Xara Designer Pro AlternativesVector Graphic Apps & Digital Painting Tools like Xara Designer Pro

Xara Designer Pro is described as 'Versatile design software for print and web applications with tools for illustration, photo editing, and desktop publishing. Exceptional vector design capabilities' and is a Vector Graphic app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Xara Designer Pro for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Xara Designer Pro alternative is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Xara Designer Pro are Affinity, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch and Linearity Curve.

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  1. Inkscape icon

    Inkscape

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    Open source vector graphics editor with SVG support. Offers tablet support, non-destructive editing, and live previews. No registration needed, works offline, extensible with plugins, and provides privacy-focused, ad-free experience across multiple platforms.

    122 Inkscape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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    • Inkscape is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Xara Designer Pro.

    • Inkscape is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Xara Designer Pro.

    • Inkscape is Free and Open SourceXara Designer Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Inkscape is Customizable and Privacy focusedXara Designer Pro is not according to our users
  2. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     48 likes
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    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.

    65 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. Adobe Illustrator icon

    Adobe Illustrator

     522 likes
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    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.

    93 Adobe Illustrator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
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    • Adobe Illustrator is the most popular Web-based & iPad alternative to Xara Designer Pro.

    • Adobe Illustrator is the most popular commercial alternative to Xara Designer Pro.

    • Adobe Illustrator is Paid and ProprietaryXara Designer Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Clip Studio Paint

    Professional software for comic and manga creation, optimized with panel layouts, perspective rulers, sketching, inking, toning, vector support, and 3D model import, suitable for artists seeking advanced drawing and coloring tool...

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  6. Sketch icon

    Sketch

     252 likes
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    Sketch is a vector-based design tool for Mac with a focus on screen design. It’s used primarily by screen designers who create websites, icons, and user interfaces for desktop and mobile devices. For beginners and industry professionals alike, Sketch’s powerful and easy-to-use...

    81 Sketch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Linearity Curve icon

    Linearity Curve

     354 likes
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    Linearity Curve is the vector-based design platform that empowers marketing teams to create captivating content together.

    39 Linearity Curve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Linearity Curve is the most popular iPhone alternative to Xara Designer Pro.

    • Linearity Curve is Freemium and ProprietaryXara Designer Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Linearity Curve is Privacy focusedXara Designer Pro is not according to our users
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    Clip Studio Paint

     132 likes
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    Professional software for comic and manga creation, optimized with panel layouts, perspective rulers, sketching, inking, toning, vector support, and 3D model import, suitable for artists seeking advanced drawing and coloring tools.

    102 Clip Studio Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    • Clip Studio Paint is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Xara Designer Pro.

    • Clip Studio Paint is Paid and ProprietaryXara Designer Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Clip Studio Paint is CustomizableXara Designer Pro is not according to our users
  10. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite icon

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

     215 likes
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    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.

    87 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  11. Pencil2D icon

    Pencil2D

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    Pencil2D is an opensource animation/drawing software for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux, based on old Pencil software. It lets you create traditional hand-drawn animation (cartoon) using both bitmap and vector graphics.

    44 Pencil2D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  13. Adobe Fireworks icon

    Adobe Fireworks

     159 likes
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    Enhances web design with bitmap and vector editing, specialized tools for rapid prototyping, hierarchical layers, smart guides, slices, symbols, and 9-slice scaling. Excellent image compression and format support, including JPEG, PNG, and GIF, ensures web optimization.

    52 Adobe Fireworks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. Boxy SVG icon

    Boxy SVG

     48 likes
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    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.

    55 Boxy SVG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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  15. Vectr icon

    Vectr

     92 likes
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    Vectr is a free graphics editor. Vectr is collaborative like Google Docs, and runs in your web browser. With an intuitive interface, Vectr is easy to learn and use.

    100 Vectr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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