Alternatives to Graphite
A free, open-source vector graphics editor and animation engine built around a node graph. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Graphite
A free, open-source vector graphics editor and animation engine built around a node graph.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Graphite.
Inkscape
A free vector editor that works natively in SVG, for logos, diagrams and illustration.
Inkscape is a free open-source desktop vector editor for Windows, macOS and Linux working natively in SVG, mature and stable but without Graphite's node-based procedural editing.
Boxy SVG
SVG editor focused on lean, fast workflows for web and icon design.
Boxy SVG is a freemium SVG editor on web and desktop focused on lean web and icon workflows, closed source and without node-based procedural design.
SVG-Edit
An open-source vector graphics editor for creating and editing SVG files in the web browser.
SVG-Edit is an MIT-licensed browser SVG editor that can be self-hosted or embedded, simpler than Graphite and without nondestructive node graphs or animation.
Vectorpea
A free online vector graphics editor that opens and edits AI, SVG and PDF files.
Vectorpea is a free but closed-source browser vector editor that opens AI, SVG and PDF files, aimed at quick edits rather than procedural or generative artwork.
Method Draw
A web-based SVG editor that drops advanced features to keep vector drawing simple.
Method Draw is an open-source browser SVG editor that keeps drawing deliberately simple, with no layers and no procedural or animation features.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe's vector graphics application for logos, icons, illustration and typography.
Adobe Illustrator is a paid subscription desktop vector app for Windows and macOS with generative AI vector tools, closed source and with no browser or Linux version.
Affinity Designer 2
Vector design app for illustration, branding and UI work.
Affinity Designer 2 is a paid Windows and macOS vector app for illustration and UI work, now a legacy version needing an existing v2 license.
CorelDRAW
Commercial vector illustration, layout and graphic design software for Windows, Mac and the web.
CorelDRAW is paid, closed-source vector, layout and typography software for Windows, Mac and the web, aimed at professional print and sign-making work.
Also worth comparing
These listings name Graphite as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Vectr
Online vector graphics editor with AI logo and background-removal tools.
Graphite is a free, open-source browser vector editor built around a node graph for procedural design, still in alpha.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Material Maker
An open-source node-based tool for authoring procedural PBR materials and textures for game engines.
Synfig Studio
Vector 2D animation software that tweens between keyframes instead of making you draw every frame.
Penpot
Open source, self-hostable design and prototyping platform for teams.
chaiNNer
Build reusable image-processing workflows by connecting nodes.
Adobe Substance 3D Designer
Node-based tool for authoring procedural 3D materials, patterns, image filters and environment lights.
Figma
A collaborative design tool for interfaces, prototypes and product work, used in the browser.
