Adobe Illustrator vs. Inkscape

Comparison of Adobe Illustrator and Inkscape
Real cost
	Adobe Illustrator The industry standard for vector design, with the deepest toolset. It is subscription only. Swap this Tool Use TickTick instead	Inkscape A capable free and open-source vector editor. The interface feels dated and it slows down on complex files. Swap this Tool Use TickTick instead
Price	26 € per month	0 €
Payment	Subscription	Free
Trial	7-day trial	No trial
Free Tier	No free tier	No free tier
Open Source	No	Yes
Features and limits
Main Features	Precise vector drawing tools Works with Photoshop and InDesign Large font library included Generative tools Industry-standard file format	Full vector drawing toolset Uses the open SVG format Text on paths and shape tools Extensions Imports many file formats
Limits	Subscription only Takes time to learn	The interface feels dated Slow with very complex files
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	22 Oct 2026	12 Aug 2026
Where to buy
Vendor	Go to vendor’s site: Adobe Illustrator (opens in a new tab) Subscription. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.	Go to vendor’s site: Inkscape (opens in a new tab) Free, open source.

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