Compare RelayThat and Microsoft Designer on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Graphic Design tools, Subscription, billed per user per month vs…
At a Glance
RelayThat
Microsoft Designer
Primary category
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Rating
Not documented
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Pricing model
Subscription, billed per user per month
Freemium
Starting price
$15/month
Free
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Free trial
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Platforms
Web
Web, iOS, Android, Windows
Team collaboration
Not documented
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AI features
Not documented
Yes
Public API
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Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
RelayThat
Pro — $15 per user, per month
Pro+ Plus — $25 per month (includes 2 users)
Enterprise — Custom Contact for pricing
Microsoft Designer
Free — Free N/A
Microsoft 365 Personal — $9.99/month Monthly
Microsoft 365 Premium — $19.99/month Monthly
Pros & Cons
RelayThat
Pros
Generates dozens of on-brand, correctly sized graphics from a single set of brand inputs
Large built-in stock image library included in paid plans
No design skill required to produce consistent multi-channel creative
Affordable entry price for solo marketers and very small teams
Cons
Rigid SmartLayout templates limit creative control and custom element placement
No undo history, according to multiple independent reviews
Entry-level plans cap out at just one or two users before requiring a custom Enterprise quote
Narrower feature set than general-purpose design tools like Canva or Adobe Express
Microsoft Designer
Pros
Free tier accessible to any Microsoft account holder
DALL-E 3 image generation built directly into the design workflow
Integrates natively into PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Photos
AI editing tools (Restyle, background removal, object erase) go beyond basic template editing
Simple, prompt-based workflow lowers the skill barrier for non-designers
Cons
Free tier credit allowance (around 15/month) is limiting for frequent use
Full credit benefits require a paid Microsoft 365 subscription
Design customization is less deep than long-established tools like Canva or Adobe Express
Smaller third-party template and asset marketplace compared to Canva
AI-generated layouts sometimes need manual cleanup for brand-specific requirements
Use Cases
RelayThat
Multi-channel ad production — Marketing managers use RelayThat to produce dozens of correctly sized display and social ad variations from one brand kit.
Agency client asset production — Agencies manage multiple brand workspaces to quickly generate on-brand creative for different clients.
Consistent social media graphics — Solo creators and small businesses generate consistent, on-brand social posts without hiring a designer.
Microsoft Designer
Social media content creation — Marketers and creators generate on-brand social posts and stories quickly using text prompts instead of manual layout work.
Presentation slide design — Users generate polished visuals and layouts for PowerPoint presentations directly within the app.
Marketing materials for small businesses — Small businesses create flyers, invitations, and promotional graphics without hiring a designer or learning complex design software.