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Affinity Designer
Free · Self-HostedDesign & Photo

Affinity Designer

The honest alternative to Adobe Illustrator— no monthly ransom.

macOSWindows
Category
Design & Photo
License
FREE SELF HOSTED
Platforms
macOS, Windows
Pricing
Free forever
Why it made the cut

Design stunning vector graphics with unparalleled precision and speed. Switch seamlessly between vector and raster workspaces in a single app.

The Loot
What you're getting
  • One time payment
  • Seamless vector and raster workflow
  • Infinite zoom capability
The Catch
Honest trade-offs
  • Missing auto trace tool
  • Limited perspective tools compared to Illustrator
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