# Inkscape, Lunacy vs Affinity Designer Comparison | | Inkscape | Lunacy | Affinity Designer | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 414 | 26 | 260 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (74.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | FREE user/month | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Inkscape Pros: - Ease of Use (14 reviews) - Affordable (9 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (6 reviews) - Tool Limitations (5 reviews) ### Lunacy Pros: - AI Integration (1 reviews) - Compatibility (1 reviews) Cons: - Performance Issues (1 reviews) - Slow Speed (1 reviews) ### Affinity Designer Pros: - Ease of Use (11 reviews) - Graphic Design (6 reviews) Cons: - Tool Limitations (4 reviews) - Import Issues (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Inkscape | Lunacy | Affinity Designer | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (347 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (207 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (349 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (208 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 9.4 (48 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (25 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (237 reviews) | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (162 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (22 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (367 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 9.3 (197 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Inkscape #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Lunacy #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Basic license Price: FREE user/month Description: Includes integrated design assets (icons, illustrations, photos, and UI kits) [Learn more about Lunacy](https://www.g2.com/products/lunacy/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### Affinity Designer #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Document Creation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Inkscape** | 8.1/10 | 30 | | **Lunacy** | N/A | N/A | | **Affinity Designer** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Inkscape | Lunacy | Affinity Designer | |---|---|---|---| | **Graphics** | 9.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Templates** | 7.3 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Themes** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Inkscape | Lunacy | Affinity Designer | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-User Collaboration** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Communication** | 7.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### File Types | Feature | Inkscape | Lunacy | Affinity Designer | |---|---|---|---| | **Export** | 8.8 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Import** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Publishing** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Edit & Revise | Feature | Inkscape | Lunacy | Affinity Designer | |---|---|---|---| | **Revision History** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Suggestion Mode** | 6.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Editor** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integrate & Embed | Feature | Inkscape | Lunacy | Affinity Designer | |---|---|---|---| | **Calendar** | 6.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Website** | 7.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Applications** | 8.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Operating System | Feature | Inkscape | Lunacy | Affinity Designer | |---|---|---|---| | **PC Operating System** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mac Operating System** | 9.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Linux Operating System** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Inkscape | Lunacy | Affinity Designer | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | 6.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Document Creation | Feature | Inkscape | Lunacy | Affinity Designer | |---|---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Vector Graphics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vector-graphics) **Unique to Inkscape (1):** [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Inkscape | Lunacy | Affinity Designer | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 74.3% | 84.6% | 80.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 14.7% | 15.4% | 10.8% | | **Enterprise** | 11.0% | 0% | 9.2% | ### By Industry #### Inkscape - **Graphic Design:** 12.6% - **Design:** 11.6% - **Computer Software:** 6.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.3% - **Higher Education:** 4.0% - **Arts and Crafts:** 3.5% - **Printing:** 3.5% - **Internet:** 3.5% - **Research:** 3.0% - **Other:** 40.8% #### Lunacy - **Design:** 34.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4% - **Real Estate:** 3.8% - **Online Media:** 3.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.8% - **Internet:** 3.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.8% - **Graphic Design:** 3.8% - **Other:** 19.2% #### Affinity Designer - **Graphic Design:** 16.3% - **Design:** 15.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.0% - **Computer Software:** 5.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.5% - **Entertainment:** 2.9% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.4% - **Architecture & Planning:** 2.4% - **Religious Institutions:** 2.4% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.0% - **Other:** 36.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Inkscape - [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (6158 reviews) - [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews) - [CorelDRAW](https://www.g2.com/products/coreldraw/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (551 reviews) - [Vector Magic](https://www.g2.com/products/vector-magic/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (95 reviews) - [LibreOffice Writer](https://www.g2.com/products/libreoffice-writer/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (87 reviews) - [Gravit Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/gravit-designer/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (43 reviews) - [Linearity Curve](https://www.g2.com/products/linearity-curve/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (17 reviews) - [Microsoft Word](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2032 reviews) - [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5105 reviews) - [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3614 reviews) ### Alternatives to Lunacy - [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (6158 reviews) - [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews) - [Gravit Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/gravit-designer/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (43 reviews) - [CorelDRAW](https://www.g2.com/products/coreldraw/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (551 reviews) - [Recraft](https://www.g2.com/products/recraft/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (455 reviews) - [Adobe Capture](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-capture/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (179 reviews) - [Vector Magic](https://www.g2.com/products/vector-magic/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (95 reviews) - [DrawPad](https://www.g2.com/products/drawpad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (32 reviews) - [Plasfy](https://www.g2.com/products/plasfy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (79 reviews) - [Vecteezy Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/vecteezy-editor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (34 reviews) ### Alternatives to Affinity Designer - [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (6158 reviews) - [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews) - [CorelDRAW](https://www.g2.com/products/coreldraw/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (551 reviews) - [Gravit Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/gravit-designer/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (43 reviews) - [Linearity Curve](https://www.g2.com/products/linearity-curve/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (17 reviews) - [Snappa](https://www.g2.com/products/snappa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (40 reviews) - [Vector Magic](https://www.g2.com/products/vector-magic/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (95 reviews) - [Adobe Capture](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-capture/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (179 reviews) - [Recraft](https://www.g2.com/products/recraft/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (455 reviews) - [Amadine](https://www.g2.com/products/amadine/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (14 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Inkscape - Title: [Can you upgrade to other versions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-upgrade-to-other-versions) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can check for newest version on the official site. https://inkscape.org" - Title: [What is this software mainly used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29344-what-is-this-software-mainly-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Inkscape is a free and Open-Source replacement for Adobe Illustrator, allowing for vector graphics creation and manipulation." - Title: [are you planning to offer any easy to use integration for Mobile only SDK.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13265-are-you-planning-to-offer-any-easy-to-use-integration-for-mobile-only-sdk) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Better ask this question on the Inkscape website. As far as I know - I am a user - there is no mobile version yet Platform support The latest version of..." - Title: [What is Inkscape used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-inkscape-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Inkscape is a Free and open source vector graphics editor for GNU/Linux, Windows and macOS. It offers a rich set of features and is widely used for both..." - Title: [What are the advantages of using Inkscape as a tool in making graphic design?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-advantages-of-using-inkscape-as-a-tool-in-making-graphic-design) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "1) Easy to use interface. 2) Very great effective support. 3) Support almost all formats. 4) Easily integrate with other APIs." ### Lunacy - Title: [What is lunacy used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-lunacy-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Open Sketch files on Windows" - Title: [Hide image edges outside of artboard](https://www.g2.com/discussions/40683-hide-image-edges-outside-of-artboard) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hello! Artboards are working as masks. So, you need to check is an object in the artboard or not. You can do it and change it with the objects tree. These..." - Title: [what is the best way to use the sketch format over figma or xd?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29779-what-is-the-best-way-to-use-the-sketch-format-over-figma-or-xd) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Hello! Lunacy allows you to open, edit, and save the .sketch files of the old and new versions without any import or export to an internal file type. You..." - Title: [Is lunacy offline?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-lunacy-offline) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can work totally offline with offline files on your disk." - Title: [Is lunacy the same as sketch?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-lunacy-the-same-as-sketch) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Not exactly. On the one hand, its format- and features are compatible with Sketch. It has a similar interface, so the learning curve is instant. On the other..." ### Affinity Designer - Title: [Is Affinity designer good for beginners?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36810-is-affinity-designer-good-for-beginners) — 8 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "yes, perfect!" - Title: [How can I add text around circle in Affinity Designer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34756-how-can-i-add-text-around-circle-in-affinity-designer) — 6 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Create a circle or draw a curve shape of your liking. Make sure the shape is still selected , then click hold the text tool to display the type of text,..." - Title: [Is Affinity designer a subscription?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-affinity-designer-a-subscription) — 5 comments > **Top comment:** "Nope! Which is why I love it so much!!!" - Title: [Where can I find a complete tutorial set for beginners?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51827-where-can-i-find-a-complete-tutorial-set-for-beginners) — 5 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Here are the places I picked up the tutorials; The Affinity Designer website Learn..." - Title: [What is Affinity Designer used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-affinity-designer-used-for) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Vector and raster graphics editing" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/inkscape-vs-lunacy-vs-affinity-designer)