Alternatives to Method Draw
A web-based SVG editor that drops advanced features to keep vector drawing simple. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
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Method Draw
A web-based SVG editor that drops advanced features to keep vector drawing simple.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Method Draw.
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, with more features than Method Draw but fewer than desktop editors like Inkscape.
Boxy SVG
SVG editor focused on lean, fast workflows for web and icon design.
Boxy SVG is a lean SVG editor for web and icon design that runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and the web, though full features require paying for the app.
Inkscape
A free vector editor that works natively in SVG, for logos, diagrams and illustration.
Inkscape is a free, open-source desktop SVG editor for Windows, macOS and Linux with layers, node editing and path operations, trading simplicity for many advanced features.
Vectorpea
A free online vector graphics editor that opens and edits AI, SVG and PDF files.
Vectorpea is a free browser vector editor that also opens AI and PDF files, but it is closed source and cannot be self-hosted.
Vectr
Online vector graphics editor with AI logo and background-removal tools.
Vectr is a browser vector editor with AI logo and background-removal tools, but its full functionality requires a paid subscription and it is closed source.
Graphite
A free, open-source vector graphics editor and animation engine built around a node graph.
Graphite is a free, open-source browser vector editor built on a node graph for nondestructive and procedural work, though it is still in alpha.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
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.
Penpot
Open source, self-hostable design and prototyping platform for teams.
JS Paint
Browser-based remake of classic MS Paint with extra features and an optional desktop app.
