Adobe InDesign AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor alternative to Adobe InDesign is Affinity, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Adobe InDesign and eight of them are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Adobe InDesign are Canva, Polotno, Picmaker and VistaCreate.

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  1. Affinity icon
     55 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    68 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. Canva icon
     385 likes

    A comprehensive design application combining innovative photo and video editing with advanced AI capabilities to streamline creating designs. Users can produce unique graphics, engaging social media content using customizable templates and thousands of images, videos, and fonts accessible through its vast library.

    92 Canva alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about Canva as an Alternative to Adobe InDesign
    Top Positive Comment
    DalsPhotography
    1

    Canva has now purchased all the Affinity company. Yet, you can still use them as separate software, but I don't know for how long!

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    11

    Canva is a good layout but has none of the advanced text editing functionality that InDesign has.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Canva is not made for layouts

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
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    • Some users think Canva is a great Adobe InDesign alternative, some don't.

    • Canva is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe InDesign is Paid and Proprietary
    • Canva is Privacy focused and LightweightAdobe InDesign is not according to our users
  3. Polotno icon
     21 likes

    A versatile visual design suite offering an intuitive canvas editor, automated template creation for social media and ads, video editing integration for apps, and asset management through unlimited libraries. Supports various storage options and is made for creative scale.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. Picmaker icon
     10 likes

    Picmaker is an online design solution that helps create stunning YouTube thumbnails, channel art, and IGTV covers. It is a simpler and faster alternative to expensive and complicated design tools that are available today.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. VistaCreate icon
     27 likes

    An intuitive online design tool offering advanced features like animation, video editing, and over 150,000 templates. Access a library of 70 million+ assets including vectors, photos, and sounds. Ideal for social media, marketing, and design projects of all kinds.

    80 VistaCreate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  6. EDIT.ORG icon
     8 likes

    EDIT is a easy graphic design tool who let you create stunning designs. With more than 10.000 templates of different categories, like shops, restaurants, e-commmerce, marketing, education, ngo's etc.. who let you create your ads, promotions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. IMG.LY icon
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    Professional SDKs for embedding photo, video, and design editing into web and mobile apps. Build custom creative experiences with white-label solutions supporting React, Angular, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more. Powers 500+ million monthly creations.

    5 IMG.LY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  8. Protoply icon
     1 like

    Protoply uses templates and reuse assets, colors, and variables to simplify creating visual assets. Upload an asset once and use it across multiple templates, generating numerous images efficiently.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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