Adobe InDesign AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Vector Graphic Apps

The best Vector Graphic alternative to Adobe InDesign is Affinity, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Adobe InDesign and 12 are Vector Graphic Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Vector Graphic App alternatives to Adobe InDesign are Canva, Aktivisda, Polotno and Baseline.

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  1. Affinity icon
     93 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    103 Affinity alternatives

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    • Mac
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  2. Canva icon
     415 likes

    A comprehensive design application combining innovative photo and video editing with advanced AI capabilities to streamline creating designs. Users can produce unique graphics, engaging social media content using customizable templates and thousands of images, videos, and fonts accessible through its vast library.

    191 Canva alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  3. Aktivisda icon
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    Aktivisda is a web application to facilitate the creation of visuals that use the graphic charter of an organization, and the spreading of this graphic charter.

    72 Aktivisda alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Polotno icon
     23 likes

    A versatile visual design suite offering an intuitive canvas editor, automated template creation for social media and ads, video editing integration for apps, and asset management through unlimited libraries. Supports various storage options and is made for creative scale.

    110 Polotno alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  5. Baseline icon
     6 likes

    This tool simplifies brand content creation, offering an easy guide to build consistent designs quickly. It features templates for major platforms, ensuring efficiency and professionalism with no manual alterations. Ideal for those prioritizing speed and ease in branding.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. Drawtify icon
     7 likes

    Free Online Vector Graphic Editor with Great Design Templates and Elements. With powerful vector editor, you can create beautiful graphics online for free, such as SVG graphics, vector logos, infographics, flyer, poster, banners, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. CorelDRAW Go icon
     1 like

    Design t-shirts, social media images, & more with templates or from scratch. Enjoy vector editing freedom that outshines the alternatives.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. CleverBrush icon
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    CleverBrush is a graphic design app that is high tech, quick, reliable, cutting edge and brilliant. Their web vector editor and photo collage builder are speedy. You can replace your legacy web2print software with CleverBrush and make use of an extended set of features to add...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  9. Avnac icon
     2 likes

    Design in the browser, openly. You already have saved work in this browser. Open your files and keep editing.

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    • Online
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  10. imPRESSion and imPRESSion Lite are affordable desktop publishing applications that combine powerful vector graphics drawing with a range of text handling functions.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. IDMarkz icon
     1 like

    IDMarkz standalone app lets you preview, export & open Adobe InDesign documents in many other file formats & apps. Export InDesign to QuarkXPress, Affinity Publisher, older InDesign versions, Acrobat, Illustrator, IDML, PDF, TIFF, PNG, JPEG, GIF, ...

    4 IDMarkz alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. mydroo icon
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    Modern, browser-based vector editor for posters, PDFs, and print - editable PDF import, real-time collaboration, print-ready export.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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