Abstract
InShot
| Feature | Abstract | InShot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $13/mo | Free / from $3.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | design-teams, agencies, enterprise-design, product-teams | social-media-creators, tiktok-creators, instagram-users, mobile-editors |
| Founded | 2015 | 2011 |
| Version Control | ✓ | ✗ |
| Branching | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Reviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspect | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Trimming | ✗ | ✓ |
| Transitions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Music Library | ✗ | ✓ |
| Text Overlays | ✗ | ✓ |
| Filters | ✗ | ✓ |
| Format Conversion | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Abstract Pros
- Version control for design
- Great for teams
- Design reviews
- Branching
✗ Abstract Cons
- Sketch-focused
- Expensive
- Steep learning curve
✓ InShot Pros
- Extremely easy to use on mobile
- Great for social media formats
- Affordable pricing
- Large music and effect library
✗ InShot Cons
- Mobile only (no desktop)
- Limited advanced editing features
- Ads on free version
The Verdict
Abstract is built for design teams and agencies, with a focus on version-control and branching. InShot targets social media creators and tiktok creators and leads with video-trimming and transitions.
On pricing, InShot is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $13/mo for Abstract. That $9.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
InShot has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Abstract requires a paid subscription from day one.
InShot edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: InShot has a slight overall edge — but if version control for design matters most to you, Abstract may still be the right call.