TL;DR - Affinity Designer
- Affinity Designer is a professional vector graphics editor that rivals Adobe Illustrator
- It offers precise drawing tools, non-destructive effects, and both vector and raster workspaces
- One-time purchase of $69.99—no subscription required
Pricing: Paid only
Best for: Enterprises & professionals
Score: 86/100
Pricing Plans
30-day free trialMost Popular
Desktop
$69.99/once
One-time
- Vector design
- Mac or Windows
- No subscription
Universal License
$169.99/once
All apps
- All 6 apps
- Mac + Windows + iPad
- Free updates
About Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer gives you professional vector graphics tools without the subscription. Pay once, own it forever—that's the pitch that's won over designers tired of Adobe's pricing.
The feature set rivals Illustrator for most work: pen tools, brushes, typography, effects, symbol management. Performance is excellent, and files can export to Adobe formats when needed.
For designers who don't need Adobe's ecosystem or prefer owning their tools outright, Affinity Designer delivers serious capability at a fraction of the ongoing cost.
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Affinity Designer FAQ
No free version, but it's a one-time purchase of $69.99 instead of subscription. Free 30-day trial available. V2 universal license includes Mac, Windows, and iPad versions.
$69.99 one-time for each platform, or $169.99 for the universal license covering all platforms. No subscription - you own it forever. That's the main selling point over Adobe.
Affinity Designer is a professional vector graphics editor by Serif. Competes with Adobe Illustrator at a fraction of the cost. Known for excellent performance and no subscription.
Affinity is cheaper (one-time vs subscription) with excellent performance. Illustrator has more features, industry-standard status, and better integration with other Adobe apps. Affinity is increasingly viable for most work.
Yes, Affinity can open and edit AI files (Adobe Illustrator format). Also supports EPS, PDF, and SVG. Some advanced AI features may not import perfectly, but basic compatibility is solid.