Why Developers Are Switching from Adobe Illustrator
Save 48% on Costs
$12/mo vs $22.99/mo. Save $132 annually while getting better app icon results.
10x Faster Creation
15 minutes in VisualKit vs 3+ hours in Illustrator for the same quality result.
Purpose-Built for Apps
Every feature designed specifically for app store success, not general graphics.
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | VisualKit |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $22.99 | $12 |
| App Icon Templates | None | 1000+ |
| Learning Time | Weeks to months | 5 minutes |
| iOS/Android Compliance | Manual research | Automatic |
| Size Generation | Manual artboards | One-click all sizes |
| ASO Optimization | Not available | Built-in |
| Export Workflow | Complex multi-step | Single download |
| Vector Editing | Professional grade | Simplified |
| File Compatibility | Industry standard | Standard formats |
| Time to First Icon | 3-6 hours | 15 minutes |
How to Migrate from Adobe Illustrator
Easy 3-Step Migration Process
1
Export Existing Work
Export your current Illustrator designs as PNG or SVG files
2
Import to VisualKit
Upload your designs and let our AI optimize them for app stores
3
Download & Deploy
Get all sizes automatically generated and app store ready
Migration Benefits:
- Keep existing design elements
- Automatic compliance fixes
- Instant size generation
- ASO optimization applied
True Cost of Ownership Analysis
Adobe Illustrator (Annual)
Software subscription$275.88
Learning time (40 hours @ $50/hr)$2,000
Design time (2hrs/icon × 10 icons @ $50/hr)$1,000
Compliance issues & revisions$500
Total Annual Cost$3,775.88
VisualKit (Annual)
Software subscription$144
Learning time (5 minutes)$0
Design time (15min/icon × 10 icons)$125
Compliance issues & revisions$0
Total Annual Cost$269
Save $3,507 per year!
Developer Success Stories
"I was paying Adobe $23/month and spending 4+ hours per icon. VisualKit costs about half and I create better icons in 15 minutes. My app downloads increased 200% after switching."— David Kim, Mobile App Developer
$132
Saved annually
16x
Faster creation
200%
More downloads
"As a startup, every dollar matters. Switching from Adobe to VisualKit saved us $1,500+ in the first year and our icons look more professional than anything I made in Illustrator."— Maria Santos, Startup Founder
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