Affinity Designer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Color Picker Tools

The best Color Picker alternative to Affinity Designer is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Affinity Designer and ten of them are Color Picker Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Color Picker Tool alternatives to Affinity Designer are Linearity Curve, Adobe Photoshop, Affinity and Adobe Illustrator.

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  1. Inkscape icon

    Inkscape

     2311 likes

    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.

    123 Inkscape alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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    Comments about Inkscape as an Alternative to Affinity Designer
    Pedro Trujillo
    Positive
    2

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

    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Inkscape is Free and Open SourceAffinity Designer is Paid and Proprietary
    • Inkscape is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightAffinity Designer is not according to our users
  4. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

     2421 likes

    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.

    225 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Google Chrome
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    nidrax1309
    Negative
    3

    Photoshop is not a vector graphic design software

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Photoshop is not a vector graphic software

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryAffinity Designer is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Affinity

     55 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.

    68 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Adobe Illustrator icon

    Adobe Illustrator

     523 likes

    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.

    95 Adobe Illustrator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
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  8. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite icon

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

     216 likes

    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.

    89 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  10. Boxy SVG icon

    Boxy SVG

     48 likes

    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.

    56 Boxy SVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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  11. Expressive Canvas icon

    Expressive Canvas

     11 likes

    Expressive Canvas makes creating eye-catching vector illustrations, pixel-perfect icons, and other digital assets more straightforward than ever before.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  12. VectorStyler icon

    VectorStyler

     3 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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