Affinity Designer Reviews & Product Details

Still pretty new to Affinity Designer, but it’s been easier to pick up than I expected. I like not having to switch tools for vector and raster work—it speeds up my workflow a lot. A few things feel different coming from other software, but overall it’s been solid and reliable so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

some tools feel a bit hidden compared to what I’m used to, so I occasionally slow down trying to find things. Also, compatibility with files from other software isn’t always perfect, which can be a bit frustrating when collaborating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I believe the UI is really great, and it feels lightweight, not overwhelming like Adobe tools. The actual tools needed are right in front, which makes it convenient. There's this toggle feature where you can easily switch between vector and raster modes, and that's really good. Also, the inclusion of a feature similar to Canva AI is a good addition, and I'm planning to try it in the future. Using Affinity Designer means all the AI, EPS, and other file formats can be opened in a single application without the need for multiple Adobe applications. It's great as an alternative for Adobe's creative suite since it feels similar and the basic tools are the same. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel it would be really great if Affinity Designer could be made similar to Figma as a web-based platform. Sometimes if the files are local and I want to share them, I have to share the actual file. A web-based application would make collaboration easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s free, and it’s a professional design tool for creating print-ready files as well as logos and branding for companies. It’s so complete and robust that you can basically do anything you’d be able to do in Illustrator. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It still needs more ways to create shapes and paths, similar to Illustrator. I feel like it’s still missing a few features overall, and sometimes exporting files can alter the design, especially when I’m using text. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's really affordable and offers good array of tools and great for vector work. I'm a marketer not a designer and I find it easy to use, it's intuitive enough to be able to pick up fairly quickly especially if you've used Adobe before. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There's not a great deal to dislike. No it's not Adobe but neither is the price. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the option to globally change and update colors in Affinity Designer because we often have to reskin the design systems. Being able to apply different brand colors to all our components and their states is a very handy feature. It makes rebranding our components for different companies and campaigns very, very easy and seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not a lot of third party integrations or plugins Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the best features of affinity designer as far as the vector plus raster in one app you know it’s another great space that actually helps in providing the pain the texture, the shading without leaving the file. The second best thing about them affinity designer is of course super fast and lightweight. Great thing I loved it actually Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike that affinity designer is a smaller plug-in ecosystem and fewer third-party resources compared to Adobe industrial operation is still limited. So file compatibility with some client can be an issue consideration features and cloud-based workplace are also wekaer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Switching between Vector and Pixel personas is seamless, and the performance is way snappier than Photoshop. The best part? No predatory subscriptions. It’s a pro-grade powerhouse you actually own. It’s easily the best Adobe alternative on the market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AI features still need a canva subscription. but for most usecases it more than what we need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It has many of the same features you would find on Adobe programs, but I find it much more intuitive. Its the only program I can think to rival the long standing Industry standards like Photoshop and Illustrator Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It does take some onboarding, like any software. There are also some small improvements that could be made, like keeping me logged in so I don't have to go through the screen each time I boot up the program Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The program for personalized creation for the new era. Once you cross that learning threshold, you won't want to go back to any other program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

That same learning time that you have to dedicate to learning the basics Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.