Comparison
CatalogProFlow vs Microsoft Designer
Microsoft Designer is Microsoft's AI design app for images, cards, invitations, stickers and social posts, available on the web, on phones and inside Word and PowerPoint. CatalogProFlow starts from templates made for small businesses and classrooms, with print-ready files, catalogs, invoices and TV screens in the same workspace.
Choose CatalogProFlow if…
- You're designing for a business. Microsoft's FAQ says Designer is licensed for personal, non-commercial use with a Microsoft account.
- You need print-ready PDFs with bleed for a print shop, in sizes such as business cards, menus, signs and labels.
- You also want catalogs customers order from, invoices with pay links or menus on a TV.
- You prefer starting from industry templates and editing them, with AI as an option.
Microsoft Designer may suit you better if…
- You mainly want AI-generated images and designs from a text prompt.
- You already work in Word and PowerPoint and want to create images there.
- You're making personal greeting cards, invitations or stickers.
Side by side
Facts about Microsoft Designer are from its own website as of Oct 2026 (checked October 24, 2026); numbers in brackets link to the sources below. Plans and features change, so check their site for current details.
| CatalogProFlow | Microsoft Designer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Yes: 3 designs, 2 catalogs, 50 products and 20 AI uses a month. Templates can be edited before signing up. Pro $19/month, Business $49/month, or $2.99 to download one design. | “Designer is free to use. A subscription may be required for those who want to create more frequently.” [1] |
| Use | Made for small businesses and classrooms; our terms say you own the content you add, including your designs. | “Designer is licensed for personal, non-commercial use with your Microsoft account.” [1] |
| What you can make | Menus, TV menu boards, flyers, business cards, signs, labels, stickers, certificates, social posts, worksheets and more, from templates or AI. | Greeting cards, invitations, images, stickers, collages, banners and social posts, plus brand kits. [1] |
| Where it works | In the browser on phones, tablets and computers, and installable as an app. | On the web, as iOS and Android apps, and in Word and PowerPoint (image creation there needs Copilot Pro or a Microsoft 365 subscription, depending on the app). [1] |
| Printing | Print-ready PDF for any printer; order prints where our print partners offer the product. | Its FAQ covers downloading designs and copying them into other files; see Microsoft's site for current options. [1] |
What's in CatalogProFlow
Templates for what small businesses print
Menus, flyers, business cards, signs, labels, door hangers, gift certificates and more, sorted by industry. Edit any template before you sign up.
Learn moreCatalogs customers can order from
Import products from Excel or CSV, pick a catalog design, and share a link or QR code that customers order from.
Learn moreInvoices with a pay link
144 invoice designs. Each invoice has a link to view and pay; card payments cost 3.9% + 30¢ when you connect Stripe.
Learn moreTV menu boards and screens
Open catalogproflow.com/tv on any TV with a web browser, pair it with a code, and edit from your phone. Screens aren't charged per screen.
Learn morePrinting
Download a print-ready PDF for any printer, or order prints where our print partners offer the product.
Learn moreA classroom workspace for teachers
Worksheets, posters, certificates and lesson plans in a separate workspace, with the same prices as the business plans.
Learn more
Sources
- Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Designer (Microsoft Support) — checked October 24, 2026
Microsoft Designer is a trademark of its owner. CatalogProFlow is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Designer.