Alternatives to Affinity Designer

Mac-native raster and vector image editor with machine-learning enhancements and a one-time purchase price.

Free, open-source vector graphics editor built around SVG, with a deep tool set for illustration, logos, and technical drawing.

Mac-native vector design app that pioneered the modern UI workflow with symbols, shared libraries, and a deep plugin ecosystem.

Free, open-source painting application built by and for digital illustrators, with a brush engine and animation timeline.

Collaborative interface design tool

Browser-based image editor that opens Photoshop, Sketch, XD, and PDF files without an install or account.

Unlimited graphic design subscriptions built only for churches and ministries

Open-source design and prototyping platform built on web standards, with a self-hostable server and SVG-native files.

Color palette generator with keyboard-driven exploration, contrast checks, image extraction, and shareable palette links.