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Affinity vs Adobe Illustrator: catalog facts
Affinity	Adobe Illustrator
Free Free for individuals, with a separate enterprise offering.	Paid Sold through Adobe subscription plans, with business and education options.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Vector, photo and layout tools in one app Imports PSD, AI, IDML and DWG files with layers intact	Widely used for logos, icons and illustration Generative AI creates editable vector graphics from text
Requires a Canva account to download Some AI features are tied to Canva	Subscription only No Linux version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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