Free Illustrator Alternatives

The best free alternative to Adobe Illustrator is Inkscape, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Adobe Illustrator and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Adobe Illustrator are Linearity Curve, Figma, MyPaint and Graphite.

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Adobe Illustrator alternatives are mainly Vector Graphic Apps but may also be Digital Painting Tools or Image Editors. Other popular filters includes Online + Free. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Adobe Illustrator.

Adobe Illustrator

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Vector Graphic App
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Design quickly and confidently with Adobe Illustrator software. Sophisticated tools for drawing and typography, along with advanced color controls and creative effects, provide a comprehensive vector graphics environment.

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Adobe Illustrator alternatives page was last updated Nov 9, 2022

Animatron Studio
Animatron is an easy-to-use and powerful online HTML5 animation maker that enables users to create stunning animations and videos right in the browser.
65 Animatron Studio alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Vector Graphic App
- Graphic Design Tool
Platforms
- Online
Animatron Studio Features
Text to Speech
Video Maker
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InsightPoint
InsightPoint is a cool multi-scene vector drawing tool for Windows and Linux.
36 InsightPoint alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
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Xfig
Xfig is an interactive drawing tool which runs under X Window System Version 11 Release 4 (X11R4) or later, on most UNIX-compatible platforms, and e.g. under Darwin on the MacIntosh and any X server under Microsoft Windows.
24 Xfig alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Vector Graphic App
- Image Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
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Animatron Studio
Animatron is an easy-to-use and powerful online HTML5 animation maker that enables users to create stunning animations and videos right in the browser.

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Aphalina Designer
Vector drawing tool with nondestructive Boolean operations, smart shapes, gradient fills, shadows and so on built exclusively for tablets and hybrid devices on Windows 10.
72 Aphalina Designer alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Vector Graphic App
- Digital Painting Tool
Platforms
- Windows
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Omber
Omber is a new type of vector design program that lets you use color in new ways in your vector drawings. With Omber's advanced soft shading tools, you can easily make dramatic color blends or subtle color gradients in your art.
27 Omber alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Vector Graphic App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- iPad
Omber Features
Export to SVG
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QueekyPaint
QueekyPaint is a unique browser-based drawing tool for creating animated drawings online. Visit the massive gallerys and learn drawing by watching the process of your favourite artists. QueekyPaint is free and simple to use.
69 QueekyPaint alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Digital Painting Tool
- Photo Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
QueekyPaint Features
Real time collaboration
Browser-based
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Paintbrush
Paintbrush is a simple paint program for Mac OS X, reminiscent of Microsoft Paint and Apple’s own now-defunct MacPaint. It provides users with a means to make simple images quickly, something which has been noticeably absent from the Mac for...
37 Paintbrush alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Digital Painting Tool
- Image Editor
Platforms
- Mac
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