Inkscape Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Inkscape for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is LibreOffice - Draw, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Inkscape and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Inkscape are GodSVG, Boxy SVG, Karbon and LazPaint.

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  1. 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.

    109 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  2. GodSVG icon
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    Interactive vector editor built with Godot for creating or editing SVG files, featuring UI-based element manipulation, live code updates, direct markup access, no added metadata, minimal abstraction, clean output, and intended use on desktop plus mobile devices.

    15 GodSVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Since 2024

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
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  3. Boxy SVG icon
     51 likes

    Vector editor for browser with transforms, symbol management, boolean ops, freehand and Bezier paths, advanced shape tools, gradients, raster import/export, grouping, Google Fonts, customizable shortcuts, and HTML5 serialization for diverse designs.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Linux Mobile
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  4. Karbon icon
     58 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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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. LazPaint icon
     46 likes

    Raster & vector graphic editor with many tools and filters, written in Lazarus. Portable, 32bit & 64bit versions, ORA format & 16384x16384 image support. In app 3D import & rendering.

    57 LazPaint alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. TikZ Editor icon
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    The app allows you to design a new TikZ figure from scratch or to edit an existing TikZ figure, or even to directly open your paper tex file to edit its images. The TikZ code gets instantly updated as you move around elements, without disturbing existing formatting such as line...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  7. Repath Studio icon
     5 likes

    A cross platform vector graphics editor, that combines procedural tooling with traditional design workflows. It includes an interactive shell, which allows evaluating code to generate shapes, or even extend the editor on the fly.

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    • Since 2024

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. sK1 icon
     36 likes

    sK1 is an open source cross-platform vector graphics editor like CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, or Freehand. The major feature of sK1 is a professional precise printing and prepress ready PDF output.

    33 sK1 alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Akira icon
     28 likes

    Akira is a native Linux Design application built in Vala and GTK. Akira focuses on offering a modern and fast approach to UI and UX Design, mainly targeting web designers and graphic designers. The main goal is to offer a valid and professional solution for designers who want to...

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    • Since 2018

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GTK+
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  10. An all in one node-based meta editing program. Features range from raw photo editing, vector graphics, animations to multimedia tools such as video and audio editing. Production features are also included, such as recording, streaming, and 3D modeling.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  11. Dotgrid icon
     23 likes

    A simple vector illustration tool.

    62 Dotgrid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. TikZiT icon
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    TikZiT is a super simple GUI editor for graphs and string diagrams. Its native file format is a subset of PGF/TikZ, which means TikZiT files can be included directly in papers typeset using LaTeX.

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    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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