Inkscape
Draw freely with open-source vector graphics.
A professional quality vector graphics software that runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS for free.
| Pricing from | Free |
| Best for | Open-source vector illustration on a strict budget |
| Website | inkscape.org |
Inkscape pricing
Has a free plan. Pricing as Lister records it: Free
Prices change: check Inkscape's own pricing page before you buy.
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
Strengths and trade-offs
- Completely free and open-source software
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Can be unstable and prone to crashing with complex files
- User interface is less polished than commercial alternatives
Appears in
Best illustration software
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How Inkscape ranks
#7 in Best illustration software
How the score is made up: 20 for evidence on its own site; 12 for how complete its published information is; 40 for fit to this ranking's criteria; 4 for buying information on its own site.
“It offers a rich set of features and is widely used for both artistic and technical illustrations such as cartoons,”Inkscape, own website
Alternatives to Inkscape
Inkscape alternatives, compared on best fit, price and score →
| VectorStyler The power of illustration with no subscriptions or limits. | #1 in Best illustration software | 86.0 |
| Mental Canvas Reimagining drawing for the digital age | #2 in Best illustration software | 84.0 |
| Sloom Studio Free creative suite for illustration, comics and video | #3 in Best illustration software | 82.0 |
 CorelDRAWProfessional vector illustration and layout. | #4 in Best illustration software | 78.0 |
 CELSYSSupporting the global creator journey | #5 in Best illustration software | 76.0 |
 Clip Studio Paint | #6 in Best illustration software | 76.0 |
Questions about Inkscape
How much does Inkscape cost?
Inkscape's pricing, as Lister records it: Free.
Is Inkscape free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free.
Who is Inkscape best for?
Inkscape is best for open-source vector illustration on a strict budget.
Where does Inkscape rank?
Inkscape is ranked #7 in Best illustration software (Lister Score 76.0) and #8 in Top 10 Graphic Design Software (Lister Score 78.7).
What are the best alternatives to Inkscape?
The closest alternatives on Lister are VectorStyler (#1 in Best illustration software), Mental Canvas (#2 in Best illustration software) and Sloom Studio (#3 in Best illustration software).
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#7 in Best illustration software
#8 in Top 10 Graphic Design Software
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