Alternative to Inkscape: The 3 best programs
Inkscape is a free drawing program that allows you to easily create vector graphics. In our practical tip, we show which good alternatives to Inkscape are available.
Corel Draw: Comprehensive alternative to Inkscape
With CorelDraw Graphics Suite X7 you get a complete package for creating vector graphics and for professional image editing.
- Corel Draw is very extensive in its functions and should offer sufficient possibilities for most users.
- You can test the suite for free for 30 days. After that, a permanent license costs just under 600 euros.
Classic for vector graphics: Adobe Illustrator
If you have professional ambitions in the field of graphic design, you can hardly avoid the expensive Adobe programs. Adobe Illustrator is the direct Inkscape competitor in the field of vector graphics.
- Illustrator takes longer to learn than Inkscape. But the range of functions is also much larger.
- Illustrator is used especially in the professional field. The costs are correspondingly high: Illustrator is only available as a temporary rental version. A one-year license costs over 250 euros.
- Tip: Adobe now offers the old version of Illustrator CS2 free of charge. You can download them in our download area.
Inkscape alternative on OS X: Affinity Designer
The "Affinity Designer" graphics program is available exclusively for Apple's Mac OS X operating system.
- The Affinity Designer also convinces with a wide range of functions. The surface looks very tidy.
- A big advantage is the optimal adaptation to the Apple operating system. The performance of the graphics program is very good.
- You can purchase the Affinity Designer for a reasonable 49.99 euros in the iTunes store.
We will introduce you to the best alternatives to Adobe Photoshop in the next article.