Free Web-based Illustrator Alternatives

There are many alternatives to Adobe Illustrator as a web app if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Online alternative is Figma. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Adobe Illustrator and many of them are free and available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Online alternatives to Adobe Illustrator are Graphite, GodSVG, Vectr and Vector Paint.

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Adobe Illustrator alternatives are mainly Vector Graphic Apps, but if you're looking for Graphic Design Tools or Image Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Mac, Linux, Free, Android, iPad and Windows + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Adobe Illustrator.
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  1. Figma icon

    Figma

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    Figma has a bigger focus on UI design, wireframing and collaborative work. Like Sketch, its interface is cleaner and easier to understand than Illustrator. It's can also be used throught web browsers and collabore with more members of your team in real time. It features automatic cloud synchronization so you can use your files on the platform you want, in addition to unique features such as arc tools and vector networks, which allow non-designers to format their templates easily. Animated prototypes are definitely a great advantage to interact with your design before coding.

    105 Figma alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
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    Figma vs Adobe Illustrator Comments
    RCLeahcar
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    Figma places a heavier focus on user interface design, while Illustrator is a general vector graphics editor.

    Guest
    Positive
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    With a focus on UI, it is a much better tool to use for UI design and prototyping

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Figma is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Illustrator is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Graphite icon

    Graphite

     96 likes

    Vector graphics and animation editor featuring free, open source access, nondestructive workflow, node-based generative design, layer compositing, browser use, and upcoming support for photo editing, painting, publishing, VFX, and desktop apps in alpha release.

    53 Graphite alternatives

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    • Online
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    Graphite vs Adobe Illustrator Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Its goal to be all in one tools and the vision is really good. But it's under the development.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Graphite is Free and Open SourceAdobe Illustrator is Paid and Proprietary
    • Graphite is Privacy focused and LightweightAdobe Illustrator is not according to our users
  4. GodSVG icon

    GodSVG

     35 likes

    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.

    14 GodSVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
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    GodSVG vs Adobe Illustrator Comments
    isaacsgraphic2
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    Illustrator is a fully functional graphics program. You can insert images, you have lots of options for text editing etc. You can make posters and flyers, full illustrations etc. There are a lot of import and export options, colour handling, image trace, brush tools and more.

    GodSVG is only useful for editing and refining simple svg files, you could use it for creating a set of simple icons perhaps, but not a whole poster design or any typography. It's just not the same kind of program.

    • GodSVG is Free and Open SourceAdobe Illustrator is Paid and Proprietary
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    Vecteezy Editor

    The Vecteezy Editor is a free SVG editor designed to allow anyone to quickly and easily create beautiful graphics directly in the browser. This tool is built into the largest database of free vector graphics on the internet.

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    Vectr

     92 likes

    Vectr is completely free and browser-based, offering a quick and easy way to get started with vector editing through an intuitive interface. Since it's browser based, each image has a custom URL that you can share with others to be reviewed and collaborate in real time with multiple people. You can export your finished work as an SVG, PNG, or JPEG file. Its features are much more simple than those offered by Illustrator, so it's really not recommended for very complex projects. However, it is an excellent choice if you are a beginner with vector editing software.

    103 Vectr alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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    Vectr vs Adobe Illustrator Comments
    Ibuddy66
    Positive
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    Vectr has a great user interface and has lots of tools to fine tune designs. They have plenty of numerical value boxes to get better results with what you want and have an easy to learn interface. I have used it for quite a few projects. Great to make new icons with too! Love it!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
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    Cannot open existing ai- and eps-files. Exporting is very limited.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Vectr is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Illustrator is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Expressive Canvas icon

    Expressive Canvas

     11 likes

    Expressive Canvas makes creating eye-catching vector illustrations, pixel-perfect icons, and other digital assets more straightforward than ever before.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    Expressive Canvas (2023.0.1 BETA)
     
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    Sumo Paint

     75 likes

    Sumo Paint is a powerful image editor with a long-standing history as a fully capable Photoshop clone in the browser. Being designed for the browser, it's accessible on practically any system and loads much faster than most comparable desktop tools while still providing core...

    108 Sumo Paint alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  12. Vector Ink icon

    Vector Ink

     4 likes

    Vector graphic software streamlining the creation of illustrations, logos, and business materials using auto-connected paths, smart tracing from hand sketches, built-in stylus and finger support, advanced color tools, gradients, and PNG, JPG, SVG file compatibility.

    55 Vector Ink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
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  13. AutoDraw icon

    AutoDraw

     21 likes

    AutoDraw is an intuitive drawing tool for everyone. It's a Google Experiment project that provides relevant suggestions as you draw, based on what it guesses you're drawing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  14. Vecteezy Editor icon

    Vecteezy Editor

     31 likes

    The Vecteezy Editor is a free SVG editor designed to allow anyone to quickly and easily create beautiful graphics directly in the browser. This tool is built into the largest database of free vector graphics on the internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Chromium
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    Vecteezy Editor vs Adobe Illustrator Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    This is great because it's super easy to use and works in my browser.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Works in the browser. No need to download software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Has lots of editable vector art

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Vecteezy Editor is Free and ProprietaryAdobe Illustrator is Paid and Proprietary
  15. VectorMind AI icon

    VectorMind AI

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    The VectorMind AI Vector Graphic Generator lets users create stunning vector graphic assets in mere seconds. It leverages state-of-the-art generative AI that helps users craft ideas into high-quality, memorable designs.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    Homepage
     
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