Inkscape AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Graphic Design Tools

The best Graphic Design alternative to Inkscape is Linearity Curve, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Inkscape and many of them are Graphic Design Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Graphic Design Tool alternatives to Inkscape are Affinity Designer, Affinity, Graphite and LibreOffice - Draw.

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  1. Linearity Curve icon
     354 likes

    Linearity Curve is the vector-based design platform that empowers marketing teams to create captivating content together.

    40 Linearity Curve alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Linearity Curve as an Alternative to Inkscape
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Because you only get 10 free “curves” - it’s misleading

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Volconon
    Negative
    2

    Requires Subscription to Export in SVG, or go beyond 1024x1024 in the formats you are allowed!!!

    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    ease of use, low learning curve, active development and support

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Linearity Curve icon
    Linearity Curve icon
    • Almost everyone thinks Linearity Curve is a great Inkscape alternative.

    • Linearity Curve is Freemium and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  2. A precise vector graphic design software built for creative professionals, offering vibrant colors, high-speed performance, live gradients, customizable shapes, and unique non-destructive features for superior design flexibility.

    64 Affinity Designer alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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    • iPad
     
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    43
    Comments about Affinity Designer as an Alternative to Inkscape
    Top Positive Comment
    westmann
    0

    Both Affinity Designer and Inkscape are amazing vector graphics tools! I use them both all the time and love it!

    Top Negative Comment
    aryluneix
    0

    few functions and flexible settings unlike inkscape, more suitable for simple projects and layout...

    Ruyeex
    0

    It's compatible with Inkscape

    3 of 5 comments
    Affinity Designer icon
    Affinity Designer icon
    • Most users think Affinity Designer is a great Inkscape alternative.

    • Affinity Designer is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  3. 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

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. Graphite icon
     92 likes

    Graphite is a free, open source vector graphics editor and animation engine, available now in alpha. Get creative with a fully nondestructive editing workflow that combines layer-based compositing with node-based generative design.

    61 Graphite alternatives

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    • Online
     
  5. Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    98 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
     
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    Comments about LibreOffice - Draw as an Alternative to Inkscape
    Guest
    Negative
    15

    LibreOffice Draw is a very simple drawing suite. It may be sufficient for many, but not sufficient to be declared an alternative to InkScape.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    7

    LibreOffice draw is good for schemes, but not for what Inkscape does - Inkscape is a graphic design tool, not a scheme creator.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    8

    Open Source vector graphics editor can create SVG files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    LibreOffice - Draw icon
    LibreOffice - Draw icon
    • Some users think LibreOffice - Draw is a great Inkscape alternative, some don't.

    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
  6. Karbon icon
     57 likes

    Karbon is a vector drawing application with a user interface that is easy to use, highly customizable and extensible. That makes Karbon a great application for users starting to explore the world of vector graphics as well as for artists wanting to create breathtaking vector art.

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    Comments about Karbon as an Alternative to Inkscape
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Karbon and Inkscape are both great and are the only alternatives to each other that support the same wide range of operating systems.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Karbon icon
    Karbon icon
    • Most users think Karbon is a great Inkscape alternative.

    • Karbon is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
  7. Boxy SVG icon
     48 likes

    Boxy SVG is a vector graphics editor simillar to Adobe Illustrator, Sketch and Inkscape. Made with and for the modern Web Platform. Can do illustrations, icons, banners, mockups, charts, buttons and more.

    56 Boxy SVG alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
     
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    11
    Comments about Boxy SVG as an Alternative to Inkscape
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I can rotate the picture better than inkscape

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

    Super intuitive for creating, and manipulating vector graphics. Solved in 10 min. what others couldn't after hours.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Boxy SVG icon
    Boxy SVG icon
    • Almost everyone thinks Boxy SVG is a great Inkscape alternative.

    • Boxy SVG is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  8. Vectr icon
     92 likes

    Vectr is a free graphics editor. Vectr is collaborative like Google Docs, and runs in your web browser. With an intuitive interface, Vectr is easy to learn and use.

    104 Vectr alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
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    Comments about Vectr as an Alternative to Inkscape
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    Vectr requires an Internet connection.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Inkscape shows much more intuitive interface and workflow, as well as much more complex capabilities.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    temfrong
    Positive
    -10

    It has better ui, and more easy to use

    Vectr icon
    Vectr icon
    • Some users think Vectr is a great Inkscape alternative, some don't.

    • Vectr is Freemium and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  9. 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

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  10. Xara Designer Pro offers tools for illustration, photo editing, and desktop publishing, with exceptional vector design capabilities. Suitable for billboards, business cards, and more, it supports diverse file formats, provides abundant templates, and powers web design and prototyping without coding.

    58 Xara Designer Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Xara Designer Pro as an Alternative to Inkscape
    Michiel
    Positive
    2

    Though commercial it's fast and packed with features. Not as expandable as Inkscape the core engine is very fast and the way it handles bitmaps leaves Inkscape far behind

    Mursku
    Positive
    0

    Xara Designer is way faster and stable than Inkscape. You can think of it as what Paint Tool Sai is to raster art programs (super responsive and stable, but has limited number of tools), Xara Designer is the same to vector art.

    Xara Designer Pro icon
    Xara Designer Pro icon
    • Most users think Xara Designer Pro is a great Inkscape alternative.

    • Xara Designer Pro is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  11. Xara Photo & Graphic Designer, formerly Xara Xtreme, is a fast graphics software with versatile illustration tools and advanced photo management. It streamlines creative tasks, allowing users to retouch images, create social media posts, and design website graphics in one...

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
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