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Affinity vs Compositor: catalog facts
Affinity	Compositor
Free Free for individuals, with a separate enterprise offering.	Free Completely free and open source.
Windows, macOS	macOS
Vector, photo and layout tools in one app Imports PSD, AI, IDML and DWG files with layers intact	Photoshop-like workflow for compositing and retouching Free with no subscription
Requires a Canva account to download Some AI features are tied to Canva	macOS only Younger and less complete than Photoshop or GIMP
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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