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Design AI splits cleanly in two: tools that generate (logos, UI, images) and tools that assist (palettes, cleanup, conversion). Canva Pro at $13 covers the most ground for non-designers; professionals should pair Figma with free specialist tools.
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Yes — posts, decks, logos, quick video, background removal. Most small businesses never outgrow it.
Recraft for vector-quality output you can actually scale; Brandmark if you want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription.
Khroma (palettes), Musho (Figma drafts), remove.bg free tier, and Framer's free plan cover serious ground at $0.
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