Professional vector graphic design software
Affinity Designer is a precision vector illustration and graphic design tool used by professionals and studios. It offers a full node-based vector engine, unlimited artboards, and native PSD/AI file support.
The vector design standard
Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard vector graphics editor for logos, icons and illustration. It has a steep learning curve and every asset is drawn by hand.
Veteran vector illustration suite
CorelDRAW is a long-running vector graphics suite popular for signage, apparel and print production. It offers a perpetual licence but feels dated next to modern browser tools.
Free and open-source vector graphics editor
Inkscape is a community-driven vector graphics editor supporting SVG natively. It provides path editing, text tools, and extensions comparable to commercial vector apps.
AI vector and brand graphics generator
Recraft generates true vector illustrations, icons and mockups that stay editable and on-brand. It is one of the few models that outputs clean SVG.
Collaborative interface and vector design tool
Figma is a browser-based design platform combining vector editing with real-time collaboration. It has expanded illustration and asset libraries that overlap with Illustrator use cases.
AI-powered vector design for Mac and iPad
Linearity Curve is a vector illustration app with AI vectorization and generation features, built natively for Apple devices. It targets designers wanting a lighter, faster Illustrator alternative.