Illustrator AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to Adobe Illustrator is Linearity Curve, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Adobe Illustrator and 11 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Adobe Illustrator are Boxy SVG, Karbon, LazPaint and ProtoSketch.

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Adobe Illustrator alternatives are mainly Vector Graphic Apps, but if you're looking for Digital Painting Tools or Graphic Design Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Online + 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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Vector graphics editor with advanced color controls and creative effects for comprehensive design tools across print, web, and mobile content.

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Adobe Illustrator alternatives page was last updated Dec 13, 2024
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  1. Linearity Curve icon

    Linearity Curve

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    Vectonator is a very complete free vector editing app, known mainly for its iPad apps, focusing on simplicity and ease of use. You can export to JPG, PNG, SVG and PDF. Also, unlike Illustrator, you can render a time-lapse video of your project to share on social media (with some limitations). Cloud syncing allows you to continue work started on iPad and finish it directly on macOS.

    35 Linearity Curve alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Linearity Curve screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  Vector strokes
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Artboards
    4.  Vector painting
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Vectorize raster images
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Live Preview
    10.  No Coding Required
    11.  Hardware Accelerated
    12.  Dark Mode

    Linearity Curve VS Adobe Illustrator

     
    Comments about Linearity Curve as an Alternative to Adobe Illustrator
    FearedFusionX
    Negative Oct 9, 2024
    1

    This used to be a great app for both Mac and iOS, but ever since the subscription update, the app has been reaching it's breaking point.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Linearity Curve is a great Adobe Illustrator alternative.

    • Linearity Curve is the most popular iPhone alternative to Adobe Illustrator.

    • Linearity Curve is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Illustrator is Paid and Proprietary
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    Boxy SVG

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    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.

    53 Boxy SVG alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    Boxy SVG Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Non Destructive Editing
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Export to SVG
    8.  Support for SVG
    9.  Symbols
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

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    Comments about Boxy SVG as an Alternative to Adobe Illustrator
    Paul
    Positive Feb 7, 2023
    0

    It's not comparable to Illustrator in terms of features, but if you need a lightweight software to create or edit SVGs, then this is a very good software. I use it daily for quick edits to vector files.

    Guest
    Negative Apr 6, 2017
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    No import or export of ai and eps

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    • Almost everyone thinks Boxy SVG is a great Adobe Illustrator alternative.

    • Boxy SVG is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Illustrator is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Karbon

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Karbon screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Non Destructive Editing
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Portable
    8.  KDE
    9.  High Availability

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  5. LazPaint icon

    LazPaint

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    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.

    39 LazPaint alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Main UI

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Reads PDN Format
    3.  Transparent images
    4.  Portable
    5.  Pixel accuracy
    6.  Debian package
    7.  Support for SVG
    8.  Export to SVG

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  6. ProtoSketch icon

    ProtoSketch

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    ProtoSketch is a desktop-class illustration tool for mobile devices to let you easily create vector designs on the go. Supercharged with icons, fonts, ui elements, basic and complex drag and drop shapes. It is easy to design anything from logo and icon to website and mobile app .

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
    Apple Pencil

    ProtoSketch Features

    1.  Boolean operations

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    QueekyPaint

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    QueekyPaint screenshot 1

    QueekyPaint Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Browser-based

    QueekyPaint VS Adobe Illustrator

     
  9. Pixel•OnlineCreation icon

    Pixel•OnlineCreation

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    Pixel•OnlineCreation is a unique website where you can edit and create anything as easily as clicking on buttons.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Pixel•OnlineCreation screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Live Preview
    6.  Online editor

    Pixel•OnlineCreation VS Adobe Illustrator

     
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