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3 alternatives to Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator is a Media Management product. The community recommends 3 alternatives: 3 open source, 3 self-hostable and 3 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from Adobe Illustrator highlighted.

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About Adobe Illustrator

Adobe's vector graphics editor for logos, icons, illustrations and print artwork.

Closed source
Not self-hostable
Subscription
Windows
macOS
iPad
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Quick picks

Aktivisda logo

Best open-source pick

Aktivisda

Open source, AGPL-3.0 license

Aktivisda logo

Best self-hosted pick

Aktivisda

Run it on your own server

Aktivisda logo

Best free pick

Aktivisda

Free to use

All alternatives

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    Aktivisda

    Self-hosting Solutions

    Browser-based vector design tool for activist and grassroots groups: editable templates, brand assets, and PDF/vector print export.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Adobe Illustrator

    • + Open source (Adobe Illustrator is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Adobe Illustrator is not)
    • + Free to use (Adobe Illustrator is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Graphite

    Miscellaneous

    Community-built comprehensive 2D content creation appplication for graphic design, digital art, and interactive real-time motion graphics powered by a node-based procedural graphics engine

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Adobe Illustrator

    • + Open source (Adobe Illustrator is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Adobe Illustrator is not)
    • + Free to use (Adobe Illustrator is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    SVG-Edit

    Diagramming Tools

    Powerful SVG-Editor for your browser

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Adobe Illustrator

    • + Open source (Adobe Illustrator is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Adobe Illustrator is not)
    • + Free to use (Adobe Illustrator is paid)
    DetailsWebsite

Adobe Illustrator vs. alternatives

ServiceOpen sourceSelf-hostedLicensePricingPlatformsRatingVotes
Adobe Illustrator
Current
NoNoproprietarySubscriptionWindows / macOS / iPad——
AktivisdaYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
GraphiteYesYesApache-2.0———0
SVG-EditYesYesMIT———0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Adobe Illustrator?

Community-recommended alternatives to Adobe Illustrator include Aktivisda, Graphite, and SVG-Edit. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Is there a free alternative to Adobe Illustrator?

Yes. Aktivisda, Graphite, and SVG-Edit can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.

Is there an open-source alternative to Adobe Illustrator?

Yes. Open-source alternatives include Aktivisda, Graphite, and SVG-Edit.

Can I self-host an alternative to Adobe Illustrator?

Yes. Aktivisda, Graphite, and SVG-Edit can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

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    Canva

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    Adobe InDesign

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    Adobe After Effects

    Adobe's motion graphics and visual effects compositing software for film, TV and web video.

Know another Adobe Illustrator alternative?

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