Affinity Designer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Vector Graphic Apps

The best Vector Graphic 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 Vector Graphic Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Vector Graphic App alternatives to Affinity Designer are Linearity Curve, Affinity, Photopea and Canva.

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  1. Inkscape icon

    Inkscape

     2300 likes
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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.

    122 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
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    It's the only real free alternative to Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw and Affinity Designer

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Inkscape is a great Affinity Designer alternative.

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

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

    • 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
  2. Linearity Curve icon

    Linearity Curve

     354 likes
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    Linearity Curve is the vector-based design platform that empowers marketing teams to create captivating content together.

    39 Linearity Curve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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

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

    • Linearity Curve is Freemium and ProprietaryAffinity Designer is Paid and Proprietary
    • Linearity Curve is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAffinity Designer is not according to our users
  4. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     52 likes
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    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.

    66 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Adobe Illustrator

    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 sup...

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  6. Photopea icon

    Photopea

     333 likes
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    Browser-based image editing supports PSD, XCF, Sketch formats, advanced layers, vector tools, RAW photo support, and exports in 40+ formats. Fully client-side with AI background removal, content-aware tools, and privacy as files never leave your device.

    111 Photopea alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Photopea is the most popular SaaS alternative to Affinity Designer.

    • Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryAffinity Designer is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Canva icon

    Canva

     383 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.

    91 Canva alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • 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. Adobe Illustrator icon

    Adobe Illustrator

     523 likes
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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.

    93 Adobe Illustrator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
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  10. Graphite icon

    Graphite

     92 likes
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    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.

    59 Graphite alternatives

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    • Online
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  11. GodSVG icon

    GodSVG

     33 likes
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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...

    13 GodSVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
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  12. Sketch icon

    Sketch

     252 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...

    82 Sketch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Comments about Sketch as an Alternative to Affinity Designer
    Guest
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    Integrations within many platforms, the wide spread community and support

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  13. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite icon

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

     215 likes
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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.

    87 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  14. Adobe Fireworks icon

    Adobe Fireworks

     159 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.

    52 Adobe Fireworks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  15. Boxy SVG icon

    Boxy SVG

     48 likes
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    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.

    55 Boxy SVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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