Best Adobe Illustrator Alternatives
The top-ranked Adobe Illustrator alternative is Affinity Designer (Paid). The best free option is Inkscape (open source).
Adobe Illustrator is the standard for vector graphics, but its subscription pushes many to look elsewhere. These alternatives cover logo design, illustration, and scalable artwork at a range of prices.
1Professional vector and raster design app with a one-time purchase price.
2Free, open-source vector graphics editor with a full feature set.
3Established vector illustration and page-layout suite for designers.
Collaborative design tool with strong vector editing for UI and graphics.
Vector-based design tool for UI, icons and graphics on macOS.
Gravit Designer
FreemiumCross-platform vector design tool that works in the browser and as a desktop app.
Boxy SVG
FreemiumSVG-focused vector editor for creating scalable graphics and icons.
Drag-and-drop design and photo editing tool with templates.
Adobe Fresco
FreemiumDrawing and painting app with realistic brushes across devices.
Adobe Illustrator alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Adobe Illustrator?
Affinity Designer is ranked first on this list (Paid). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to Adobe Illustrator?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Inkscape and Vectr.
Which Adobe Illustrator alternatives work on Mac?
Affinity Designer, Inkscape, CorelDRAW and Figma run on macOS.
Which Adobe Illustrator alternatives work on Linux?
Inkscape, Figma, Gravit Designer and Boxy SVG run on Linux.
Are there Adobe Illustrator alternatives for Android?
Yes: Canva have Android apps.
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