# Inkscape vs Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ Comparison | | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 417 | 29 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (74.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $72.00 1 Individual user Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Inkscape Pros: - Ease of Use (13 reviews) - Affordable (9 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (6 reviews) - Tool Limitations (5 reviews) ### Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (349 reviews) | 9.1 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (351 reviews) | 8.3 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (239 reviews) | 8.4 (21 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (369 reviews) | 9.5 (24 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Inkscape #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ Price: $72.00 1 Individual user Per Year Description: Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ provides access to the full set of photo editing, graphic design, vector illustration, and layout features. There are no separate feature tiers or limited versions of the product. An active subscription grants ongoing access to all available tools, improvements, and updates as they are released. The license is intended for one individual user and is billed on a recurring basis, ensuring continued access to the software while the subscription remains active. Key Features: - Google Drive, Dropbox & OneDrive integration - Ever-growing template, live effects & asset library - Infinite undo & redo [Learn more about Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+](https://www.g2.com/products/xara-cloud-limited-xara-photo-graphic-designer/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Document Creation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Inkscape** | 8.1/10 | 32 | | **Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **Graphics** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Templates** | 7.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Themes** | 7.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **Multi-User Collaboration** | 7.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Communication** | 7.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### File Types | Feature | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **Export** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Import** | 9.0 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Web Publishing** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Edit & Revise | Feature | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **Revision History** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Suggestion Mode** | 6.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Document Editor** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Integrate & Embed | Feature | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **Calendar** | 6.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Website** | 7.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Applications** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Operating System | Feature | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **PC Operating System** | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mac Operating System** | 9.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Linux Operating System** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | 6.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Document Creation | Feature | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Photo Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Inkscape** | N/A | N/A | | **Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Photo Editing | Feature | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | 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) **Unique to Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Inkscape | Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 74.0% | 75.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 15.1% | 17.2% | | **Enterprise** | 10.9% | 6.9% | ### By Industry #### Inkscape - **Graphic Design:** 12.8% - **Design:** 11.5% - **Computer Software:** 6.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.3% - **Higher Education:** 4.0% - **Internet:** 3.5% - **Arts and Crafts:** 3.5% - **Printing:** 3.5% - **Research:** 3.0% - **Other:** 40.9% #### Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ - **Graphic Design:** 32.1% - **Design:** 14.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1% - **Public Safety:** 3.6% - **Printing:** 3.6% - **Photography:** 3.6% - **Internet:** 3.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6% - **Higher Education:** 3.6% - **Education Management:** 3.6% - **Other:** 21.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Inkscape - [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (6190 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 (556 reviews) - [Affinity Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-designer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (453 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) - [Lunacy](https://www.g2.com/products/lunacy/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (28 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 (2057 reviews) ### Alternatives to Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ - [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13397 reviews) - [CorelDRAW](https://www.g2.com/products/coreldraw/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (556 reviews) - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1485 reviews) - [Photoshop Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshop-elements/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (800 reviews) - [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (750 reviews) - [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (6190 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (897 reviews) - [Affinity Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-designer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (453 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3297 reviews) - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7616 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." ### Xara Photo & Graphic Designer+ No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/inkscape-vs-xara-cloud-limited-xara-photo-graphic-designer)