Inkscape
Draw freely with open-source vector graphics.
Ranked #7 in Best illustration software.
A professional quality vector graphics software that runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS for free.
At a glance
| Price from | Free |
| Best for | Open-source vector illustration on a strict budget |
From Inkscape's own website.
What stands out
Inkscape allows for sharp printouts at unlimited resolution.
“It uses vector graphics to allow for sharp printouts and renderings at unlimited”Inkscape, own website
The product has a comprehensive feature set and multi-lingual support.
“It has a comprehensive feature set , a simple interface , multi-lingual support and is designed to be extensible;”Inkscape, own website
Worth knowing
- Can be unstable and prone to crashing with complex files
- User interface is less polished than commercial alternatives
How it ranks
Inkscape is ranked 7th of 10 in Best illustration software (Lister Score 76.0).
#7 in Best illustration software · Lister Score 76.0
Inkscape is a free and open source vector graphics editor for GNU/Linux, Windows and macOS. It uses the standardised SVG file format as its main format.
Allows for sharp printouts at unlimited resolution.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 12; buying information on its own site 4.
“It offers a rich set of features and is widely used for both artistic and technical illustrations such as cartoons,”Inkscape, own website
| Rank | Best illustration software | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VectorStyler | 86.0 |
| 2 | Mental Canvas | 84.0 |
| 3 | Sloom Studio | 82.0 |
| 4 | CorelDRAW | 78.0 |
| 5 | CELSYS | 76.0 |
| 6 | Clip Studio Paint | 76.0 |
| 7 | Inkscape | 76.0 |
| 8 | MediBang Paint | 76.0 |
| 9 | Procreate | 76.0 |
| 10 | Krita | 74.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Inkscape rank on Lister?
Inkscape is ranked 7th of 10 in Best illustration software (Lister Score 76.0).