Affinity Designer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Graphic Design Tools

The best Graphic Design 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 many of them are Graphic Design Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Graphic Design Tool alternatives to Affinity Designer are Linearity Curve, Adobe Photoshop, Affinity and Canva.

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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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    • 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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  6. Affinity icon

    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. Canva icon

    Canva

     385 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.

    93 Canva alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

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

    Graphite

     94 likes

    Graphite is a free, open source vector graphics editor and animation engine, available now in alpha. Get creative with a fully nondestructive editing workflow that combines layer-based compositing with node-based generative design.

    60 Graphite alternatives

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    • Online
    Made using nondestructive boolean operations and procedural polka dot patterns
     
  10. Sketch icon

    Sketch

     252 likes

    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...

    83 Sketch alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    App icon design
     
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    Comments about Sketch as an Alternative to Affinity Designer
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Integrations within many platforms, the wide spread community and support

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Sketch is Paid and ProprietaryAffinity Designer is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. 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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    Vectr

     92 likes

    Vectr is a free graphics editor. Vectr is collaborative like Google Docs, and runs in your web browser. With an intuitive interface, Vectr is easy to learn and use.

    104 Vectr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  13. 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
    Expressive Canvas (2023.0.1 BETA)
     
  14. 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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  15. CorelDRAW Go icon

    CorelDRAW Go

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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