Canva AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Vector Graphic Apps

The best Vector Graphic alternative to Canva is Penpot, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Canva and 16 are Vector Graphic Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Vector Graphic App alternatives to Canva are Affinity, Figma, Affinity Designer and Penpot Desktop.

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  1. Penpot icon

    Penpot

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    Open-source design platform offering web-based and self-hosted workflows, code inspection in HTML and CSS, adaptive layouts with CSS Grid and Flex, real-time collaboration, auto layout features, reusable components, design tokens, layer support, plugins, and no tracking.

    67 Penpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Powerful interaction design tool for designers and developers.
     
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    Comments about Penpot as an Alternative to Canva
    t4d
    Positive
    2

    It's free and open source, so we can be sure it does not go away.

    Anikmoujegy
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    0

    It's free and open source, so we can be sure it does not go away.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Penpot is a great Canva alternative.

    • Penpot is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Canva.

    • Penpot is the most popular Open Source alternative to Canva.

    • Penpot is Freemium and Open SourceCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     48 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.

    65 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Affinity is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Canva.

    • Affinity is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Figma

     236 likes
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    Figma is a web-based platform offering a robust set of tools for vector graphics editing and prototyping, along with offline desktop apps for seamless workflows. Designed specifically for UI and UX design, it emphasizes real-time collaboration, visual versioning, and vector networks to streamline the designer's work.

    96 Figma alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Almost everyone thinks Figma is a great Canva alternative.

    • Figma is the most popular SaaS alternative to Canva.

    • Figma is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
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  6. Affinity Designer icon

    Affinity Designer

     382 likes
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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.

    62 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 commercial alternative to Canva.

    • Affinity Designer is Paid and ProprietaryCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Penpot Desktop

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    Penpot Desktop is an unofficial desktop application for the open-source design tool, Penpot.

    27 Penpot Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Penpot Desktop is the most popular Linux alternative to Canva.

    • Penpot Desktop is Free and Open SourceCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. 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.

    101 Vectr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  10. Polotno icon

    Polotno

     21 likes
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    A versatile visual design suite offering an intuitive canvas editor, automated template creation for social media and ads, video editing integration for apps, and asset management through unlimited libraries. Supports various storage options and is made for creative scale.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Comments about Polotno as an Alternative to Canva
    federicomenoyo
    Negative
    3

    Only their SDK is FOSS, the server running the web app is not open source, it's closed source.

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    • Polotno is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Aktivisda icon

    Aktivisda

     10 likes
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    Aktivisda is a web application to facilitate the creation of visuals that use the graphic charter of an organization, and the spreading of this graphic charter.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Aktivisda as an Alternative to Canva
    maurosoft391
    Negative
    -2

    difficult to find the exe file.

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    • Most users think Aktivisda is a great Canva alternative.

    • Aktivisda is Free and Open SourceCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Genially icon

    Genially

     28 likes
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    Advanced online tool for creating interactive presentations, images, and infographics, enriched with animations and effects, ultimately engaging businesspeople, marketers, and designers worldwide. Features include over 1000 templates, a drag-and-drop interface, and community support.

    45 Genially alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    GoDaddy Studio

     8 likes
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    GoDaddy Studio (formerly Over) is the easy-to-use social media content creator, photo editor, story maker, and graphic design app. Create stand-out social posts, Instagram stories, graphics, logo designs, Link in Bio sites and so much more — no design skills necessary!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  14. Kittl icon

    Kittl

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    Speed up your workflows with Kittl's AI-powered design tools and gain instant access to a ton of stunning illustrations, fonts, photos, icons, and textures.

    63 Kittl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  15. CorelDRAW Go icon

    CorelDRAW Go

     1 like
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    Design t-shirts, social media images, & more with templates or from scratch. Enjoy vector editing freedom that outshines the alternatives.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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