Years ago, when Steve Jobs was asked about the reason behind the company's name and logo, he answered – he loves apples and likes to eat them. Sounds simple. However, there is much more story that the logo communicates to the audience. The image of a bitten off apple symbolizes lust for innovation and knowledge and not playing by the rules- everything that the company and its creator stood for. Not just the meaning, but the logo also get straight A's in technicality. It is clean, bold and memorable.
A logo is an integral part of marketing and brand building. It might seem easy to whip up some image or a shape. But the truth is, creating a few inches big design that encapsulates your whole business process and product, requires a lot of skill and creativity. Thanks to technological advances, logo making is no longer limited to pen and paper. There are many software and apps today that graphic designers can use to simplify the whole process of logo creation. These tools are good enough that you do not have to be a professional. They provide you with a myriad of ideas and designs to help you create your perfect design.
This article will provide insights into the following topics:
- Free Logo Makers
- Comparison of Best Logo Design Software free
- Where can I design a logo?
- Which free software is best for logo design?
Few of the most popular logo making tools and their main features are mentioned below.
Adobe Illustrator
This vector graphics designer software is one of the best tools for professionals. A part of Adobe Creative cloud, Illustrator, offers a wide variety of tools, filters and effects and is mostly known for its pixel-perfect designs. Few of its features are-
- Intuitive controls, customized brushes, and an array of colour libraries
- Access Adobe Stock Assets
- Built-In Design Templates and Presets
- CSS Extractor Tool
- Custom Design Options
- Shape builder Freeform Mode
- Snap to Pixel Capability
- Give effect of depth and distance
You can try the free trial version for a week after that it will cost you around ₹1.6K per month.
It works with Windows, android and iOS.
Tailor brands
It is one of the easiest and quickest tools to create your logo, especially if you don't have enough patience or required skills. You just need to go to the online platform, or download the app, answer some of the questions related to your business or website, so it understands what kind of logo you are looking for or which one will be suitable for you. Then under a minute, it will build a logo and display on your screen. The software uses an AI that works with all the inputs you provided- your choice of text style, image style, kind of product you have etc. and accordingly generates a set of logos. It also shows how the logo will appear in various places like on website header, on a merchandise etc. So, it immediately gives you a feel of a potential brand. You can also edit the logo you like.
- Thousands of fonts
- Cloud storage
- Transparent PNG & Vector EPS formats
- Logo Management system
However, once you find your perfect logo you need to upgrade your subscription- pay around ₹370 per month to be able to download it.
You can go and use the online platform(their website) or can download the app from the play store.
Hatchful
This is another one of quick, easy logo making tools made by Shopify. You can create professional logos with few clicks in seconds. Just like Tailor Brands, you need to enter your business details and where exactly you will be using the logo (websites, social sites or physical surfaces) and then it generates various creative logo design. You can customize it by editing the colours, icons, or fonts of any design. And unlike its predecessor, it doesn't charge you to download, and you can do it for free.
- Tons of free templates
- High-resolution logo with unlimited revisions
- Favicon
- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Linkedin, Youtube profile image
- Facebook cover photo, Twitter banner, LinkedIn profile banner (two variations)
- Pinterest board photo
You can use Hatchful in the desktop version, android or iOS.
Looka
Looka is just like Tailor Brands- it generates a wide range of customizable logos based on your preferences.
- Sharp PNG logo files for online use
- SVG and EPS logo files that help you modify your logo size
- Colour variations as well as a transparent version
- Twenty business card designs which are easily customizable.
- Social media templates
- A page resource with your chosen logo's fonts and colours
- Lifetime logo support
- Royalty-free logos
It charges almost the same amount as Tailor Brand - ₹370 per month.
It is present only in the desktop version.
Canva
Canva is a graphic designing as well as a photo editor tool which can be used to create logos among other visual content.
- Over a hundred high-quality templates
- You can also upload your graphics and customize it
- Social media story covers, highlights, collage, banners etc.
You will get tons of design options for free, however for the premium feature you need to pay $1 each.
It can be used in the desktop version, android app as well as iOS.
LogoMaker
This online platform offers many design templates to create a logo for your business using their logo creator, or you can work with a professional to get your logo made.
- Multiple logo templates suitable for different industries
- File sizes and formats needed for use on print or digital materials
- Vector design files (.svg, .eps) for manipulation in professional design software
- Black and White versions of your logo for specific print needs
- Unlimited storage and use of your logo files
It is available in the desktop version.
To be able to download the logos you create, you need to subscribe to the Essential pack for ₹3000.
Laughingbird
This software provides a multitude of logo designs at an affordable price. However, you might want to check out the tutorial videos on their website to have an idea the kind of styles they provide, since these designs are little different than the ones provided by other tools.
- 170+ logo design templates
- 50 business card templates
- Modify your logo whenever you want; along with background changes for different kind of advertisements.
- Import images and graphics
- A transparent PNG so your logo can be used against any backgrounds
- You can overlay your logo design right onto any of the software's other design templates
- Easy drag and drop design elements which can always be customized with your creative touch
- You will own your creation and can resell too.
It works on Windows and Mac OS.
The whole software will cost you under ₹3000 – a one-time fee.
Others
If you are professional and know your way around designing logos, you can also check out following software. These are the ones which are little complex (like Adobe Illustrator) but are good options if you want to create your logos from sketch and want to indulge in all the detail designing.
- Logo Design Studio Pro. For a price of ₹3709 (estimated)
- Sothink Logo Maker Pro ₹4452(estimated)
- CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2020 ₹31,525 (estimated)
Conclusion
If you are an entrepreneur and just laid the foundation of your business, a logo can be the starting point for your marketing. Here we have provided a few of the best cost-effective tools you can use. Choose the one which fits best for your requirements. Let us know if this list was helpful and if there are other good tools for logo designing that we can add to our list.
Co-author: Shreya Arya
A digital marketing enthusiast with experience in HR and hospital management, Shreya has wide interests ranging from philosophy, psychology to latest trends in automation. She is also a freelance content writer and loves lending beautiful words to ideas and feelings.
