Open Source Alternatives to Adobe Illustrator

2 free, open source replacements for Adobe Illustrator. Self-hostable, transparent, and community-driven.

Inkscape✓ Verified★ 2K

Vector graphics editor. Professional SVG editing and illustration tool.

Creative ToolsGPL-2.0

Alt: Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAWC++

Penpot✓ Verified★ 35K

Open source design and prototyping platform. Figma alternative with SVG-native workflows.

Design & UIMPL-2.0Self-Hosted

Alt: Figma, SketchClojure

Why switch from Adobe Illustrator?

Switching to an open source alternative to Adobe Illustrator gives you full control over your data, eliminates vendor lock-in, and often reduces costs. These projects are maintained by active communities and can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure for maximum privacy and customization.