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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 12 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Adobe Illustrator are Boxy SVG, Karbon, LazPaint and VectorStyler.

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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.

    39 Linearity Curve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    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
    • Linearity Curve is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAdobe Illustrator is not according to our users
  2. Boxy SVG icon

    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.

    55 Boxy SVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    Paul
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    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
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    No import or export of ai and eps

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  4. Karbon icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    VectorStyler

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    VectorStyler (for Mac) is an advanced vector graphics and illustration software, with a competitive feature set, and several new features and workflow enhancements. VectorStyler is developed with the goal of providing all the capabilities, designers and illustrators are familiar...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. RealWorld Paint icon

    RealWorld Paint

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    RealWorld Paint is an free portable image/photo/animation editor. It supports layers with styles and can import and export Photoshop, GIMP and Paint.net images with layers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. 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 .

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
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  11. QueekyPaint icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Bluetail

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    Bluetail is a beautifully designed easy to use vector drawing application to help you create inspiring vector graphics.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  14. Logo Art icon

    Logo Art

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    Logo Art is easy to use template based logo illustration graphic application for teams and individuals.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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