Inkscape AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Graphic Design Tools

The best Graphic Design alternative to Inkscape is Affinity, 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 Graphite, LibreOffice - Draw, Linearity Curve and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.

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  1. Affinity icon
     96 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.

    114 Affinity alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. Graphite icon
     119 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.

    58 Graphite alternatives

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    • Since 2022

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    • Online
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  3. 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.

    109 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  4. Linearity Curve icon
     355 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.

    42 Linearity Curve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. Suite featuring tools for vector illustration, image editing, page layout, bitmap tracing to convert bitmaps to vectors, asset browsing, web page creation, screen capture, file compatibility, color management, and professional multi-page document design.

    95 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  6. Boxy SVG icon
     51 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Linux Mobile
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  7. Karbon icon
     58 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.

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. Vectr icon
     93 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

    Application type

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    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. 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 type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. 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...

    50 Xara Photo & Graphic Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. SVGConverter icon
     19 likes

    Free Online Vectorizer - Convert Raster to Vector - SVG, AI, EPS, PDF.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Drawtify icon
     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.

    64 Drawtify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

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