Inkscape Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Inkscape for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Adobe Illustrator. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Affinity or LibreOffice - Draw. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Inkscape and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Inkscape are Affinity Designer, GodSVG, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and Boxy SVG.

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Inkscape alternatives are mainly Vector Graphic Apps, but if you're looking for Image Editors or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPad, Android, Free, Linux, Open Source, Online and Android + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Inkscape.
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  1. Adobe Illustrator icon

    Adobe Illustrator

     523 likes

    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.

    95 Adobe Illustrator alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
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    Comments about Adobe Illustrator as an Alternative to Inkscape
    GarretJones136
    Positive
    -7

    No words to say how good it is.

    Guest
    Positive
    -6

    Clean user interface makes up for good workflow.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -8

    Its a very reliable service-- i would consider it better than inkscape

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Adobe Illustrator icon
    Adobe Illustrator icon
    • Adobe Illustrator is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  2. Affinity Designer icon

    Affinity Designer

     381 likes

    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.

    63 Affinity Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • 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
    0

    Both Affinity Designer and Inkscape are amazing vector graphics tools! I use them both all the time and love it!

    Top Negative Comment
    aryluneix
    0

    few functions and flexible settings unlike inkscape, more suitable for simple projects and layout...

    Ruyeex
    0

    It's compatible with Inkscape

    3 of 5 comments
    Affinity Designer icon
    Affinity Designer icon
    • Affinity Designer is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  4. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     58 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

     311 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.

    98 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    Comments about LibreOffice - Draw as an Alternative to Inkscape
    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.
    Guest
    Positive
    8

    Open Source vector graphics editor can create SVG files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    LibreOffice - Draw icon
    LibreOffice - Draw icon
    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
  7. GodSVG icon

    GodSVG

     33 likes

    GodSVG is an editor for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files. Unlike other editors, it represents the SVG code directly, doesn't add any metadata, and even lets you edit the SVG code in real time. GodSVG is inspired by the need for an SVG editor without abstractions that...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
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    Comments about GodSVG as an Alternative to Inkscape
    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 icon
    GodSVG icon
    • GodSVG is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
  8. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite icon

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

     216 likes

    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.

    89 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  10. Boxy SVG icon

    Boxy SVG

     48 likes

    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.

    56 Boxy SVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Boxy SVG as an Alternative to Inkscape
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I can rotate the picture better than inkscape

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Super intuitive for creating, and manipulating vector graphics. Solved in 10 min. what others couldn't after hours.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Boxy SVG icon
    Boxy SVG icon
    • Boxy SVG is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  11. LazPaint icon

    LazPaint

     45 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.

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  12. 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...

    44 Concepts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about sK1 as an Alternative to Inkscape
    AntumDeluge
    Positive
    1

    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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    sK1 icon
    • sK1 is Free and Open SourceInkscape is also Free and Open Source
  14. Xara Designer Pro icon

    Xara Designer Pro

     32 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • 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.

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

    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer

     28 likes

    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...

    49 Xara Photo & Graphic Designer alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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