| Feature | CorelDRAW X6 (1610843) | CorelDRAW 2024/2025 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Perpetual license (one-time buy) | Subscription or Update Pass | | Cloud Features | None (Fully offline) | Corel Cloud, Templates online | | Collaboration | Manual file sharing | Real-time collaborative editing | | AI Tools | None | AI-powered upscaling, pattern generation | | Performance | Excellent on old hardware | Requires modern SSDs/GPUs | | File Compatibility | Native CDR X6 | Native CDR 2024 (requires export for X6) | | Stability | Rock-solid, no auto-updates | Monthly patches, occasional regressions |