Block Posters vs DesignCap
Block Posters
blockposters.com
DesignCap
designcap.comSide by side
| Figure | Block Posters | DesignCap |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 9 |
| Spec score · Poster Maker Software | 8.4 (#15) | 9.3 (#2) |
| Headquarters | Wetherby, England, United Kingdom | LinkedIn lists PearlMountain’s headquarters in Hong Kong. |
| Privacy | The terms say the service does not store personal information except for Premium purchases, where it is stored in accordance with PayPal. | The privacy policy says created visuals and uploaded assets are private by default unless users share them publicly or with specific team members. |
| Security | The terms say Block Posters cannot guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the service. | The privacy policy says payment details are encrypted and passed directly to a third-party payment processor rather than stored on DesignCap servers, while noting that absolute security cannot be guaranteed. |
| Workflow | The site describes the steps as uploading an image, slicing it, and downloading the poster to print at home. | The homepage describes a three-step workflow: choose a template, customize it, and export it to a computer or share it online. |
Plans
DesignCap
- FreeFree
- Basic$8.99 a month
- Basic — monthly$8.99 a month
- Plus$12.99 a month
- Plus — monthly$12.99 a month
- Basic$59.88 a year
- Basic — annual$59.88 a year
- Plus$71.88 a year
- Plus — annual$71.88 a year
In their own words
Block Posters
Block Posters has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
DesignCap
DesignCap is a web-based graphic design tool for creating posters, flyers, infographics, and other materials. It offers thousands of templates and a built-in collection of illustrations, shapes, fonts, stock photos, and icons. Users can choose a template, customize it, then export work to a computer or share it online. Listed formats include presentations, reports, charts, brochures, menus, cards, invitations, and social media graphics. DesignCap says it works in popular browsers on Mac, Windows, and Linux, and recommends Chrome 14 or higher, Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Firefox 10 or higher, and Safari 7 or higher. The free plan allows five image uploads, five saved designs, and JPG exports, with limited templates and stock media choices. Paid monthly plans are Basic at $8.99 a month and Plus at $12.99 a month. Both include unlimited templates, stock icons, and modules, plus high-resolution PNG and PDF exports; Basic allows 100 uploads and saved designs, while Plus allows 1,000 of each. Annual plans are Basic at $4.99 a year and Plus at $5.99 a year.