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Design · 10 alternatives

Instead of Inkscape, try one of these 10.

Every alternative is lined up against Inkscape on what people actually switch for: price, open source, self-hosting, offline use and platforms. Inkscape sits in the first row, so you can see what you give up.

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Alternative
Price
Open source
Self-host
Offline
Platforms
InkscapeWhat you have now
Open-source vector editor for SVG, logos and diagrams.
PriceFree
Open sourceYes
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Win · Mac · Linux
Linearity Curve#1
Mac and iPad illustration app with vector and animation tools.
PriceFreemium
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Mac · iOS
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite#2
Vector illustration and page layout design suite.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Win · Mac
Graphite#3
Browser vector editor built around a node-based workflow.
PriceFree
Open sourceYes
Self-hostNo
OfflineNo
Platforms
Web
Affinity#4
Unified suite for photo, vector, and layout design.
PriceFreemium
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Win · Mac · iOS
Boxy SVG#5
SVG-centric editor with precise path and export controls.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Mac · Linux · Android
GodSVG#6
Small SVG editor that shows you the underlying markup.
PriceFree
Open sourceYes
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Win · Mac · Linux · Android
Concepts#7
Infinite-canvas sketchbook that turns rough drawings into vectors.
PriceFreemium
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Win · iOS · Android
VectorCraft#8
Desktop vector editor with a tidy, distraction-free canvas.
PriceFree
Open sourceYes
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Win · Mac · Linux
Scissor#9
Lightweight online vector editor for quick design chores.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineNo
Platforms
Web
Amadine#10
Approachable macOS vector app balancing simple use with pro tools.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Mac · iOS

How to read this. “Yes” means fully supported by the maker. “Partial” means it works with caveats. Likes reflect community popularity; vendors can’t pay for them or for placement. How we compare.

Inkscape alternatives at a glance

Inkscape is a free design app. We compared 10 alternatives: 3 are open source, 4 are completely free, 0 can be self-hosted and 5 work fully offline. The most popular is Linearity Curve, with 355 likes.

Most liked overallLinearity Curve

Mac and iPad illustration app with vector and animation tools.

Freemium · Works offline
Best free optionGraphite

Browser vector editor built around a node-based workflow.

Free · Open source
Best open-source optionGodSVG

Small SVG editor that shows you the underlying markup.

Free · Open source
Best for offline useAffinity

Unified suite for photo, vector, and layout design.

Freemium · Works offline

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