Illustrator Alternatives for Linux

Adobe Illustrator is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Adobe Illustrator and 14 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Adobe Illustrator are MyPaint, GodSVG, Boxy SVG and Karbon.

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  1. Inkscape icon

    Inkscape

     2340 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).

    125 Inkscape alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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  2. MyPaint icon

    MyPaint

     392 likes

    The biggest difference with Illustrator is that MyPaint works with bitmaps instead of vector graphics. It's open source software designed mainly to illustrate and draw with a digitizer tablet. It has a simple interface, where almost all the basic drawing functions are assigned to keyboard shortcuts, which improves workflow speed. In addition, you can hide the entire graphical interface and focus all attention on the drawing without being distracted by unnecessary or complex buttons or palettes. It's a good option if you are interested in digital illustration without too many overwhelming features.

    130 MyPaint alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. GodSVG icon

    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.

    14 GodSVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
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  5. Boxy SVG icon

    Boxy SVG

     50 likes

    Vector editor for browser with transforms, symbol management, boolean ops, freehand and Bezier paths, advanced shape tools, gradients, raster import/export, grouping, Google Fonts, customizable shortcuts, and HTML5 serialization for diverse designs.

    55 Boxy SVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Android
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  6. Karbon icon

    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

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. LazPaint icon

    LazPaint

     46 likes

    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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. Apache OpenOffice Draw icon

    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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. sK1 icon

    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.

    33 sK1 alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Repath Studio icon

    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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Sketsa SVG Editor icon

    Sketsa SVG Editor

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    Sketsa is a cross platform vector drawing application based on Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG). The visual design tools allows designer to select, draw, and edit objects easily, while the integrated SVG XML source editor allows them to hand edit SVG source code for greater...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    InsightPoint

     11 likes

    InsightPoint is a cool multi-scene vector drawing tool for Windows and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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