IdeogramvsMicrosoft Designer
Two image creation tools, the same questions. Every answer comes from the official pages, with the date we checked. Nothing here is ranked.
last check 2026-10-10
Ideogram
by Ideogram
Ideogram is an AI image and video generator with a web app and an iOS app; a beginner might try it to make posters or logos that need readable text in the image.
Good for: Making images
All Ideogram factsMicrosoft Designer
by Microsoft
Microsoft Designer is Microsoft's AI graphic design app for the web and mobile; a beginner might try it to create images, cards or social posts from a text description and to edit photos.
Good for: Making images
All Microsoft Designer factsWhere they differ
- AI modelsIdeogram: Ideogram 4.5, Ideogram 4.0, Ideogram 3.0, P-Image-IdeogramMicrosoft Designer: DALL-E
- AccountIdeogram: Account required (Google, Apple, Microsoft, SSO or email sign-in); only Google, Apple and Microsoft sign-ins get free weekly creditsMicrosoft Designer: Microsoft account required
Confirmed for only one of the two so far: free plan, export formats. The table below shows which.
Same answer for both: image generation, image editing, reference image, platforms.
Plans and prices
As listed on each official pricing page, in the currency we were shown. No conversion, no rounding.
Ideogram
- Free plan Free plan$0.00 / month
- Plus plan Paid, individual$20.00 / month, plus tax
- Pro plan Paid, individual$60.00 / month, plus tax
- Team plan Team$30.00 / month, plus tax
Microsoft Designer
- Microsoft Designer Free Free planPrice not confirmed
- Microsoft 365 Personal Paid, individual$9.99 / month
- Microsoft 365 Family Paid, individual$12.99 / month
- Microsoft 365 Premium Paid, individual$19.99 / month
Full comparison with sources
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| What it is for | Ideogram is an AI image and video generator with a web app and an iOS app; a beginner might try it to make posters or logos that need readable text in the image. | Microsoft Designer is Microsoft's AI graphic design app for the web and mobile; a beginner might try it to create images, cards or social posts from a text description and to edit photos. |
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| Free planA free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately. |
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| AI modelsThe AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date. |
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| Image generationCreates new images from a text description. |
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| Image editingChanges part of an existing image. |
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| Reference imageUses an image you provide to guide style or content. |
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| Export formatsFile formats you can download results in. |
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| PlatformsWhere the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension. |
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| AccountWhether you need to sign up before using it. |
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| Where it is availableCountries or regions where the provider says it can be used. |
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| Confidence | Last checked 2026-10-10 Not yet confirmed: Where it is available | Last checked 2026-10-10 Not yet confirmed: Free plan, Export formats, Where it is available |
What it is for
What it is for
Ideogram:
Ideogram is an AI image and video generator with a web app and an iOS app; a beginner might try it to make posters or logos that need readable text in the image.
Microsoft Designer:
Microsoft Designer is Microsoft's AI graphic design app for the web and mobile; a beginner might try it to create images, cards or social posts from a text description and to edit photos.
Editor's suggestion
Ideogram:
- Editor's suggestion: Try a first draft of an illustration for a slide or post, then check it for errors and read the usage terms before publishing.
- Editor's suggestion: Try changing one part of an existing image, such as the background, instead of generating a new image.
Microsoft Designer:
- Editor's suggestion: Try a first draft of an illustration for a slide or post, then check it for errors and read the usage terms before publishing.
- Editor's suggestion: Try changing one part of an existing image, such as the background, instead of generating a new image.
Cost
Free plan
A free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately.
Ideogram:
- Supportedideogram.aichecked 2026-10-10
Free plan plan
Microsoft Designer:
- Not yet confirmed
Plans and prices
Ideogram:
- Free plan (Free plan)$0.00 / month
- Plus plan (Paid, individual)$20.00 / month, plus tax
- Pro plan (Paid, individual)$60.00 / month, plus tax
- Team plan (Team)$30.00 / month, plus tax
- All plan details and sources
Microsoft Designer:
- Microsoft Designer Free (Free plan)Price not confirmed
- Microsoft 365 Personal (Paid, individual)$9.99 / month
- Microsoft 365 Family (Paid, individual)$12.99 / month
- Microsoft 365 Premium (Paid, individual)$19.99 / month
- All plan details and sources
AI models
AI models
The AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date.
Ideogram:
- Ideogram 4.5, Ideogram 4.0, Ideogram 3.0, P-Image-Ideogramideogram.aichecked 2026-10-10
Microsoft Designer:
- DALL-Esupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10
Input and output
Image generation
Creates new images from a text description.
Ideogram:
- Supporteddocs.ideogram.aichecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Microsoft Designer:
- Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Image editing
Changes part of an existing image.
Ideogram:
- Supporteddocs.ideogram.aichecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Microsoft Designer:
- Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Reference image
Uses an image you provide to guide style or content.
Ideogram:
- Supporteddocs.ideogram.aichecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Microsoft Designer:
- Supportedmicrosoft.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Workflow
Export formats
File formats you can download results in.
Ideogram:
- JPEG, PNG, WEBPdocs.ideogram.aichecked 2026-10-10
Microsoft Designer:
- Not yet confirmed
Platforms
Where the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension.
Ideogram:
- Web, Mobile appdocs.ideogram.aichecked 2026-10-10
Microsoft Designer:
- Web, Mobile appsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10
Requirements
Account
Whether you need to sign up before using it.
Ideogram:
- Account required (Google, Apple, Microsoft, SSO or email sign-in); only Google, Apple and Microsoft sign-ins get free weekly creditsdocs.ideogram.aichecked 2026-10-10
Microsoft Designer:
- Microsoft account requiredsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10
Not yet confirmed
Where it is available
Countries or regions where the provider says it can be used.
Ideogram:
- Not yet confirmed
Microsoft Designer:
- Not yet confirmed
Sources and confidence
Confidence
Ideogram:
Last checked 2026-10-10
Not yet confirmed: Where it is available
Microsoft Designer:
Last checked 2026-10-10
Not yet confirmed: Free plan, Export formats, Where it is available