The Best Affinity Designer AlternativesTop Vector Graphic Apps & Digital Painting Tools like Affinity Designer

Affinity Designer is described as 'Fast, smooth vector graphic design software with curve precision, vibrant colors, live gradients, and dynamic drawing tools, ideal for professionals' and is a very popular Vector Graphic app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Affinity Designer for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Web-based, Windows, iPad and Linux apps. The best Affinity Designer alternative is Linearity Curve, which is free. Other great apps like Affinity Designer are Inkscape, Adobe Photoshop, Photopea and Adobe Illustrator.

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Fast, smooth vector graphic design software with curve precision, vibrant colors, live gradients, and dynamic drawing tools, ideal for professionals.

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Affinity Designer alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2025
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  1. Linearity Curve icon
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    Linearity Curve is the vector-based design platform that empowers marketing teams to create captivating content together.

    35 Linearity Curve alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

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

    Linearity Curve VS Affinity Designer

     
    • Almost everyone thinks Linearity Curve is a great Affinity Designer alternative.

    • Linearity Curve is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Affinity Designer.

    • Linearity Curve is the most popular free alternative to Affinity Designer.

    • Linearity Curve is Freemium and ProprietaryAffinity Designer is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Inkscape icon
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    Open source vector graphics editor with SVG support. Offers tablet support, non-destructive editing, and live previews. No registration needed, works offline, extensible with plugins, and provides privacy-focused, ad-free experience across multiple platforms.

    125 Inkscape alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Scalable
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Vectorize raster images
    3.  Support for SVG
    4.  Live Path Effects
    5.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  Edit PDF
    10.  High-resolution images
    11.  Visual Editing
    12.  Symbols

    Inkscape VS Affinity Designer

     
    Comments about Inkscape as an Alternative to Affinity Designer
    Pedro Trujillo
    Positive May 8, 2022
    2

    It's the only real free alternative to Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw and Affinity Designer

    Guest
    Positive Apr 4, 2019
    0

    I do some light works. so it work for me very well

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    • Most users think Inkscape is a great Affinity Designer alternative.

    • Inkscape is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Affinity Designer.

    • Inkscape is the most popular Open Source alternative to Affinity Designer.

    • Inkscape is Free and Open SourceAffinity Designer is Paid and Proprietary
    • Inkscape is Customizable and Privacy focusedAffinity Designer is not according to our users
  3. Adobe Photoshop icon
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    Comprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Extensible via plug-ins.

    223 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Advanced brush settings
    5.  Image Processing
    6.  Raster graphics
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Color Picker
    9.  Resizing dpi
    10.  Hardware Accelerated
    11.  Support for CMYK Mode
    12.  Non Destructive Editing

    Adobe Photoshop VS Affinity Designer

     
    Comments about Adobe Photoshop as an Alternative to Affinity Designer
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    nidrax1309
    Negative May 26, 2021
    3

    Photoshop is not a vector graphic design software

    Guest
    Negative Jan 9, 2025
    0

    Photoshop is not a vector graphic software

    Guest
    Negative Feb 17, 2024
    0

    It is not a vector graphics editor it is a raster graphics editor not an alternative to designer

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    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based alternative to Affinity Designer.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular commercial alternative to Affinity Designer.

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryAffinity Designer is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Photopea icon
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    Online photo editor, which can work with PSD, XCF and Sketch files (Photoshop, Gimp and Sketch App). Convert between PSD, XCF, JPG, PNG and many other formats.

    104 Photopea alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    Top Photopea Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Open PSD files
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Vectorize raster images
    5.  Photoshop-like
    6.  Sketch to PSD
    7.  RAW Photo Editors
    8.  Text tool
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Colorize Photo
    12.  No registration required

    Photopea VS Affinity Designer

     
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    This vector graphics editor offers sophisticated tools for drawing, typography, and color management. Equipped with powerful features like multiple art boards, Blob Brush for vector painting, and transparency in gradients, it supports designs for print, web, interactive, motion, and mobile platforms.

    92 Adobe Illustrator alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad

    Top Adobe Illustrator Features

    1.  Export to PDF
    2.  Vector strokes
    3.  Vectorize raster images
    4.  Automatic Alignment
    5.  Color Picker
    6.  Windows Compatible
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Support for CMYK Mode
    9.  Save as eps
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Pressure Sensitivity
    12.  Drawing Tablet Support

    Adobe Illustrator VS Affinity Designer

     
  6. Canva icon
     360 likes
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    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.

    59 Canva alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Online editor
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Drag and Drop
    4.  Export to PNG
    5.  Online collaboration
    6.  Grease Pencil
    7.  RAW Photo Editors
    8.  Facial Recognition
    9.  Drawing Tablet Support
    10.  AI-Powered
    11.  Timeline-based
    12.  Ad-free

    Canva VS Affinity Designer

     
    • Canva is the most popular Android, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Affinity Designer.

    • Canva is Freemium and ProprietaryAffinity Designer is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Graphite icon
     67 likes
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    Graphite is a free, open source vector and raster graphics editor, available now in alpha. Get creative with a fully nondestructive editing workflow that combines layer-based compositing with node-based generative design.

    54 Graphite alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Node Based
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  Text to Image Generation
    10.  WYSIWYG Support
    11.  Export to SVG

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  8. GodSVG icon
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    GodSVG is an editor for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files. Unlike other editors, it represents the SVG code directly, doesn't add any metadata, and even lets you edit the SVG code in real time. GodSVG is inspired by the need for an SVG editor without abstractions that...

    10 GodSVG alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android

    GodSVG Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Support for SVG
    6.  GdScript

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  9. Pixelmator icon
     419 likes
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    Image editing software for macOS and iOS, offering nondestructive, GPU-powered editing with machine learning features, RAW support, custom brushes, and seamless macOS integration for touch-ups, painting, and creative compositions.

    148 Pixelmator alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Open PSD files
    2.  RAW Photo Editors
    3.  Retouch photos
    4.  Healing brush
    5.  Stickers
    6.  Tablet support
    7.  Multiple Font Colors
    8.  Asset Pipeline
    9.  Support for 64 bit

    Pixelmator VS Affinity Designer

     
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    A full suite of graphic design software that provides vector illustration, page layout, image editing, and tracing software. Designed for professional designers, it delivers precision tools, excellent file compatibility, and quality content for crafting professional results from creative ideas.

    83 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Desktop Publishing
    2.  Pixel accuracy
    3.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Pressure Sensitivity
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  Non Destructive Editing

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  11. Sketch icon
     247 likes
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    Sketch is a vector-based design tool for Mac with a focus on screen design. It’s used primarily by screen designers who create websites, icons, and user interfaces for desktop and mobile devices. For beginners and industry professionals alike, Sketch’s powerful and easy-to-use...

    81 Sketch alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Sketch Features

    1.  UI Design
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Symbols
    4.  Create UI Components
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Auto Layout
    7.  Artwork
    8. InVision icon  InVision Integration
    9.  Bitmap Editing

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    Comments about Sketch as an Alternative to Affinity Designer
    Guest
    Positive May 4, 2017
    1

    Integrations within many platforms, the wide spread community and support

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    • This alternative is disputed. Sketch is a legitimate Affinity Designer alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Sketch is Paid and ProprietaryAffinity Designer is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. Adobe Fireworks icon
     158 likes
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    Enhances web design with bitmap and vector editing, specialized tools for rapid prototyping, hierarchical layers, smart guides, slices, symbols, and 9-slice scaling. Excellent image compression and format support, including JPEG, PNG, and GIF, ensures web optimization.

    53 Adobe Fireworks alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Discontinued

    Development of Fireworks has been stopped, but last version, Adobe Fireworks CS6 (v12), released in 2012, is still available as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud icon Adobe Creative Cloud , selecting the option Show Older Apps in Preferences

    Adobe Fireworks Features

    1.  Support for 4K
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Open PSD files
    6.  Bitmap Editing

    Adobe Fireworks VS Affinity Designer

     
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