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Adobe Illustrator vs Microsoft Publisher comparison

Adobe and Microsoft are both solutions in the Graphic Design Software category. Adobe is ranked #12, while Microsoft is ranked #4. Adobe holds a 2.7% mindshare in GDS, compared to Microsoft’s 8.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Adobe users are willing to recommend the solution.
Adobe Illustrator
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Microsoft Publisher
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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Adobe Illustrator
Ranking in Graphic Design Software
12th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Publisher
Ranking in Graphic Design Software
4th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Graphic Design Software category, the mindshare of Adobe Illustrator is 2.7%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Publisher is 8.8%, down from 20.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Graphic Design Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Publisher8.8%
Adobe Illustrator2.7%
Other88.5%
Graphic Design Software
 

Comparisons

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Also Known As

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MS Publisher
 

Overview

Adobe Illustrator is a software application for creating drawings, illustrations, and artwork using a Windows or MacOS computer.

Adobe

Microsoft recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of one of the company’s most popular and enduring products, the award-winning Microsoft Publisher, the Office Family application that pioneered Microsoft’s “wizards.”

Microsoft
 

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