The Best Open Source CorelDRAW Graphics Suite AlternativesTop Vector Graphic Apps & Digital Painting Tools like CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

The best open source alternative to CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is Inkscape. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and 14 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to CorelDRAW Graphics Suite are Graphite, PhotoSplice, SVG-Edit and Karbon.

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  1. Inkscape icon
     2398 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.

    136 Inkscape alternatives

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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  2. Graphite icon
     119 likes

    Vector graphics and animation editor featuring free, open source access, nondestructive workflow, node-based generative design, layer compositing, browser use, and upcoming support for photo editing, painting, publishing, VFX, and desktop apps in alpha release.

    58 Graphite alternatives

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    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. PhotoSplice icon
     39 likes

    Offline raster and vector editor with PSD/PSB support, layer groups, clipping and layer masks, layer styles, smart objects and smart filters. It includes drawing, retouching and path tools, advanced text layout, action playback, scripts, sidebar plugins, and file dialogs.

    46 PhotoSplice alternatives

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    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  4. SVG-Edit icon
     36 likes

    SVG-edit is a fast, web-based, JavaScript-driven SVG drawing editor that works in any modern browser.

    40 SVG-Edit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. Karbon icon
     58 likes

    Karbon is a vector drawing application with a user interface that is easy to use, highly customizable and extensible. That makes Karbon a great application for users starting to explore the world of vector graphics as well as for artists wanting to create breathtaking vector art.

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. sK1 icon
     36 likes

    sK1 is an open source cross-platform vector graphics editor like CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, or Freehand. The major feature of sK1 is a professional precise printing and prepress ready PDF output.

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. 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.

    93 Apache OpenOffice Draw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. BitMappery icon
     3 likes

    A photo editing tool running inside your web browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Kleki icon
     10 likes

    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.

    67 Kleki alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Cenon icon
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    Graphical tool of a special kind. Build upon a modular graphics core, Cenon offers a wide variety of applications. The feature-rich Cenon core is open source software and at home on many computer platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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  11. DrawBerry icon
     6 likes

    All the features of other vector editing applications such as Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape, in a free, easy to use, powerful application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Ruwa icon
     3 likes

    Ruwa is a free and open-source desktop application for digital painting and illustration on Windows. It combines a focused, customizable interface with a flexible brush system designed for both simple sketching and more detailed artwork.

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
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