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LogoMakr
Best overallFor most everyday users who want a quick, free logo with lots of control, LogoMakr is the better pick — it's browser-based, has a huge icon library, and you can start without paying. Microsoft Designer (Logo Creator) is stronger if you already live inside Microsoft 365 and want AI-generated designs from a text prompt, but its advanced features are locked behind a subscription and it lacks the same depth of manual editing. The single biggest difference: LogoMakr gives you a free high-res download only with a paid license, while Microsoft Designer's free tier is generous but limits manual tweaking.
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Common questions
For pure speed, Microsoft Designer is faster because you just type a prompt and get options. But if you want to tweak the result (change colors, move elements), LogoMakr gives you much more control. If you're not a designer and don't need to edit much, go with Microsoft Designer.
Neither has a dedicated mobile app. Both work in a mobile browser, but the experience is cramped on a small screen. For serious logo design, use a desktop or tablet.
You can download a low-resolution PNG for free, but it will have a watermark/attribution requirement. To get a clean, high-resolution file (for printing or professional use), you need to buy a license — typically $20–$40.
There is a free tier, but advanced features like vector export, brand kit sync, and some AI tools require a Microsoft 365 subscription. The pricing is not clearly published, so you may hit paywalls as you use it.
LogoMakr is better because it exports SVG and PDF files that are print-ready and scalable. Microsoft Designer can also export SVG, but its free tier may limit that option.
LogoMakr saves your design in your browser session, but you need to create an account to save and return. Microsoft Designer saves to your Microsoft account, so you can come back and edit anytime — but editing is limited to AI adjustments, not manual path editing.
LogoMakr wins for hands-on logo design with real vector exports; Microsoft Designer wins for AI speed and Microsoft integration.
If you want to roll up your sleeves and design a logo yourself with total control, go with LogoMakr — it's free to start, and you only pay when you're happy. If you'd rather type a few words and let AI do the work, and you already use Microsoft products, try Microsoft Designer. Either way, both are browser-based and don't require installing anything.
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