--- description: Review of Inkscape Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Inkscape | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Vector Graphics Software](/directory/4306/vector-graphics/software) > [Inkscape](/software/334328/inkscape) # Inkscape Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/334328/inkscape Page: 1 / 22\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/334328/inkscape?page=2) > Inkscape is a vector design tool for designers of all kinds across a wide range of industries. It provides professional-grade design formats that can be exported as needed. The tool can be used to create logos, illustrations, and other art. The Inkscape application can be downloaded to Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux devices. With this application, designers can access drawing, shape, text, and other object creation tools. It also provides object manipulation capabilities, such as transformations, grouping, layers, and alignment. Fill and stroke features include a color selector, gradient editor, pattern fills, dashed strokes, and more. Inkscape supports various file formats including SVG, PNG, PDF, DXF, and others. Inkscape is free and open-source software licensed under the GPL. Support is provided in an online community via forums and chat. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 513 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 513 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Inkscape ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Inkscape is free and open-source software licensed under the GPL. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English, Italian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, China, India, Italy, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - CAD Tools - Data Import/Export - Design Management - Design Templates - For Vector Illustrations - Image Editing - Rendering - Text Editing ## Integrations (2 total) - GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) - Graphic Tracer ## Category - [Vector Graphics Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4306/vector-graphics/software) ## Related Categories - [Vector Graphics Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4306/vector-graphics/software) - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4151/graphic-design/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/222562/adobe-illustrator) — 4.8/5 (8644 reviews) 2. [CorelDRAW](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/222307/coreldraw) — 4.5/5 (1520 reviews) 3. [Affinity Designer](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/220009/affinity-designer) — 4.7/5 (454 reviews) 4. [Krita](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/189727/krita) — 4.4/5 (81 reviews) 5. [Sketch](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/263343/sketch) — 4.6/5 (810 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Inkscape is a great product for those who want to create vector images." — 4.0/5 > **Jessica** | *17 November 2022* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Inkscape is a must have for creating vector images. I use it frequently to create designs and print them on my laser. > > **Cons**: Inkscape is not very user friendly. I’m always having to google or YouTube videos with tutorials on how to use the software. > > Overall I like Inkscape and find it a good option and replacement to adobe illustrator which is not free to use ----- ### "A free and professional work tool" — 5.0/5 > **Gino** | *9 April 2024* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The thing I appreciate most is the speed of use. In addition to this, the available tools allow you to create very high quality graphic products while maintaining compatibility with any software. In over 10 years of use I have never regretted using it. > > **Cons**: In some projects, file processing can become a little slower, forcing you to split the work across multiple files. In some cases it may happen that the software crashes but a backup copy is always saved before closing the program. > > Extremely happy with this amazing software. Amazing how it is still distributed for free. ----- ### "Great free alternative to Adobe Illustrator\!" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *19 April 2020* | Design | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Can't beat free software\! But more than that it has a ton of depth and powerful features. You really can create any kind of vector graphics you'd want to with Inkscape. > > **Cons**: It can be a little hard to learn and the interface isn't quite as polished as some other more popular design software. > > I used Inkscape early in my design career when I couldn't really afford expensive design software and it worked great to get design work out the door. ----- ### "Most popular Opensource Vector Design Software" — 4.0/5 > **Stanley** | *9 November 2022* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Community support and availability of tutorials for Inkscape make it the go to application for vector design and the fact that its free and opensource make it the best or student and newbies to getting started. Also support for Windows and GNU Linux make a fine addition. > > **Cons**: Lack of support for most data file format especially proprietary one that are industry standard. > > Inkscape has been my companion for quit some time and its agood replacemnt for CorelDraw and Illustrator for most of my project. ----- ### "Great for SVG" — 4.0/5 > **Rodrigo** | *12 May 2020* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The fact that Inkscape is free software and is great for editing SVG format makes it an indispensable tool. > > **Cons**: The most important thing for commercial use, which makes it impractical to use Inkscape alone is the limited support for .AI and .EPS files, as these are popular formats for distributing content in asset stores. > > Years ago I started using Inkscape seriously, to create things like logos and baners, after a short learning curve, the tool became very useful, and its use was almost daily for a while. However, when I started trying to create derivative works, from resources bought in asset stores, which usually come as AI or EPS, I started having problems. Today I use it in conjunction with the paid tools, because its support for SVG is really great, and some quick tasks are done in an easier way than in other software, such as converting to PNG, which is much less bureaucratic. ----- Page: 1 / 22\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/334328/inkscape?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/334328/inkscape) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data