Affinity Designer Alternatives for Linux

Affinity Designer is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative 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 available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Affinity Designer are Canva, GodSVG, Boxy SVG and Apache OpenOffice Draw.

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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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    Platforms

    • 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
  2. 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

     33 likes

    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...

    14 GodSVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
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  5. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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  6. Apache OpenOffice Draw icon

    Apache OpenOffice Draw

     125 likes

    Draw, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a graphics editor that gives you the tools to communicate with visuals and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is powerful tool for posters, graphs, charts, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    For technical drawings with integrated graduation function (not available in PowerPoint)
     
  7. Akira icon

    Akira

     28 likes

    Akira is a native Linux Design application built in Vala and GTK. Akira focuses on offering a modern and fast approach to UI and UX Design, mainly targeting web designers and graphic designers. The main goal is to offer a valid and professional solution for designers who want to...

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GTK+
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  9. Repath Studio icon

    Repath Studio

     3 likes

    A cross platform vector graphics editor, that combines procedural tooling with traditional design workflows. It includes an interactive shell, which allows evaluating code to generate shapes, or even extend the editor on the fly.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Dotgrid icon

    Dotgrid

     24 likes

    A simple vector illustration tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Alva icon

    Alva

     15 likes

    Alva works with your production frontend components, adding up-to-date, responsive, and interactive designs to your living styleguide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Xfig icon

    Xfig

     8 likes

    Xfig is an interactive drawing tool which runs under X Window System Version 11 Release 4 (X11R4) or later, on most UNIX-compatible platforms, and e.g. under Darwin on the MacIntosh and any X server under Microsoft Windows.

    21 Xfig alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Library - importing drawings
     
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