Inkscape AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor alternative to Inkscape is Affinity Designer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Affinity or Graphite. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Inkscape and many of them are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Inkscape are CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, LazPaint, sK1 and Vectr.

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  1. 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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    Comments about Affinity Designer as an Alternative to Inkscape
    Top Positive Comment
    westmann
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    Both Affinity Designer and Inkscape are amazing vector graphics tools! I use them both all the time and love it!

    Top Negative Comment
    aryluneix
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    few functions and flexible settings unlike inkscape, more suitable for simple projects and layout...

    Ruyeex
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    It's compatible with Inkscape

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    • Most users think Affinity Designer is a great Inkscape alternative.

    • Affinity Designer is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
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    Affinity

     44 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.

    64 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. Graphite icon

    Graphite

     91 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    • Graphite is the most popular Open Source alternative to Inkscape.

    • Graphite is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
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    Xara Designer Pro

    Xara Designer Pro offers tools for illustration, photo editing, and desktop publishing, with exceptional vector design capabilities. Suitable for billboards, business cards, and more, it supports diverse file formats, provides ab...

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  6. 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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  7. LazPaint icon

    LazPaint

     45 likes
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    Raster & vector graphic editor with many tools and filters, written in Lazarus. Portable, 32bit & 64bit versions, ORA format & 16384x16384 image support. In app 3D import & rendering.

    41 LazPaint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. sK1 icon

    sK1

     37 likes
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    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.

    32 sK1 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about sK1 as an Alternative to Inkscape
    AntumDeluge
    Positive
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    It does not have all the features that Inkscape has, but it is a much lighter weight free & open source alternative.

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    • Most users think sK1 is a great Inkscape alternative.

    • sK1 is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
  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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    Comments about Vectr as an Alternative to Inkscape
    Guest
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    5

    Vectr requires an Internet connection.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    2

    Inkscape shows much more intuitive interface and workflow, as well as much more complex capabilities.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    temfrong
    Positive
    -10

    It has better ui, and more easy to use

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    • Some users think Vectr is a great Inkscape alternative, some don't.

    • Vectr is Freemium and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  11. Xara Designer Pro icon

    Xara Designer Pro

     32 likes
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    Xara Designer Pro offers tools for illustration, photo editing, and desktop publishing, with exceptional vector design capabilities. Suitable for billboards, business cards, and more, it supports diverse file formats, provides abundant templates, and powers web design and prototyping without coding.

    57 Xara Designer Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Xara Designer Pro as an Alternative to Inkscape
    Michiel
    Positive
    2

    Though commercial it's fast and packed with features. Not as expandable as Inkscape the core engine is very fast and the way it handles bitmaps leaves Inkscape far behind

    Mursku
    Positive
    0

    Xara Designer is way faster and stable than Inkscape. You can think of it as what Paint Tool Sai is to raster art programs (super responsive and stable, but has limited number of tools), Xara Designer is the same to vector art.

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    • Most users think Xara Designer Pro is a great Inkscape alternative.

    • Xara Designer Pro is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  12. Xara Photo & Graphic Designer icon

    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer

     28 likes
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    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer, formerly Xara Xtreme, is a fast graphics software with versatile illustration tools and advanced photo management. It streamlines creative tasks, allowing users to retouch images, create social media posts, and design website graphics in one...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. PixTeller icon

    PixTeller

     18 likes
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    Online platform for making both static images and animated designs with customizable templates. Enables creation and download of graphics, animations, social media visuals, logos, banners, flyers, covers, and presentations from any device without software installation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  14. PicMonkey icon

    PicMonkey

     50 likes
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    PicMonkey is a feature-rich online photo editor that works right in your browser; no downloads necessary. Touch-up tools like Teeth Whiten, Blemish Fix, Weight Loss. Effects like Orton, Cross Process, Color Boost, with drag and drop ease.

    129 PicMonkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Guest
    Negative
    10

    It doesn’t seem to have anything to do with vectoring

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    11

    PicMonkey is not a vector graphics editor, it is a picture editor

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. PicMonkey is a legitimate Inkscape alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • PicMonkey is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  15. VectorStyler icon

    VectorStyler

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    VectorStyler (for Mac) is an advanced vector graphics and illustration software, with a competitive feature set, and several new features and workflow enhancements. VectorStyler is developed with the goal of providing all the capabilities, designers and illustrators are familiar...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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