Artboard AlternativesVector Graphic Apps & Digital Painting Tools like Artboard

Artboard is described as 'Vector drawing software for everyone. Simple. Powerful. Fun' and is a Vector Graphic app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Artboard for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, Linux and iPad apps. The best Artboard alternative is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Artboard are Affinity Designer, Graphite, Adobe Illustrator and Sketch.

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  1. Inkscape icon

    Inkscape

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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    • Inkscape is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Artboard.

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

    • Inkscape is Free and Open SourceArtboard is Paid and Proprietary
    • Inkscape is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightArtboard is not according to our users
  2. Affinity Designer icon

    Affinity Designer

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    A precise vector graphic design software built for creative professionals, offering vibrant colors, high-speed performance, live gradients, customizable shapes, and unique non-destructive features for superior design flexibility.

    61 Affinity Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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    • Affinity Designer is the most popular iPad alternative to Artboard.

    • Affinity Designer is the most popular commercial alternative to Artboard.

    • Affinity Designer is Paid and ProprietaryArtboard is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Graphite icon

    Graphite

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Graphite is the most popular Web-based alternative to Artboard.

    • Graphite is Free and Open SourceArtboard is Paid and Proprietary
    • Graphite is Privacy focused and LightweightArtboard is not according to our users
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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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    Adobe Illustrator

     521 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
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  7. 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...

    81 Sketch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    App icon design
     
  8. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  10. Vectr icon

    Vectr

     92 likes
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    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.

    100 Vectr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  11. Akira icon

    Akira

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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GTK+
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  12. Kleki icon

    Kleki

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    Kleki is a multi-platform web app for painting and editing. It features: 4 different brushes; pressure sensitivity for Wacom tablets; up to 8 layers; numerous filters with real-time preview; import to PSD, PNG, JPEG; export to JPEG and PNG; upload to imgur.com; local storage.

    64 Kleki alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  13. Vecteezy Editor icon

    Vecteezy Editor

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    The Vecteezy Editor is a free SVG editor designed to allow anyone to quickly and easily create beautiful graphics directly in the browser. This tool is built into the largest database of free vector graphics on the internet.

    72 Vecteezy Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Chromium
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  14. Hyvector icon

    Hyvector

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    Your friendly vector editor.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  15. Dotgrid icon

    Dotgrid

     24 likes
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    A simple vector illustration tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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