Microsoft Designer vs Simplified

A side-by-side comparison of Microsoft Designer and Simplified — pricing, free tiers, and who each tool is genuinely best for.

	Microsoft Designer	Simplified
Tagline	Free AI graphic design app powered by DALL-E and Microsoft Copilot	All-in-one AI design, copy, and social content platform
Category	AI Design & Branding	AI Design & Branding
Pricing	Free with a Microsoft account; expanded usage included with Microsoft 365 (approximate)	Free tier available; paid plans from ~$9–$18/mo per user (verify on site)
Free tier
Best for	Individuals and Microsoft 365 users who want fast, free AI-generated graphics and social content.	Marketing teams and content creators who need to produce designed social posts, ads, and copy in one workflow
Not for	Teams needing advanced brand governance, collaboration controls, or professional vector workflows.	UX/product designers needing precise wireframing or developer handoff tools
Use cases	Social media posts AI image generation Invitations and flyers Quick marketing graphics	Design and schedule social media content in one place Generate AI copy and matching visuals together Collaborate on branded templates with a team Produce short video clips with AI-assisted editing
	Visit Microsoft Designer	Visit Simplified

Choose it if: Individuals and Microsoft 365 users who want fast, free AI-generated graphics and social content.

Choose it if: Marketing teams and content creators who need to produce designed social posts, ads, and copy in one workflow