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Inkscape vs Vector Magic Comparison (2026)

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Inkscape

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Vector Magic

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.

Vector Magic is a cloud-based and on-premise software designed to help businesses create vector images by converting JPG, PNG, and GIF bitmap image formats to SVG, EPS, PDF, AI and DXF vectors. Features include batch processing, transparency support, a segmentation editor, and image review.

  • 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

5.49

Per month

  • 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

4.6

23

5

4

3

2

1

17

4

1

0

1

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
91%
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

“By comparison to the other design packages out there Vector Magic is VERY SIMPLE to use, the learning curve is low and you will be up and running in no time flat. ”
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Brock P.

Vice President of Marketing

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

Not enoughreviews yet

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review3 months ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review2 years ago

Key features

  • Total features9
  • 2D Drawing
  • CAD Tools
  • Categorization/Grouping
  • Data Import/Export
  • Design Management
  • Design Templates
  • Drag & Drop
  • For Vector Illustrations
  • Image Editing
  • Image Tracing
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Rendering
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Templates
  • Text Editing
  • Traceability
  • Total features10
  • 2D Drawing
  • CAD Tools
  • Categorization/Grouping
  • Data Import/Export
  • Design Management
  • Design Templates
  • Drag & Drop
  • For Vector Illustrations
  • Image Editing
  • Image Tracing
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Rendering
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Templates
  • Text Editing
  • Traceability

Integrations

  • Total integrations1
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • CorelDRAW
  • GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
  • Total integrations2
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • CorelDRAW
  • GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)