Everything about a company can be summed up in one picture. That’s the power of a logo. A small icon or a wordmark can ultimately show a brand’s individuality and unique identity.
But there’s a problem. Traditionally, logos are expensive. To make one, you would need to hire professional designers or have it actualized by a design agency. Plus, it’s a lengthy process. Normally, designers will do preliminary research as the groundwork for the design. Then, it will be revised upon request. All that eats up time and money.
That seemed like without design experience, it’s impossible to create logos yourself when planning to compensate for budget limits. But that’s farther from the truth because nowadays, digital tools are available. And yes, not being a designer is not a problem. Some of these tools are so easy to learn that in seconds you come out armed with a fully branded business.
But to be safe, logo creator tools come with risks. Some downsides could be anything from finding potential similar logos from other brands to having an impersonal and unprofessional look.
Yet for some companies, the benefits outweigh the risks. Why not? They generate hundreds of designs that could be a source of inspiration if not a source for your logos.
The problem, though, is there’s just too many of them. Which among hundreds of Google search results can make the most of your time and money? This article laid out some of the best options. We considered factors such as the number of pre-made templates, AI-powered systems, and customizability.
Here are the top 10 tools to have your logo ready in seconds.
Brandcrowd Logo Maker
Brandcrowd Logo Maker is a simple drag and drop tool. You don’t need prior design experience to design your logo. It’s a beginner-friendly platform where you can change the icon, fonts, and colors.
Once you’ve created the final logo, there’s an option to purchase a standard or premium logo pack. A standard pack gets you high-quality, downloadable images. On the other hand, a premium version gives you unlimited downloads along with other marketing kits such as business cards, social media templates, etc.
Brandcrowd hosts hundreds of logo templates made by professional logo creators. Anyone can find the right type of logo for their business. It’s good to know, however, that unless you buy out the design (which costs a lot more), other people can still download the same design as yours.
Zyro
Zyro has the most unique logo designs. They host flat designs and abstract, painting-like logos. And the tools are intuitive enough. This means AI will pick suitable logos based on your needs.
From the start, just state your industry and the preferred design, matching colors and shapes. And voila! Logos are ready.
The problem is that you cannot edit the logo design itself — only the size and typeface. You’ll have to stick to your pre-chosen logo. Or you can regenerate another set. Do all that until you find the right design.
No budget? All logos are free. Just check the image quality when you’re done.
Looka
Looka offers the most number of additional branding kits. This means aside from the logo, you’ll get t-shirt designs, social media covers, newsletters, brochures, cards, etc. All these for a substantial yearly subscription. Plus, you get unlimited logo re-designs plus customized images for complete branding identity.
For the logo, Looka gauges your design preference. And from there, it will present hundreds of designs where you can customize some features.
By clicking on the aspect you want to change, the system will generate another set of design options.
You can download the logo alone for the cheapest price, but they recommend getting the premium version to get brand kits and images with high resolution.
Logo Design Studio Pro
Logo Design Studio Pro is a graphic design editing software. Unlike other vector editing tools, this software is beginner-friendly. So for non-designers out there, you can still make a beautifully unique logo from scratch.
The software hosts 2000 customizable logo templates, 6000 vector shapes and images, and 750 royalty-free fonts.
Unlike the tools in this list, Logo Design Studio Pro is the only software that allows you to alter the design completely. Everything from gradients to shadows, from blurs to 3D, you have access to tweak them to your liking. The result could be the most specific and personal logo ever.
Themeisle
If you’re going for a fast and simple logo, use Themeisle AI-powered tools. Once you find the logo of your choice, feel free to edit the font style, image size, icons, etc.
The catch, though, is that they have a limited option for icons. And most of them are flat designs. No choice for 3d or abstract styles. So if you like a minimalist super simple logo, they have the options you need.
The best thing is that all logos are free. But the image might be a little bit size-constricted.
Logo Makr
Ease-of-use is what makes Logo Makr a good option for non-designers. Their website shows a newbie-friendly interface.
To come up with a logo design, you would first need to search for an icon. For example, you want a pen as your base icon. Then, Logo Makr will generate several pen icons. From there, you can resize the image, pick your font style, change the color, see the final image in the background, and download it for free.
Online Logo Maker
Online Logo Maker is also one of those websites that offer free-to-download logos. It provides many icons and text options. Then you can change the colors, shapes, size, and also background color. This is to see how the image will look despite a different platform such as billboards, websites, newspapers, flyers, and business cards.
And speaking of business cards, Online Logo Maker allows you to see the final logo design placed on different business cards. The best thing is you can also download the chosen business card with the logo on it for free.
Design Free Logo Online
Design Free Logo Online is a newbie-friendly logo creator for those looking to have 3D designs. They boast so many 3D options for only a minimal price. And like any other tools in this list, you can also choose from their selections of elegant icons and typefaces.
Then what’s better is the 3D part. Not all tools can provide that. And it may be expensive to have a professional design it. With not more than 300 dollars, Design Free Logo Online provides unlimited editable vector images, full copyrights, and branding packages such as business cards, Facebook cover, etc.
Logo Maker
It’s very easy to create a logo through Logo Maker. AI will generate several design options based on your preference on their set of questions. For example, which logo do you prefer, wordmark or logomark? Which type of font, sans or serif? Those questions will help the system generate better designs for your taste.
Logaster
Upon entering the brand name, Logaster will present you with several design options, including an icon and a wordmark.
The logo is plastered in different formats such as paper, badge, merchandise, and business cards. So immediately you will see how the logo will look if used. But the options are free to customize too. And every time you edit, you will immediately see how the changes will look on a T-shirt, and on an email signature.
Final Thoughts
For brands with a minimal budget, you can resort to the AI ability of some logo maker tools. Or you can rely on your own design knowledge.
Besides, you have what it takes that no designers have. You know the brand best. You know the audience so much, and you’re the only one who knows how your logo should look like.
Author Bio:
Marvin Espino has been writing since high school. A background in journalism marked a career in reporting and freelance writing. He has written several articles on marketing, technology, and small businesses. Outside work, Marvin reads a lot and hoards well-written pieces for inspiration. And he sings and bakes goodies too.
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