All-in-one graphic design and web design software
Xara Designer Pro combines vector illustration, photo editing, and page layout in one Windows app. It has long served as a lower-cost alternative to CorelDRAW's suite.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.