Illustrator AlternativesOnly Open Source apps categorised as Vector Graphic Apps

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   Inkscape

    2344 likes

   Unlike Illustrator, Inkscape is completely free and open source, and it uses Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) as its native format. This lightweight app is usually recommended if you don't have a powerful computer, as it also has many of the useful features from illustrator, including layers, grouping objects, drawing, shape, calligraphy, pencil tools, path simplification with variable threshold, bitmaps, and boolean operations. Plus, you can open or import a wide range of file formats including SVG, PDF, EPS, CDR, or even AI (Adobe Illustrator).

   126 Inkscape alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application types

   • Vector Graphic
   • Digital Painting

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Snapcraft
   • Flathub
   • PortableApps.com
   • Haiku

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment

   Paulo Coghi

   Nov 24, 2021

   13

   It's feature complete, professional and as capable (or even more capable) than Illustrator

   Top Negative Comment

   arlenwh

   Mar 18, 2023

   0

   Slows Down and lags if the file your working on is too large. So if you go ahead and turn a bitmap image into a vector and that image requires too many paths. The application basically becomes useless. Look else where if you need to turn large bitmap images into vector images.

   Guest

   Negative comment•Aug 21, 2025

   0

   I love how fast it operates and some of the cool color palettes (Munsell) but the functionality made it almost useless. Too many steps to change and quick copy objects. Like changing font or color and weird tool names/keyboard shortcuts.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

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   • Inkscape is Free and Open SourceAdobe Illustrator is Paid and Proprietary
   • Inkscape is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightAdobe Illustrator is not according to our users
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   Graphite

    105 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.

   55 Graphite alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application types

   • Vector Graphic
   • Image Editor

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Online

   

   

   

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   Guest

   Positive comment•Aug 6, 2024

   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
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   GodSVG

    36 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.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MIT)

   Application type

   • Vector Graphic

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android

   

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   isaacsgraphic2

   Negative comment•Aug 27, 2025

   0

   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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   Karbon

    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.

   44 Karbon alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application types

   • Vector Graphic
   • Digital Painting

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • KDE Plasma
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak

   

   

   

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   Apache OpenOffice Draw

    125 likes

   Draw, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a graphics editor that gives you the tools to communicate with visuals and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is powerful tool for posters, graphs, charts, and more.

   91 Apache OpenOffice Draw alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Vector Graphic

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

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   Guest

   Negative comment•Mar 15, 2018

   6

   More of a flowchart designer than a vector illustrator

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   

   

   • Apache OpenOffice Draw is Free and Open SourceAdobe Illustrator is Paid and Proprietary
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   sK1

    37 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.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Vector Graphic
   • Image Editor

   Origin

   • Russia

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

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    SVG-Edit

     33 likes

    SVG-edit is a fast, web-based, JavaScript-driven SVG drawing editor that works in any modern browser.

    39 SVG-Edit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    • Vector Graphic
    • Digital Painting

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online

    

    

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    Repath Studio

     3 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.

    7 Repath Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Vector Graphic

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    

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    erayzesen

    Positive comment•Sep 24, 2024

    0

    It have a good potential. But it's under the development.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    

    

    • Repath Studio is Free and Open SourceAdobe Illustrator is Paid and Proprietary
    • Repath Studio is Privacy focusedAdobe Illustrator is not according to our users
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    Ballpoint

     8 likes

    Ballpoint is an experimental new vector graphics editor. It's available as a free to use web application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    • Vector Graphic

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online

    

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    DrawBerry

     6 likes

    All the features of other vector editing applications such as Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape, in a free, easy to use, powerful application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Vector Graphic
    • Image Editor

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac

    

    

    

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    Animatron Studio

     8 likes

    Design browser-based HTML5 animations and videos using a user-friendly vector tool with rich timeline editing, real-time multi-user collaboration, and audio support. Access free animated assets, import diverse media, and export projects for web, social, or direct download.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Vector Graphic
    • Graphic Design

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online

    

    

    

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    Xfig

     8 likes

    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.

    20 Xfig alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Vector Graphic
    • Image Editor

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    

    

    

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