The Best Free Inkscape AlternativesTop Vector Graphic Apps & Digital Painting Tools like Inkscape

The best free 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 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Inkscape are Affinity, Graphite, LibreOffice - Draw and GodSVG.

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  1. Linearity Curve icon

    Linearity Curve

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Linearity Curve vs Inkscape Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Because you only get 10 free “curves” - it’s misleading

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Volconon
    Negative
    3

    Requires Subscription to Export in SVG, or go beyond 1024x1024 in the formats you are allowed!!!

    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    ease of use, low learning curve, active development and support

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Linearity Curve is Freemium and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  2. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     61 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.

    67 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. Graphite icon

    Graphite

     96 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.

    53 Graphite alternatives

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    • Online
    Made using nondestructive boolean operations and procedural polka dot patterns
     
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    VistaCreate

    An intuitive online design tool offering advanced features like animation, video editing, and over 150,000 templates. Access a library of 70 million+ assets including vectors, photos, and sounds. Ideal for social media, marketing...

    https://create.vista.com
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  6. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

     312 likes

    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.

    99 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    LibreOffice - Draw vs Inkscape Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    15

    LibreOffice Draw is a very simple drawing suite. It may be sufficient for many, but not sufficient to be declared an alternative to InkScape.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    7

    LibreOffice draw is good for schemes, but not for what Inkscape does - Inkscape is a graphic design tool, not a scheme creator.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Sebastian
    Positive
    0

    As good as Inkscape and its FOSS.

    3 of 4 comments
    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
  7. GodSVG icon

    GodSVG

     34 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.

    14 GodSVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
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    isaacsgraphic2
    Negative
    0

    GodSVG is not much like Inkscape - it's a very limited interface for editing svg code, but not really a tool for illustration, design or text. It seems like a nice tool, just not a good alternative to Inkscape.

    • GodSVG is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
  8. Karbon icon

    Karbon

     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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Karbon vs Inkscape Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Karbon and Inkscape are both great and are the only alternatives to each other that support the same wide range of operating systems.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Karbon is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
  10. LazPaint icon

    LazPaint

     46 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Main UI
     
  11. Concepts icon

    Concepts

     31 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...

    45 Concepts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. sK1 icon

    sK1

     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

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    sK1 vs Inkscape Comments
    AntumDeluge
    Positive
    1

    It does not have all the features that Inkscape has, but it is a much lighter weight free & open source alternative.

    • sK1 is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
  14. Vectr icon

    Vectr

     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.

    101 Vectr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Vectr vs Inkscape Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    Vectr requires an Internet connection.

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

    • Vectr is Freemium and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  15. Expressive Canvas icon

    Expressive Canvas

     11 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Expressive Canvas (2023.0.1 BETA)
     
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