Inkscape Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Inkscape for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Inkscape and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Inkscape are Akira, LazPaint, LibreOffice - Draw and Boxy SVG.

Inkscape alternatives are mainly Vector Graphic Apps but may also be Digital Painting Tools or Image Editors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Inkscape.

Inkscape

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Free • Open Source
Vector Graphic App

Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using...

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Krita
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Free • Open Source
Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android Tablet
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Steam
144 Krita alternatives
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.
- - Krita is the most popular Windows, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Inkscape.
- - Krita is the most popular Open Source alternative to Inkscape.
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Krita Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Krita, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. LightweightKrita consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Drawing Tablet SupportKrita supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
4. Support for LayersKrita supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
5. Non Destructive EditingKrita can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
6. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Krita.
7. Color PickerKrita allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
8. Dark ModeKrita supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. Pressure SensitivityKrita can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
Digital Drawing
Blending brushes
Drawing 2D
Advanced brush settings
Digital-painting focused
Color blending
Sketching
Texture painting
Adjustment Layers
Cross-Platform
Akira
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Free • Open Source
UI Design Tool
Linux
GTK+
69 Akira alternatives
Akira is a native Linux Design application built in Vala and GTK. Akira focuses on offering a modern and fast approach to UI and UX Design, mainly targeting web designers and graphic designers. The main goal is to offer a valid and professional solution for designers who want to...
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Akira Features
Drag and Drop Design
UX Design
LazPaint
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
43 LazPaint alternatives
Raster & vector graphic editor with many tools and filters, written in Lazarus (Free Pascal). Portable, 32bit (under 3mb) & 64bit (3.55mb) versions, ORA format & 16384x16384 image support. In app 3D import & rendering.
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LazPaint Features
1. LightweightLazPaint consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for LayersLazPaint supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. PortableLazPaint can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Transparent images
Reads PDN Format
Pixel accuracy
Export to SVG
Support for SVG
LibreOffice - Draw
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Free • Open Source
Diagram Editor
Vector Graphic App
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
91 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives
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.
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LibreOffice - Draw Features
1. PortableLibreOffice - Draw can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Support for LayersLibreOffice - Draw supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. LightweightLibreOffice - Draw consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Ad-freeLibreOffice - Draw doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Auto LayoutLibreOffice - Draw supports layouts that dynamically grow and adapt to the size of its contents.
6. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsLibreOffice - Draw can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
7. Import CSV DataLibreOffice - Draw can import data from a CSV (Comma seperated values) file.
8. Works OfflineLibreOffice - Draw can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Export to PDF
Sequence Diagrams
Document templates
BPMN diagrams
Drawing Board
Auto aligment rulers
Edit PDF
Create UML entities
Workflow
Collaborative Workspaces
Comments about LibreOffice - Draw as a Alternative to Inkscape
Some users think LibreOffice - Draw is a great Inkscape alternative, some don't.
Guest
LibreOffice Draw is a very simple drawing suite. It may be sufficient for many, but not sufficient to be declared an alternative to InkScape.
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Guest
LibreOffice draw is good for schemes, but not for what Inkscape does - Inkscape is a graphic design tool, not a scheme creator.
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Open Source vector graphics editor can create SVG files.
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Boxy SVG
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Paid • Proprietary
Vector Graphic App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
48 Boxy SVG alternatives
Boxy SVG is a vector graphics editor simillar to Adobe Illustrator, Sketch and Inkscape. Made with and for the modern Web Platform. Can do illustrations, icons, banners, mockups, charts, buttons and more.
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Boxy SVG Features
1. Works OfflineBoxy SVG can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Support for LayersBoxy SVG supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Export to SVG
Support for SVG
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Comments about Boxy SVG as a Alternative to Inkscape
Almost everyone thinks Boxy SVG is a great Inkscape alternative.
Guest
I can rotate the picture better than inkscape
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Guest
Super intuitive for creating, and manipulating vector graphics. Solved in 10 min. what others couldn't after hours.
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Karbon
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Free • Open Source
Vector Graphic App
Digital Painting Tool
Graphic Design Tool
Mac
Linux
BSD
KDE Plasma Workspaces
37 Karbon alternatives
Karbon, component of Calligra Suite , is the scalable vector drawing application in KDE. It allows artists to create complex drawings without losing image quality when zooming in on, or resizing the drawing.
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Karbon Features
1. LightweightKarbon consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Color PickerKarbon allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Karbon without registration.
4. Ad-freeKarbon doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. WYSIWYG SupportKarbon integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
6. Support for LayersKarbon supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
7. Non Destructive EditingKarbon can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
8. Works OfflineKarbon can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. PortableKarbon can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
KDE
High Availability
Discontinued
was last modified on Sat, 11 Jul 2015

Comments about Karbon as a Alternative to Inkscape
Most users think Karbon is a great Inkscape alternative.
Guest
Karbon and Inkscape are both great and are the only alternatives to each other that support the same wide range of operating systems.
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Dotgrid
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Free • Open Source
Vector Graphic App
Mac
Windows
Linux
66 Dotgrid alternatives
A simple vector illustration tool.
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Dotgrid Features
1. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Dotgrid.
Clean design
Comments about Dotgrid as a Alternative to Inkscape
Most users think Dotgrid is a great Inkscape alternative.
Guest
i is a very good vector editor tool
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t_mladek
Dotgrid is much more limited in scope than Inkscape.
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sK1
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Free • Open Source
Vector Graphic App
Image Editor
Windows
Linux
32 sK1 alternatives
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.
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sK1 Features
1. Works OfflinesK1 can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. PortablesK1 can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Color PickersK1 allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
4. Non Destructive EditingsK1 can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
5. Support for LayerssK1 supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Comments about sK1 as a Alternative to Inkscape
Most users think sK1 is a great Inkscape alternative.
Jordan
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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Corel Vector
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Paid • Proprietary
Vector Graphic App
Image Editor
UI Design Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Chrome OS
70 Corel Vector alternatives
Corel Vector is a feature-rich vector graphics tool. It is an installable desktop application. It is also a within-browser application for those who prefer this. It has every design feature this writer is aware of within Inkscape, without the recent issues.
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Corel Vector Features
1. PortableCorel Vector can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Ad-freeCorel Vector doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Works OfflineCorel Vector can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Drawing Tablet SupportCorel Vector supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
5. LightweightCorel Vector consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Dark ModeCorel Vector supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
8. Support for LayersCorel Vector supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
9. Color PickerCorel Vector allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
Website wireframing
Built-in Color picker
Browser-based
Persistent Linux
Web fonts
Vectorize raster images
Global palette
Embedded tutorials
Master Design
Asset Pipeline
Comments about Corel Vector as a Alternative to Inkscape
Most users think Corel Vector is a great Inkscape alternative.
Guest
Nice app with better ui ! and better color theme
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mau lopez
Incredible app. High quality app. Completely Apple UI design, elegant and very simple to use. I really like it and it's free.
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Guest
Free program with same functionality and updated looks. Workflow is more streamlined, according to some. Available in the browser as well as on the desktop, both portable and installer versions are available. Covers all the bases!
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ElTortuga
It's free as Inkscape is which is very important so maintaining that quality is a must. (This excludes Adobe and other commercial alternatives). Less buggy than Inkscape and better UI. The UI is particularly better due to its dark theme, I'm not a fan of software that is bright and tend to code with a black background.
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Killy
Much much better UI, once you find where to change color theme.
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