Alternatives to Amadine
A vector graphics and illustration app for Mac, iPad and iPhone with a lifetime license option. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Amadine
A vector graphics and illustration app for Mac, iPad and iPhone with a lifetime license option.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Amadine.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe's vector graphics application for logos, icons, illustration and typography.
Adobe Illustrator moves you to a Windows or macOS subscription with no iPad version listed, adding generative AI vector creation and Creative Cloud integration.
Linearity Curve
Apple-first vector design app with a fast, free-to-start workflow.
Linearity Curve also stays on Mac and iOS, but is freemium with a free tier to start, and advanced features require a paid plan.
Affinity
Free professional app from Canva that combines vector design, photo editing and page layout.
Affinity is free for individual use on Windows and macOS, adding photo and layout tools, but has no iOS version and requires a Canva account.
Inkscape
A free vector editor that works natively in SVG, for logos, diagrams and illustration.
Inkscape is free and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux with native SVG, but has no iPad or iPhone version and its macOS build is historically weakest.
Affinity Designer 2
Vector design app for illustration, branding and UI work.
Affinity Designer 2 is a one-time purchase on Windows and macOS rather than Apple mobile devices, and version 2 is now legacy with new features going elsewhere.
CorelDRAW
Commercial vector illustration, layout and graphic design software for Windows, Mac and the web.
CorelDRAW adds Windows and web access with layout, photo editing and typography in one suite, but drops iPad and iPhone support and remains paid.
Vectorpea
A free online vector graphics editor that opens and edits AI, SVG and PDF files.
Vectorpea is free and runs in any browser, opening AI, SVG and PDF files without installation, but it has no native desktop or mobile app.
Boxy SVG
SVG editor focused on lean, fast workflows for web and icon design.
Boxy SVG is freemium on Windows, macOS, Linux and the web, focused on lean SVG editing for web and icons rather than print-oriented illustration.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Concepts
Infinite-canvas sketching app where every stroke is an editable vector, for iOS, Android and Windows.
Pixelmator Pro
Apple's image editor for Mac and iPad with nondestructive layers, vector tools and AI features.
Procreate
A digital painting and illustration app for iPad, sold as a one-time purchase.
Vectorizer.AI
Online tool that converts PNG, JPG, GIF and WebP images into SVG, PDF, EPS and DXF vectors.
Figma
A collaborative design tool for interfaces, prototypes and product work, used in the browser.
Adobe Fresco
Adobe's free drawing and painting app for iPad and iPhone, built for stylus and touch.
