Venngage Review

PROS: As much as I love MS Paint, it often falls short in my graphics creation requirements. And Photoshop is a little too intimidating for someone like me too. Venngage, however, fits snugly in the middle of robustness and user-friendliness. So far, this is the best out of all the online graphic-editing and creation platforms available online. It doesn’t just offer vectors just for the sake of offering a few too—it has a stock library of images, videos, and icons that are actually pretty decent. The free version is complete enough by itself. We’ve discovered that we can add up to 6 images to it, and that is already more than enough for us.

CONS: You can’t export it from the site. Other than this, I have not much complaint—it’s free after all.

PROS: With everything I need in Venngage’s toolbox, there’s no need for me to hire a designer anymore. This not only saves me money but time too because I don’t have to go back and forth with a creative just to have my vision realized. What’s also impressive is that I can get all of my tasks done in less than an hour. I won’t say that my works are prize-worthy, but I do know that they get the point across quite well.

CONS: The templates are difficult to scale. Different platforms have a variety of size requirements and it is a struggle for me to comply with these. It would also be nice if the resources and training guides are more visible on the platform. I’ve heard about these resources, but these remain elusive to me. Lastly, the tools are not easy to locate. I don’t exactly know what to key in on the search engine so this is difficult for me.

PROS: One of the best things about Venngage is that it offers subscriptions in tier levels. Coming from a public university, we have managed to pare down our costs to a lower rate. Now we can come up with design collaterals easily and quickly.

CONS: It would be nice to have more font properties available for use. Our university only has a few approved fonts that we can use, and re-using the same font over and over again can result in a more monotonous design. It would also be useful if the designs are responsive. This is so that the graphics can be automatically resized according to the device of the user.

PROS: I love how they offer a wide variety of templates while still handing over the reins to users so we can personalize and brand it any way we like. I also find their support team pleasant to work with. They don’t unnecessarily upsell features and they’re genuinely helpful. They’ve given me plenty of resources to improve my design skills too.

CONS: The monthly subscription is a little expensive, in my opinion.

PROS: If you're looking for a platform where you can create great designs in, then Venngage is worth checking out. It has a vast media library, with the works of some of the best illustrators in the business, which you can choose from at any time. Be it vectors, images, or logos, you can easily search for them here. Venngage allows up to 6 of these illustrations to be added to your infographic. Of course, the media library isn't just its main selling point too. You can choose from a list of ready-made templates that you can use. We've received a lot of positive feedback, both from our clients and our employees, about Venngage and I encourage you to give it a try too.

CONS: Venngage gives you the basic tools for design, but it does not give you much room to customize your designs.

PROS: I know Venngage users will agree with me when I say that the volume of available templates alone is such a big perk. Each template has blocks and guides that will tell you how to best arrange your infographic to facilitate understanding. I also love how I can easily move the template blocks around so that I can truly personalize my design. But more than the features and inclusions, I think that the best part about working with Venngage is their team. It's been such a joy working with their support staff. And the resources are aplenty too! I receive a weekly newsletter from their team that promotes their latest features and encourages me to try out their promos. Their resources have challenged me and taught me to create the best infographics that will serve my purpose. For me, this kind of support sets Venngage apart from its competitors.

CONS: The templates aren't exactly print-ready. I need them to be able to fit into handouts so that I can print them out and give them to my customers. I mean it's great how everything is web-friendly, but there should be an auto-fit option for users who need physical copies of their diagrams too. The available vectors and icons in the media library are often lacking too. I can't always find the perfect icon that will encompass my message. Finally, I just want to point out that Venngage's price is quite steep. Right now I'm subscribed to their monthly option, but to save money in the long-run, I might upgrade this to an annual subscription.

PROS: The free version seems promising! I have everything I need here. I'm thinking of upgrading to support the developers and to enjoy more features, but that still isn't set in stone as I have to check my finances.

CONS: Naturally, the free version doesn't come with a lot of tools. But other than this, everything is great. It's perfect for beginners like me.

PROS: Simplicity and usability are two of Venngage's selling points. It offers a vast library of templates and illustrations too. I've had a lot of fun with this program, and the learning curve is virtually nonexistent. They offer resources and videos to teach you to fully utilize this should you need further assistance.

CONS: There isn't much difference in inclusions under each subscription package. It would help if they added more options.

PROS: I just love the usability of this tool. Anyone can use this, even those without prior design training. The tools included in the package are very useful too! Even the free version seems complete enough already.

CONS: The content blocks are very sticky and it takes a while for each block to transfer. On a positive note, backtracking is easily done too so if I break one section of my design, I can easily undo it. Another minor issue that I have is that the free version does not let you save your designs from the site.

PROS: As someone who works in a non-profit organization that relies heavily on the assistance of other people, it is important to really get my point across when talking to potential donors. Infographics are one way of presenting our data into a visual and digestible way. It’s great for showcasing what it is that we do, and what our goals are. Venngage has been really helpful in this regard. We’ve been able to present our services properly and clearly to our clients. The infographics even come complete with images, maps, and other diagrams to facilitate better understanding. It’s easy to get started on a project too. I owe this to the availability of a plethora of templates in the system. With these, I can easily jump-off my work to save time and effort. This is the best choice for us—and we’ve even gotten our ROI from it.

CONS: I think it’s great that they have a package meant for non-profit organizations like ours. This has certainly saved us quite a few bucks—but I wouldn’t complain if they lowered the prices a bit more too. I’ve also noticed some technical issues with the program itself. For one, I can’t edit a single text from the whole content block. If I wanted to update the properties, I would have to do so for the whole paragraph. It’s not possible to use more than 1 template at the same time too. I’ve managed to find a workaround for this by simply exporting it as a PDF and then merging from there. However, I do hope that they would consider allowing users to use 2 or more template sin a single file. Finally, the output is not printer-ready too. I’ve had difficulty in scaling the infographics for paper.

PROS: For me, a make or break feature is the media library that a platform offers—and Venngage offers some of the best stock photos and vectors in the market. Plus, they have a supportive and friendly customer service team too.

CONS: I have a hard time formatting my content in Venngage. The indention just won’t stick and italicization is close to impossible. It’s a good thing the CS team walks me through the process whenever I encounter this issue. I think they need to work more on their snap-to-grid feature.

PROS: This is a platform where I can freely express my creative vision. I am a self-taught designer, and I don’t necessarily follow design rules—I usually play by the ear. Venngage supports this creative mindset by providing the templates that I need. It also lets me start with a clean slate, depending on my specific needs.

CONS: I’ve been using this for some time now. So far I’ve only encountered a few issues, for example, some elements merge together. Other than this, my only goal is to spend more time exploring this design tool.

PROS: Venngage is simple and beginner-friendly. It has helped me produce engaging content even without prior design training.

CONS: First of all, Venngage requires a hefty investment. Another thing that I don't like is that it's a little difficult to personalize designs here. I often have to export my work to other design tools just to tweak it a bit more. Despite this, I still find Venngage a time-saver because of the templates that it offers.

PROS: I love how I can easily make professional-grade infographics on Venngage. It gives me an edge to my competition, and it makes it seem as if we have real designers on our team! Speaking of competition, I find that Venngage is a lot more intuitive than the other design tools available too. I tried it out for some time, and I'm really impressed with its benefits. Upgrading to the paid version was a no-brainer after just a few weeks of trial use. Their support staff is very attentive to my needs too. So far, I have no regrets--Venngage is worth the investment.

CONS: I love everything about Venngage. I have nothing but praise for it.