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Head-to-head · Graphic Design Software

Affinity vs Adobe Express Video

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Affinity #4 in Graphic Design Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 7 features Visit Affinity
Adobe Express Video #53 in Graphic Design Software 4.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 7 features Visit Adobe Express

Affinity leads on 1 check, Adobe Express Video on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAffinity · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Adobe Express Video

Affinity scores higher on our rubric for graphic design software: 9.0 against 4.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #53.

Affinity offers desktop app; Adobe Express Video doesn't. Adobe Express Video offers mobile app; Affinity doesn't.

Affinity is the better fit for professionals wanting a free all-in-one design suite. Adobe Express Video is the better fit for simple social video design with Adobe integrations.

  • Affinity fits best

    Professionals wanting a free all-in-one design suite

  • Adobe Express Video fits best

    Simple social video design with Adobe integrations

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Side by side

Feature Affinity 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Adobe Express Video 4.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 4.1
Ranking #4 in Graphic Design Software #53 in Graphic Design Software
Best for Professionals wanting a free all-in-one design suite Simple social video design with Adobe integrations
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 5 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Affinity 5/7 · Adobe Express Video 5/7
Template library ✓ ✓
Presentation design Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Illustration tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Brand kit ✓ ✓
Real-time collaboration ✓ ✓
Desktop app ✓ (best) —
Mobile app — ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Combines vector design, photo editing, and page layout
  • Imports PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, IDML, DWG, and other formats
  • Supports print-ready CMYK, spot colors, preflight, and bleed
  • Free plan includes templates, editing tools, Stock assets, and scheduling
  • Resizes video for social channels and supports templates, effects, and drawing tools
  • Connects with Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, Firefly, and more
Cons
  • Available on Windows and macOS, with no mobile app
  • Requires a Canva account for individual access
  • Additional Canva premium AI features require a paid Canva plan
  • The desktop experience is web-based rather than a native desktop application
  • Advanced features such as background removal require the Premium plan
  • Premium pricing varies by region and is presented in local currencies
Our verdict

Affinity brings vector design, pixel-based photo editing, and page layout into one desktop workspace. It is aimed at professionals handling illustration, logos, typography, image editing, reusable layouts, and print production without…

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Adobe Express Video is the video creation and editing experience within Adobe Express. It suits individuals, educators, marketers, and teams that need to make social videos from templates or from scratch. Core tools cover trimming,…

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  1. AffinityGraphic Design Software 9.0Free plan
  2. Adobe Express VideoGraphic Design Software 4.1Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Affinity — where it wins

    • Combines vector design, photo editing, and page layout
    • Imports PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, IDML, DWG, and other formats
    • Supports print-ready CMYK, spot colors, preflight, and bleed

    Where it doesn't

    • Available on Windows and macOS, with no mobile app
    • Requires a Canva account for individual access
    • Additional Canva premium AI features require a paid Canva plan

  • Adobe Express Video — where it wins

    • Free plan includes templates, editing tools, Stock assets, and scheduling
    • Resizes video for social channels and supports templates, effects, and drawing tools
    • Connects with Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, Firefly, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • The desktop experience is web-based rather than a native desktop application
    • Advanced features such as background removal require the Premium plan
    • Premium pricing varies by region and is presented in local currencies

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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