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Best Affinity alternatives
We put Affinity head to head with the 6 closest rivals we have tested, so you can switch on evidence, not a hunch.
Where Affinity can fall short
6 alternatives worth your time
Figma
4.8 out of 54.8The collaborative interface design standard.
Unlike Affinity, Figma ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Canva
4.7 out of 54.7Drag-and-drop design for everyone.
Unlike Affinity, Canva ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Adobe Creative Cloud
4.5 out of 54.5The professional suite for serious creatives.
Adobe Creative Cloud starts at $59.99/mo, undercutting Affinity's $164.99 once while covering the same core ground.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Framer
4.5 out of 54.5Design and publish real websites visually.
Unlike Affinity, Framer ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
remove.bg
4.3 out of 54.3Remove image backgrounds in one click.
Unlike Affinity, remove.bg ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Sketch
4.2 out of 54.2The original Mac-native design tool.
Sketch starts at $10/mo, undercutting Affinity's $164.99 once while covering the same core ground.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Affinity vs the alternatives
| Tool | Our score | From | Free tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | $164.99 once | No | Pro design apps with a one-time price. | |
| 4.8 | $12/mo | Yes | The collaborative interface design standard. | |
| 4.7 | $12.99/mo | Yes | Drag-and-drop design for everyone. | |
| 4.5 | $59.99/mo | No | The professional suite for serious creatives. | |
| 4.5 | $5/mo | Yes | Design and publish real websites visually. | |
| 4.3 | $0.20/img | Yes | Remove image backgrounds in one click. | |
| 4.2 | $10/mo | No | The original Mac-native design tool. |
Switch to Figma
Unlike Affinity, Figma ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it. It is the Affinity alternative we recommend first for most people.
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