of Colorhunt for your needs.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Colorbox (Lyft)

Lyft's Colorbox has earned a strong reputation in the design world, establishing itself as a benchmark for generating harmonious and accessible color systems. But in 2025, with tools and expectations evolving rapidly, is it still the ideal tool for your visual design projects? Simplicity, hidden features, and even its minor 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

Khroma

Khroma quickly established itself as a key player in generating smart color palettes, learning from your preferences to offer you unique combinations. It was a minor 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'll share my objective feedback on its practical usefulness for your agency projects.

🎯 Average price:  

Free (details of paid plans not published)

Colormind

Colormind has established itself as a simple and effective tool for generating color palettes, often the go-to solution when looking for quick color inspiration. But in 2025, is it still a good idea to use it for your visual creations? Simplicity, features, limitations... I have been using Colormind for several years, since the first Easy Web projects, and here I share my full feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness according to 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 choice for exploring harmonious palettes or extracting visual moods. It's a bit like a 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? Can it still keep up with our customers' new demands and the speed required for our workflows? After several years of daily use at Easy Web, I'm sharing my detailed feedback with you here. Simplicity, features, limitations... I'll tell you everything you need to know about its real usefulness for your professional practice.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Coolors

Coolors has become second nature to thousands of designers, an essential tool for generating harmonious color palettes in just a few clicks. It is the ultimate simple and fast tool. But in 2025, in a rapidly changing ecosystem, will it still be relevant for your projects and teams? After years of using it almost daily at Easy Web, I'm sharing my unfiltered feedback with you. We'll talk about its simplicity, its hidden features, and its limitations, so you have all the information you need.

🎯 Average price:  

approximately $5.50 per month

MyFonts

MyFonts has established itself as the go-to platform for font licensing, a veritable marketplace that designers and agencies have been using for years. But with design tools and business models evolving rapidly in 2025, is it still the best solution for your visual creations? Simplicity, practical features, limitations... I have 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

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, a sort of Swiss Army knife for anyone looking to incorporate stylish typography without breaking the bank. But in 2025, with the emergence of new platforms and ever-increasing demands, is it really a good idea to rely on Font Squirrel for your most ambitious projects? Ease of use, features, but also its hidden limitations... I've been using it since the early days of Easy Web, and here I give you my unfiltered opinion, based on years of hands-on experience. Let's take a look together to see if this tool still has a place in your creative arsenal.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Google Fonts

Google Fonts has established itself as an essential library, a true benchmark for millions of web projects, offering unparalleled accessibility to fonts. But with tools and requirements constantly evolving in 2025, is this free solution still relevant for your visual creations? Ease of integration, advanced features, and even its few limitations... After years of using it on a daily basis at Easy Web, here I share my experience and an objective opinion on its real value, depending on your needs.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Dafont

You know Dafont. It's the go-to resource for millions of designers, a huge library of free fonts that has marked an entire era of the web. But let's be honest: in 2025, with trends and professional requirements changing so quickly, is it really still the tool we need? Ease of access, relevance of fonts, licenses...After years of browsing Dafont and sometimes incorporating it into our projects at Easy Web, I'm sharing my unfiltered experience and objective opinion on whether or not it still has a place in your agency or designer toolbox.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Modular Scale

Modular Scale has established itself as a discreet but essential pillar for creating consistent visual hierarchies in the world of design. It is the ideal tool for structuring your typography and spacing, ensuring effortless visual harmony. But in 2025, with the constant emergence of new tools and evolving practices, does this seemingly simple instrument remain relevant for your creations? Simplicity, relevance of ratios, potential limitations... After years of using it at Easy Web, I share here my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness according to your needs.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Fontpair

Fontpair has carved out a niche for itself as the go-to tool for finding harmonious font pairs, ideal for designers looking for quick inspiration. But in 2025, with trends changing rapidly, is this tool still as relevant for our web and graphic design projects? Simplicity, efficiency, and even its limitations... After several years of regular use at Easy Web, I offer you my honest opinion and comprehensive feedback on its real usefulness in meeting your creative challenges.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

FontJoy

FontJoy quickly made its mark as an indispensable assistant for designers seeking 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 new solutions constantly emerging and AI being integrated everywhere, is it still the essential tool for your visual creations? After using it extensively for Easy Web and many other projects, I'm sharing my objective opinion on FontJoy: its strengths, its limitations, and above all, its current relevance for you.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

WhatFont

WhatFont has quickly become a reflex for any designer who needs to identify a font on the web. It's a simple, fast extension that's almost indispensable for millions of us. But in 2025, with tools and market demands constantly evolving, is it still the best tool for your visual projects? After years of using it on a daily basis at Easy Web, I'm sharing my full experience with you here: its simplicity, its limitations, and its real usefulness in the face of today's web design challenges.

🎯 Average price:  

0€

Typewolf

Typewolf has become THE go-to resource for finding unique font pairs and staying on top of typographic trends. It's the essential tool for adding character to a design without spending hours searching for the perfect match. But in 2025, 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 for our current web creations? Simplicity, depth of suggestions, limitations to consider... Since I founded Easy Web in 2020, I have seen many tools evolve. Today, I am sharing my feedback and my objective opinion on the real usefulness of Typewolf according to your professional needs.

🎯 Average price:  

Free (excluding paid guides)

Fontshare

Fontshare has quickly established itself as an essential resource for designers looking for free, high-quality fonts, 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 I share my feedback with you. Ease of use, features offered, and of course its limitations: I give you my objective opinion on its real usefulness according to your needs and the direction the industry is taking.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

QuarkXPress

QuarkXPress is the historic desktop publishing giant that reigned supreme before the Adobe era. Today, it continues to offer a robust alternative for professional layout, even if it is less in the spotlight than its direct competitor. But in 2025, with all the innovations available, is it really the right tool for your graphic design projects? I have spent many hours working with it, and I will break down its simplicity, key features, and real limitations for you. My goal? To give you an objective opinion so you can decide whether it still meets your specific needs.

🎯 Average price:  

€21.39/month

Affinity Publisher

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

🎯 Average price:  

€79.99 (one-time payment)

Adobe InDesign

InDesign remains the undisputed giant of professional layout, the obvious choice for anyone involved in print or digital publishing. But in 2025, with new solutions constantly emerging, is it still the tool of choice for your visual creations? I have been using InDesign for several years, on a daily basis, for our clients' 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 meets your specific needs today.

🎯 Average price:  

€26.43/month

RoboFont

RoboFont has established itself as a benchmark for typography professionals, a tool of choice for sculpting characters with surgical precision. But in 2025, with constant developments in design, does it still have a place in your toolbox? Simplicity, flexibility, and sometimes a few challenges... At Easy Web, we have quite a few hours of experience with RoboFont. Today, I'm sharing my experience and my very concrete opinion on what it can really bring to your typography projects.

🎯 Average price:  

$499 (one-time purchase)

FontLab

FontLab has long been an essential reference for typographic designers and agencies who want to create or modify fonts 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 designing exclusive brand typefaces to optimizing for the web, 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:  

approximately $20/month

Glyphs

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

🎯 Average price:  

$299.90 (one-time purchase)

Paint.NET

Paint.NET has always positioned itself as an interesting middle ground: more capable than a basic editor, but much less intimidating than the market giants. It's the tool I've seen used a lot for quick touch-ups or light creations. But in 2025, with the avalanche of new tools and rising demands, does it still have a place in your designer's arsenal? I've personally been using Paint.NET for quite a few years now, for a variety of needs, from quick 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 meets your needs in 2025.

🎯 Average price:  

Free / $9 (one-time payment)

ArtRage

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

🎯 Average price:  

27.51 EUR

Corel Painter

Corel Painter has established itself as a benchmark tool for digital painting and illustration, renowned for its incredibly realistic brushes 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, rich functionality, learning curve... After testing it and integrating it into numerous projects at Easy Web, I'm sharing 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

Autodesk SketchBook

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

🎯 Average price:  

$24.99 (one-time purchase)

Pixlr

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

🎯 Average price:  

$4.90/month

Photoshop Express

Photoshop Express has established itself as Adobe's go-to option for quick photo editing, either directly on your mobile device or via your browser. Many see it as a lighter, more accessible version of the behemoth that is Photoshop. But in 2025, with the rapid evolution of design tools and the arrival of generative AI, will Photoshop Express remain a relevant ally for us, professional designers and web agencies?

Simplicity, real features, but also its limitations... Since Easy Web's inception, I've been able to put Photoshop Express to the test on numerous projects. Here, I'll share my hands-on experience and an objective opinion on its true value based on your requirements.

🎯 Average price:  

$5.99/month

Adobe Photoshop

Photoshop. This name is engraved in the DNA of every designer, the undisputed champion of photo editing and image manipulation that has shaped our industry. But in 2025, as the digital landscape evolves at breakneck speed, is it still the essential 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 I offer my objective opinion and concrete feedback on the real usefulness of Photoshop today, according to your specific needs.

🎯 Average price:  

€26.21/month

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 clearly targets professionals and agencies who want to go beyond simple templates for advanced customization. But with technology evolving at breakneck speed and new solutions constantly emerging in 2025, does Kittl still deliver on its promises for demanding designers like us? From its simple approach to its advanced features, not to mention its inevitable limitations, I have been using it since its launch and will give you my unfiltered opinion on its true added value for your professional projects.

🎯 Average price:  

$15/month

Framer

Framer has become the go-to solution for designers who want to transform their visions into functional websites, with virtually no need to touch the code. It has established itself as an essential bridge between pure creation and web deployment. But in 2025, with tools constantly evolving, is it still the best choice for your visual creations and client deliverables? At Easy Web, we have been using Framer for years and have seen it grow and become more complex. Simplicity, power, limitations... Here, I share my objective feedback and concrete opinion on its real usefulness, so that you can make the right decision.

🎯 Average price:  

€4.60 per month

Webflow

Webflow has established itself as a real force in the world of visual web development, allowing designers to build complex websites without writing a single line of code. It has become the go-to tool for many agencies and freelancers looking for flexibility and power. But in 2025, with new solutions constantly emerging, is it still the best option for your most demanding projects? Simplicity, features, limitations... After years of using it on a daily basis, I'm sharing my honest feedback and objective opinion to help you decide if it meets your real needs.

🎯 Average price:  

$13/month

Marvel

Marvel has carved out a prominent place for itself, long recognized as a benchmark for rapid prototyping and team collaboration. But with the constant emergence of new platforms and evolving needs in 2025, is it still the optimal solution for your projects? Ease of use, depth of functionality, and even its weaknesses... After years of using it on a daily basis, I give you my uncompromising opinion, so you can decide whether it still meets your professional requirements.

🎯 Average price:  

€11/month

Adobe XD

You're probably familiar with Adobe XD. For many of us, it has become the go-to tool for rapid prototyping and UI/UX design, a pillar of the Adobe ecosystem that has earned its place thanks to its lightness. But in 2025, with tools constantly evolving, is it still a good idea to use it for your visual creations? Simplicity, features, limitations... I've been using Adobe XD daily at Easy Web for several years now, and here I share my feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness depending on your needs.

🎯 Average price:  

$11.99/month

Sketch

Sketch has long been the undisputed favorite of UI/UX designers on macOS, a pioneer in democratizing vector 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 constantly evolving needs, is it still the best option for bringing your creative visions to life? I've spent thousands of hours on Sketch with my teams at Easy Web, and here I share my feedback on its usability, ecosystem, strengths, and limitations.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Figma

Figma has established itself as the star tool, the gold standard for collaborative design. It has literally transformed the way we design and prototype interfaces, becoming an essential 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, I offer you my complete feedback and objective opinion to help you see clearly.

🎯 Average price:  

12 €

SVG-Edit

SVG-Edit is positioned as an open-source SVG editor, directly accessible via the browser, offering a lightweight and instant alternative to the design giants. But in 2025, with the constant evolution of tools and professional expectations, is it still a relevant solution for your everyday visual creations? I've seen 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, I'm sharing my unfiltered feedback and objective opinion on its real usefulness for your needs.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

BoxySVG

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

I have been using BoxySVG since its early versions and have witnessed its growth. Simplicity, key features, but also its limitations... Here, I share my practical experience and objective opinion on its real usefulness, based on the specific needs of each web professional.

🎯 Average price:  

$0.77/month

Vectr

Vectr has made a name for itself as an online vector design tool, often praised for being free and accessible, a real gateway to graphic design. But in 2025, with the explosion of new solutions and constantly evolving professional expectations, is it still the right choice for your creations? I have tested and used Vectr regularly since the early days of Easy Web, and I am sharing with you my objective feedback on its simplicity, key features, and real limitations. My goal: to help you determine whether it has a place in your creative arsenal.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

Gravit Designer

Gravit Designer has always tried to position itself as a solid and often free alternative to the big names in graphic design, a bit like Tom Thumb challenging the giants. But in 2025, as the tools market 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 invite you to dive into my experience with it. Together, we'll break down its simplicity, key features, and real limitations so you can judge whether it fits your needs today.

🎯 Average price:  

Approximately $4.08/month

Inkscape

Inkscape is somewhat of a historic challenger, the open-source tool that has made a name for itself against the giants of vector design. It has always been the free, powerful, accessible solution that many designers have adopted. 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, I'm sharing my full feedback here: its strengths, its weaknesses, and above all, the uses for which it still excels today.

🎯 Average price:  

Free

CorelDRAW

CorelDRAW is something of a veteran in 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 clients? Having used CorelDRAW extensively over the years at Easy Web, I'm going to dive into its features, advantages, and real limitations. Expect an unfiltered review so you can judge for yourself how relevant it is today.

🎯 Average price:  

$14.50 per month

Affinity Designer

Affinity Designer has carved out a prominent place for itself in the design tools market, establishing itself as a powerful, subscription-free alternative to the industry giants. 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'm sharing my objective opinion and practical experience to help you decide if Affinity Designer is the right tool for you.

🎯 Average price:  

74.99€

Adobe Illustrator

Let's be honest, Adobe Illustrator remains the undisputed king of vector design, the cornerstone of our agency workflows. It is the standard for the vast majority of professionals. But in 2025, with the constant emergence of new solutions, is it still the essential tool for your graphic designs? Its power, its ecosystem, its inevitable weaknesses... After years of pushing it to its limits on hundreds of projects at Easy Web, I'm sharing my experience and my honest, objective opinion to help you decide whether it still has a place in your toolbox.

🎯 Average price:  

€26.21/month

Ucraft

Ucraft has established itself as a solid solution in the no-code website builder market, offering great creative freedom without the need for coding. It's a tool that 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 every nook and cranny, integrating it into certain projects, and testing it against the competition, I'm going to break down its simplicity, key features, and real limitations. The goal: to share my experience and objective opinion on its practical usefulness for your needs.

🎯 Average price:  

€22/month

VistaCreate

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

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

🎯 Average price:  

$13/month

DesignEvo

DesignEvo has positioned itself as the ultimate accessible tool for creating logos, often the first choice for those starting out without any graphic design experience. 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 limitations... I have been using DesignEvo for several 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 $

Hatchful by Shopify

Hatchful by Shopify has quickly established itself as the go-to solution for simple logos, often favored by entrepreneurs who are just starting out. It's a generator designed for speed and accessibility. But in 2025, with increasingly 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 into the heart of Hatchful with you. Simplicity, features, but above all its limitations: I'll share my feedback and my honest opinion on its real usefulness for your design projects.

🎯 Average price:  

$0/month

Wix Logo Maker

Wix Logo Maker is the tool that many people discover first when they want to create a logo online quickly and without breaking the bank. It has positioned itself as the go-to option for entrepreneurs launching their projects. But in 2025, is it really a viable option for high-quality visual creations, especially if you're aiming for a professional look? Simplicity, features, limitations... I've been using Wix Logo Maker for several years, and in this article, I'll share my experience and my objective opinion on how useful it really is for your needs. Let's break it down together.

🎯 Average price:  

20€

Looka

A few years ago, Looka established itself as the leader in AI-powered logo generators, promising a quick visual identity even without graphic design 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 working with Looka since its inception, and I've seen it evolve. In this article, I share my unfiltered feedback, analyzing its simplicity, practical features, and limitations to help you decide if it still has a place in your toolbox.

🎯 Average price:  

approximately $7.50/month

Canva Logo Maker

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

🎯 Average price:  

$11.99/month

Why use design tools?

Digital design has become 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, integrating the most powerful design tools. As an agency specializing in UX/UI design, we know how much the right tools can improve efficiency, graphic consistency, and collaboration.

Our team relies on a robust technical stack to produce modern, accessible, and engaging interfaces. From the wireframe phase to final delivery, each step benefits from an ecosystem of tools designed to accelerate iterations, reduce errors, and ensure a result that meets expectations. Whether you work internally with a product team or outsource design, choosing the right tools in 2025 is no longer an option: it's a key factor for success. 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 consumer digital product or a more confidential business platform, the quality of the design has a direct impact on the adoption and credibility of your solution.

At Easyweb, every week we see project leaders arrive with solid ideas... but shaky interfaces. With the right design tools, we can immediately lay the groundwork: structure, navigation, user flow logic, visual rhythm.

Whether it's a showcase website, mobile app, internal tool, interactive configurator, or MVP in the seed phase, whenever there's an interface to design, there's a good reason to use well-chosen design tools.

How to choose your design tool?

Not all design tools are created equal, especially when it comes to the nature of the project. The choice depends first and foremost on your objectives: quickly prototyping an idea, creating a pixel-perfect interface, collaborating in real time, or simply producing a clear deliverable for developers. Each project has different technical constraints, levels of detail, and workflows. The right tool is one that adapts to your way of working, not the other way around.

You also need to consider your environment: working in a team or solo, switching to native or no-code development, the need for frequent iterations, or even managing components on a large scale. 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're going to take stock of where you are and what's possible from a technical, financial and commercial point of view =)