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Affinity vs Affinity Designer 2: catalog facts
Affinity	Affinity Designer 2
Free Free for individuals, with a separate enterprise offering.	Paid One-time purchase; version 2 is legacy, with active development now in the unified…
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Vector, photo and layout tools in one app Imports PSD, AI, IDML and DWG files with layers intact	Full-featured vector design tool without a subscription One-time purchase model for the version 2 line
Requires a Canva account to download Some AI features are tied to Canva	Version 2 is legacy; new features now go into the unified Affinity app instead Requires an existing v2 license to use these installers
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 22, 2026

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