Alternatives to Xara Designer Pro+
Desktop design software combining vector illustration, photo editing, page layout and no-code web design. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Xara Designer Pro+
Desktop design software combining vector illustration, photo editing, page layout and no-code web design.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Xara Designer Pro+.
Affinity
Free professional app from Canva that combines vector design, photo editing and page layout.
Affinity is free for individuals on Windows and macOS and combines vector, photo and layout tools, but has no website design and needs a Canva account.
CorelDRAW
Commercial vector illustration, layout and graphic design software for Windows, Mac and the web.
CorelDRAW combines vector illustration, layout, photo editing and typography on Windows, Mac and the web, but has no built-in no-code website design.
PhotoLine
An all-purpose image editor for Windows and macOS covering photo editing, vector graphics and page layout.
PhotoLine is a paid Windows and macOS program for photo, vector and page layout work with CMYK and 32-bit color, adding Mac support but no web design tools.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe's vector graphics application for logos, icons, illustration and typography.
Adobe Illustrator is a subscription vector application for Windows and macOS with generative AI, covering illustration but not Xara's page layout or web design.
Inkscape
A free vector editor that works natively in SVG, for logos, diagrams and illustration.
Inkscape is a free, open-source SVG vector editor for Windows, macOS and Linux, but it is a drawing tool without page layout or web design.
Affinity Designer 2
Vector design app for illustration, branding and UI work.
Affinity Designer 2 is a one-time-purchase vector app for Windows and macOS, focused on illustration and UI rather than photo editing, layout or websites, and now legacy.
Also worth comparing
These listings name Xara Designer Pro+ as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Scribus
Free desktop publishing for posters, magazines and books, with real CMYK output a printer will accept.
Xara Designer Pro+ is paid Windows-only software that combines page layout with vector drawing, photo editing and no-code web design, using proprietary files.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Canva
An online design platform with templates and photo editing tools for making graphics in the browser.
GIMP
The long-running free image editor for photo retouching, compositing and general pixel work.
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe's raster image editor for photo retouching, compositing, painting and generative AI edits.
Figma
A collaborative design tool for interfaces, prototypes and product work, used in the browser.
