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Inkscape vs Krita Comparison (2026)

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Inkscape

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Krita

Overview

Inkscape is an open sourced business graphic software. This Linux, Windows & OSX vector graphics editor (SVG format) features transparency, gradients, node editing, pattern fills, PNG export, and more.

Krita is a vector graphic software that helps businesses manage resources, render animations, create design layers, and edit text on a centralized platform. It allows graphic designers to customize brushes based on multiple specifications, such as shape, color smudge, and particle requirements.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

Free

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

Free

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.4

518

5

4

3

2

1

275

202

35

3

3

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
76%
would recommend this app

4.4

84

5

4

3

2

1

51

20

11

0

2

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
79%
would recommend this app

Pros

“Since this is an open-sourced platform, there aren't as many resources to review, even though they do put in a lot of effort with the official documentation.”
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Salina T.

Owner

“Inkscape works well for basic vector illustrations and simple branding assets when a free solution is needed.”
RR

Rafia R.

Graphic Designer - Visual Branding

“Performance can slow down with complex files, and some advanced features take time to master.”
RA

Rama A.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Pros

“I use it for editing vector images for my laser etcher”
AP

Andrew P.

NOC Engineer

“I also would like to see a separate RGB channel editor like Photoshop.”
KC

Kaylen C.

Character Artist and Rigger

“it has been my go to image edit for years.”
AP

Andrew P.

NOC Engineer

Cons

“I feel like it is missing some features that could be useful.”
AP

Andrew P.

NOC Engineer

“The tutorial is next to useless unless you download the version about 10- 15 years old. ”
DW

Douglass W.

Director of Engineering

“It's not as intuitive as some of the other options out there. And it can be a bit slow at times.”
JM

Jason M.

Graphic Designer

Cons

“It is extremely laggy and slow, and instead of tools being separated as tools, most are just brushes that feel like they weren't thought about”
AF

Adem F.

YouTuber

“A major disadvantage of it being free is the lack of optimization and laziness in some departments.”
AF

Adem F.

YouTuber

“Stylus support has been hit or mis for me.”
AP

Andrew P.

NOC Engineer

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review3 months ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review16 days ago

Key features

  • Total features9
  • 2D Drawing
  • Animation
  • Animations & Transitions
  • CAD Tools
  • Categorization/Grouping
  • Custom Development
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Design Management
  • Design Templates
  • Drag & Drop
  • For Vector Illustrations
  • Image Editing
  • Labeling
  • Media Import
  • Rendering
  • Synchronous Editing
  • Tagging
  • Templates
  • Text Editing
  • WYSIWYG Editor
  • Total features17
  • 2D Drawing
  • Animation
  • Animations & Transitions
  • CAD Tools
  • Categorization/Grouping
  • Custom Development
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Design Management
  • Design Templates
  • Drag & Drop
  • For Vector Illustrations
  • Image Editing
  • Labeling
  • Media Import
  • Rendering
  • Synchronous Editing
  • Tagging
  • Templates
  • Text Editing
  • WYSIWYG Editor

Integrations

  • Total integrations1
  • GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
  • Total integrationsN/A
  • GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)