Compare the online version and the downloadable software.
Laughingbird Software gives you two ways to create your graphics. A downloadable software version, and an online “in the cloud” option.You can download The Graphics Creator to your own computer, or login online… from anywhere!Both versions are identical in the way they work, …but there are minor differences. Check out the chart below to help make your choice easier:
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Mac & Windows Compatible |
Yes. Compatible withWindows & Mac |
Yes. Compatible withWindows & Mac |
Linux/ Chromebook Compatible |
Yes. Since this is a browser app, you can login if you’re using Linux or Chromebook |
The downloadable software will install only onto a Windows or a Mac computer. |
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Pricing |
The online version is subscription based. |
Each template or graphics pack can be purchased separately – one time price. |
Access to all Template Sets instantly |
The online version includes 20 template sets (over 1,100 templates) and all of the graphics packages* The online version includes:• The Greatest Show• The Ad Creator• Certificates & Coupons• The Logo & Business Card Creator • eCovers & Mockups• The Character Creator 2.0 The• Scenery Creator• Motion Graphics Social Media• People Characters• Marketing Graphics• YouTube• Blog Graphics• Text Effects• Buttons and Banner Elements• Comic Elements• Designer Elements(and we add more template sets to the online app as we create them)*excludes Premium Content and the partner/marketplace |
Yes. You do have access instantly after an Individual purchase of any template set. |
installing the template and graphics |
The online version contains all of the templates and graphics “in the cloud” so there’s nothing to download or install. |
Each Template set will be downloaded to your own machine and the template sets will install into your Graphics Creator app. (which comes free with any template or graphics package) |
Updating the software |
The online version is updated on the backend. You just login and the software is ready for you. |
When an update is needed, you’ll need to update the software when it asks if you’d like to. |
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How to access to the templates and graphics |
With the online version, you’ll simply Login from anywhere on any computer (However, you’ll need internet access) |
The Graphics and software remain on one computer. No internet connection is required. Just open your computer, launch The Graphics Creator … and start creating. |
Font access |
1,000+ Google fonts (since this is a browser based app, there is no way to connect to your own computer fonts.) |
1,000+ Google fonts and your own computer fonts |
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Access to New Templates and Graphics |
Yes. Every new template or graphics set we create is added automatically to the online version |
Yes. Whenever they’re available, You can purchase each separately |
Wifi access needed |
Yes. |
No. |
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All Features Included |
All features are included. The downloadable software and the online versions are identical. |
All features are included. The downloadable software and the online versions are identical. |
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Selling the graphics you create with the software |
YES |
YES |
