Inkscape AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

The best Digital Painting alternative to Inkscape is Linearity Curve, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Inkscape and many of them are Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Digital Painting Tool alternatives to Inkscape are Krita, Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer and Graphite.

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Inkscape

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Vector Graphic App
Free • Open Source

Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.

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Inkscape alternatives page was last updated Aug 4, 2024

Linearity Curve
Linearity Curve is the vector-based design platform that empowers marketing teams to create captivating content together.
36 Linearity Curve alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Vector Graphic App
- Graphic Design Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
+8
Top Linearity Curve Features
1. Vector strokes
2. Works Offline
3. Artboards
4. Ad-free
5. Vectorize raster images
6. Vector painting
7. Support for Layers
8. Color Picker
9. No Coding Required
10. Cloud Sync
11. Hardware Accelerated
12. Live Preview
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Volconon
Requires Subscription to Export in SVG, or go beyond 1024x1024 in the formats you are allowed!!!
Negative comment •Jul 20, 2024
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Guest
ease of use, low learning curve, active development and support
Positive comment •Sep 30, 2020
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- Almost everyone thinks Linearity Curve is a great Inkscape alternative.
- Linearity Curve is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Inkscape.
- Linearity Curve is the most popular free alternative to Inkscape.
- Linearity Curve is Freemium and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source

Krita
Krita is a professional Free and open source (FOSS) painting program. It is made by artists that want to see affordable art tools for everyone within concept art, texture and matte painters, illustrations and comics.
150 Krita alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Digital Painting Tool
- Image Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android Tablet
- Epic Games Store
- PortableApps.com
- Steam
+3
Top Krita Features
1. Digital Drawing
2. Digital Painting
3. Blending brushes
4. Keyframe Animation
5. Drawing 2D
6. Advanced brush settings
7. Drawing Tablet Support
8. Lightweight
9. Digital-painting focused
10. Sketching
11. Color blending
12. Support for Layers
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sentakushi
Inkscape is a vector graphics editor, Krita a raster graphics editor, so they are used for different goals.
Negative comment •Aug 4, 2024
1
- Most users think Krita is a great Inkscape alternative.
- Krita is the most popular Windows, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Inkscape.
- Krita is the most popular Open Source alternative to Inkscape.
- Krita is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
- Krita is LightweightInkscape is not according to our users

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 supports designs for print, web, interactive, motion, and mobile platforms.
96 Adobe Illustrator alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Vector Graphic App
- Digital Painting Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- iPad
Top Adobe Illustrator Features
1. Digital Painting
2. Export to PDF
3. Vector strokes
4. Vectorize raster images
5. Automatic Alignment
6. Windows Compatible
7. Works Offline
8. Color Picker
9. Save as eps
10. Support for CMYK Mode
11. Support for Layers
12. Pressure Sensitivity
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GarretJones136
No words to say how good it is.
Positive comment •Aug 24, 2018
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Guest
Clean user interface makes up for good workflow.
Positive comment •Jan 23, 2017
-5
Guest
Its a very reliable service-- i would consider it better than inkscape
Positive comment •Oct 15, 2018
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- Most users think Adobe Illustrator is a great Inkscape alternative.
- Adobe Illustrator is the most popular Web-based alternative to Inkscape.
- Adobe Illustrator is the most popular commercial alternative to Inkscape.
- Adobe Illustrator is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source

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Xara Photo & Graphic Designer
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 ...

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Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer is the fastest, smoothest, most precise vector graphic design software available. Built from the ground up over a five-year period, every feature, tool, panel and function has been developed with the needs of creative professionals at its core.
54 Affinity Designer alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Vector Graphic App
- Digital Painting Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- iPad
+7
Top Affinity Designer Features
1. No Subscription
2. User friendly
3. Vector strokes
4. Open PSD files
5. Support for Layers
6. Snapping
7. Export to PDF
8. Works Offline
9. Dark Mode
10. Pressure Sensitivity
11. Drawing Tablet Support
12. Non Destructive Editing
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westmann
Both Affinity Designer and Inkscape are amazing vector graphics tools! I use them both all the time and love it!
Positive comment •Jul 19, 2023
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Guest
Affordable price and better interface than Inkscape.
Positive comment •Jan 23, 2017
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Guest
Affinity is an established product with the possibility of growth backed by a company. While Inkscape is open-source software, updated by volunteers. For now, I'll stick with Affinity but I'd prefer to work on Inkscape if only it could make the same usability quality jump that Blender did with its 2.8 update.
Positive comment •Jul 22, 2019
7
- Most users think Affinity Designer is a great Inkscape alternative.
- Affinity Designer is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source

Graphite
Graphite is an in-development raster and vector graphics package that's free and open source. It is powered by a node graph compositing engine that fuses layers with nodes, bringing a procedural approach to your design workflow.
56 Graphite alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Vector Graphic App
- Digital Painting Tool
Platforms
- Online
Top Graphite Features
1. Digital Painting
2. Dark Mode
3. No Tracking
4. Color Picker
5. Ad-free
6. Support for Layers
7. Live Preview
8. Node Based
9. Text to Image Generation
10. WYSIWYG Support
11. No registration required
12. Lightweight
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Procreate
Procreate is a multi-award winning, creative illustration app built from the ground up for iPad with a pocket-sized variant for iPhone. The app features a complete, professional toolset that's accessible while still providing the power and flexibility of desktop counterparts.
54 Procreate alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Digital Painting Tool
- Image Editor
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
+9
Top Procreate Features
1. Apple Pencil support
2. Texture for brushes
3. Custom Brushes
4. Drawing 2D
5. Digital Painting
6. Love
7. Dark Mode
8. Ad-free
9. Support for Layers
10. No registration required
11. Color Picker
12. Support for 4K
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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
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.
88 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Vector Graphic App
- Digital Painting Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
Top CorelDRAW Graphics Suite Features
1. Desktop Publishing
2. Customizable
3. Pixel accuracy
4. Support for Layers
5. Dark Mode
6. Pressure Sensitivity
7. Drawing Tablet Support
8. Ad-free
9. Color Picker
10. Works Offline
11. Custom Brushes
12. Non Destructive Editing
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Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint, previously Manga Studio or ComicStudio in Japan, is a family of software applications for Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows used for the digital creation of comics and manga.
105 Clip Studio Paint alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Digital Painting Tool
- Image Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Samsung Galaxy Store
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Top Clip Studio Paint Features
1. Digital Painting
2. Optimal performance
3. Support for Layers
4. Pressure Sensitivity
5. Texture for brushes
6. Customizable
7. Lightweight
8. Keyframe Animation
9. Cloud Sync
10. Drawing Tablet Support
11. Open PSD files
12. Tablet support
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Guest
Clip Studio Paint has very limited vector features. Just for manga inking. It is not a vector graphic editor at all.
Negative comment •Feb 21, 2019
5
- Most users think Clip Studio Paint is a great Inkscape alternative.
- Clip Studio Paint is the most popular Android alternative to Inkscape.
- Clip Studio Paint is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
- Clip Studio Paint is LightweightInkscape is not according to our users

Karbon
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.
41 Karbon alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Vector Graphic App
- Digital Painting Tool
Platforms
- Linux
- KDE Plasma
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Top Karbon Features
1. Color Picker
2. No registration required
3. Ad-free
4. WYSIWYG Support
5. Support for Layers
6. Non Destructive Editing
7. Works Offline
8. Lightweight
9. Portable
10. KDE
11. High Availability
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Guest
Karbon and Inkscape are both great and are the only alternatives to each other that support the same wide range of operating systems.
Positive comment •Jan 10, 2019
0
- Most users think Karbon is a great Inkscape alternative.
- Karbon is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
- Karbon is LightweightInkscape is not according to our users