Inkscape AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Vector Graphic Apps

The best free Vector Graphic alternative to Inkscape is Linearity Curve. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Inkscape and loads of them are free Vector Graphic Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Vector Graphic App alternatives to Inkscape are Affinity, Graphite, LibreOffice - Draw and GodSVG.

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  1. Linearity Curve icon
     354 likes

    Desktop vector design for Mac with tools for complex illustrations, SVG conversion, Auto Trace, AI-powered background removal, advanced typography, layers, artboards, gradient support, real-time collaboration, and seamless compatibility with design files.

    39 Linearity Curve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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  2. Affinity icon
     73 likes

    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.

    78 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. Graphite icon
     103 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.

    55 Graphite alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    100 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
     
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  5. GodSVG icon
     36 likes

    Interactive vector editor built with Godot for creating or editing SVG files, featuring UI-based element manipulation, live code updates, direct markup access, no added metadata, minimal abstraction, clean output, and intended use on desktop plus mobile devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
     
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  6. Karbon icon
     57 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.

    44 Karbon alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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  7. Concepts icon
     32 likes

    Concepts is the digital design sketchbook of the future. It’s powerful, flexible and smart, so you can go from quick sketches to beautiful and precise illustrations in a single app. Enhance your creative capabilities with our infinite canvas, flexible multi-touch shape guides...

    47 Concepts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. sK1 icon
     37 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.

    33 sK1 alternatives

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  9. Vectr icon
     92 likes

    Free vector graphics editor offering real-time collaborative editing, browser and cross-platform desktop support, scalable design tools, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, JPEG import/export, grouping and shape manipulation, and intuitive pen and freehand drawing options.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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  10. Expressive Canvas makes creating eye-catching vector illustrations, pixel-perfect icons, and other digital assets more straightforward than ever before.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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