Startups need a logo that looks credible to investors and customers on day one, and that can grow with the product. These tools deliver a modern identity quickly and cheaply.
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Our top picks
Design.com vs BrandCrowd
Design.com is our first choice for Startups, with BrandCrowd close behind. Here is how they compare on every score.
Why Design.com wins
Design.com produced the most usable first drafts in our tests and pairs them with the most complete brand kit: business cards, social headers and mockups that match your logo out of the box.
Design.comvsBrandCrowd
9.5
Ease of use
9.0
9.0
Design quality
8.5
9.0
Customization
8.5
9.5
Brand kit & files
8.5
9.0
Value for money
9.0
From $15
Starting price
From $13
Design.com wins 4 of 5 categories
Choose BrandCrowd if
Budget-conscious owners who want a proven design fast and do not need a one-of-a-kind mark.
Small businesses and founders who want a professional logo and matching brand assets in under 15 minutes.
Why choose Design.com
Design.com produced the most usable first drafts in our tests and pairs them with the most complete brand kit: business cards, social headers and mockups that match your logo out of the box.
Design.com is our top pick for Startups, with a 4.8/5 rating in our tests. BrandCrowd is the runner-up and a great alternative (From $13).
Is there a free logo maker for Startups?
Yes. Design.com, BrandCrowd, Canva, Kittl, and Brandmark let you design for free. Some charge only when you download high-resolution or vector files, so check what the free plan includes before you start.
Should a startup use a logo maker or a designer?
A logo maker is ideal before product-market fit: it is fast and cheap. Many startups move to a designer once they raise funding and know their brand.
How did you rank these logo makers?
We designed real logos with each of the 14 tools and scored them out of 10 on ease of use, design quality, customization, brand kit and value for money. The ranking follows those scores and is never paid for.
