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Affinity Designer vs Inkscape: What are the differences?
What is Affinity Designer? A vector graphics editor developed for macOS, iOS, and Microsoft Windows. No bloat, no gimmicks, just all the tools you need, implemented how you always dreamed. It is a stripped back, pro-end workhorse that will always get your job done. It was created to thrive on the electric pace of the latest computing hardware. Live, responsive and incredibly fluid, it’s simply a joy to use.
What is Inkscape? An open source vector graphics editor. It is professional quality vector graphics software which runs on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. This software can be used to create or edit vector graphics such as illustrations, diagrams, line arts, charts, logos and complex paintings.
Affinity Designer and Inkscape can be primarily classified as "Graphic Design" tools.
Pros of Affinity Designer
- Easy of use3
- No subscription2
- Feels like Illustrator2
- Love the UI2
- Export options1
- Customizable layouts1
- Feels like Photoshop0
Pros of Inkscape
- Free2
- Linux compatible1
- Vector Creation1
- Easy to use1
- Simple design1
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Cons of Affinity Designer
Cons of Inkscape
- Crashes sometimes1