Inkscape AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Graphic Design Tools

The best Graphic Design 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 Graphic Design Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Graphic Design Tool alternatives to Inkscape are Affinity, Graphite, LibreOffice - Draw and Karbon.

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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

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    • 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

     62 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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  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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    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer icon
    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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  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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    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
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    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.

    43 Karbon alternatives

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    • 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
  8. Boxy SVG icon

    Boxy SVG

     49 likes

    Vector editor for browser with transforms, symbol management, boolean ops, freehand and Bezier paths, advanced shape tools, gradients, raster import/export, grouping, Google Fonts, customizable shortcuts, and HTML5 serialization for diverse designs.

    55 Boxy SVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Android
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    Boxy SVG vs Inkscape Comments
    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 is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  10. 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.

    103 Vectr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • 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
  11. 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

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    • Online
    Expressive Canvas (2023.0.1 BETA)
     
  12. 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.

    58 Xara Designer Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Xara Designer Pro vs Inkscape Comments
    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 is Paid and ProprietaryInkscape is Free and Open Source
  13. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. Drawtify icon

    Drawtify

     7 likes

    Free Online Vector Graphic Editor with Great Design Templates and Elements. With powerful vector editor, you can create beautiful graphics online for free, such as SVG graphics, vector logos, infographics, flyer, poster, banners, etc.

    63 Drawtify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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