Inkscape
Inkscape
Free
Free open-source application
AvailabilityGlobal
The official FAQ permits commercial and noncommercial use.
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Open-source vector drawing in SVG
Quick content creation with Adobe assets
Prices & plans
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Adobe Express
Free
Free
No subscription charge
AvailabilityUS public page
No credit card required; limited assets and AI.
SourcePremium
USD 9.99/month
Monthly subscription; no annual commitment
AvailabilityUnited States
Automatically renews. Includes 250 monthly generative credits in the current comparison.
Source 1Source 2Teams — standard
USD 7.99/month
Annual commitment billed monthly per license
AvailabilityUnited States
Two-seat minimum. Current first-year promotion displays $4.99 per license monthly, then this standard rate.
SourceEnterprise
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Sales quote
AvailabilityRegion dependent
Organization-specific administration and terms.
SourceFeatures and limits
15 features
Documented differences. An unverified answer means we do not have enough evidence.
Platforms
Inkscape
Current release downloads are available for Windows, macOS and GNU/Linux.
Vendor documentedSource
Native format
Adobe Express
Not yet verified for this product.
Export
Inkscape
The current feature list documents SVG editing and output including PNG, PDF and EPS.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
The plan table lists JPEG, PNG, PDF, GIF and PPT export, including transparent PNG on Free.
Vendor documentedSource
Project portability
Inkscape
Plain SVG removes Inkscape editing metadata. Keep an Inkscape SVG master when further editing matters.
Vendor documentedSource
Free plan limits
Inkscape
The project is open source and permits use without a paid editing tier.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
Free lists 5 GB storage, 10-day version history and 10 PDF Quick Actions per month.
Vendor documentedSource
AI output terms
Adobe Express
Adobe generally permits commercial AI output use, with exceptions for beta features explicitly marked personal-use-only.
Vendor documentedSource
Vector construction
Inkscape
Node editing, Boolean operations, shape building and live path effects are documented.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
Not yet verified for this product.
Bitmap tracing
Adobe Express
Not yet verified for this product.
Automation
Inkscape
Command-line export and a Python extension system support repeatable tasks.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
Not yet verified for this product.
Release scope
Inkscape
The current download route resolves to 1.4.4. Its notes distinguish the planned 1.5 multipage format.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
Not yet verified for this product.
Offline use
Inkscape
Not yet verified for this product.
Adobe Express
The mobile technical requirements specify an internet connection and Adobe ID for activation and use.
Vendor documentedSource
Collaboration
Inkscape
Not yet verified for this product.
AI features
Inkscape
Not yet verified for this product.
Adobe Express
Premium lists 250 generative credits per month. Free has limited daily generations for selected features.
Vendor documentedSource
Brand setup
Inkscape
Not yet verified for this product.
Adobe Express
Full brand setup is currently on web; the resulting assets can be used across supported devices.
Vendor documentedSource
Premium storage
Inkscape
Not yet verified for this product.
Adobe Express
The current individual feature table lists 10 GB for Premium and 100 GB for the Firefly Pro bundle.
Vendor documentedSource
| Feature | Inkscape | Adobe Express |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Current release downloads are available for Windows, macOS and GNU/Linux. Vendor documentedSource | Desktop browsers and supported iOS, iPadOS and Android devices; mobile system requirements vary. |
| Native format | SVG is the native editable vector format. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Export | The current feature list documents SVG editing and output including PNG, PDF and EPS. Vendor documentedSource | The plan table lists JPEG, PNG, PDF, GIF and PPT export, including transparent PNG on Free. Vendor documentedSource |
| Project portability | Plain SVG removes Inkscape editing metadata. Keep an Inkscape SVG master when further editing matters. Vendor documentedSource | Premium supports linked PSD and AI assets; Photoshop or Illustrator membership is required for that linked workflow. |
| Free plan limits | The project is open source and permits use without a paid editing tier. Vendor documentedSource | Free lists 5 GB storage, 10-day version history and 10 PDF Quick Actions per month. Vendor documentedSource |
| AI output terms | The official FAQ permits commercial use under its software license. Vendor documentedSource | Adobe generally permits commercial AI output use, with exceptions for beta features explicitly marked personal-use-only. Vendor documentedSource |
| Vector construction | Node editing, Boolean operations, shape building and live path effects are documented. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Bitmap tracing | Color and monochrome bitmap tracing are available; a placed bitmap alone remains a bitmap object. | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Automation | Command-line export and a Python extension system support repeatable tasks. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Release scope | The current download route resolves to 1.4.4. Its notes distinguish the planned 1.5 multipage format. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Offline use | Not yet verified for this product. | The mobile technical requirements specify an internet connection and Adobe ID for activation and use. Vendor documentedSource |
| Collaboration | Not yet verified for this product. | Free and Premium both list real-time co-editing and comments. Vendor documentedSource |
| AI features | Not yet verified for this product. | Premium lists 250 generative credits per month. Free has limited daily generations for selected features. Vendor documentedSource |
| Brand setup | Not yet verified for this product. | Full brand setup is currently on web; the resulting assets can be used across supported devices. Vendor documentedSource |
| Premium storage | Not yet verified for this product. | The current individual feature table lists 10 GB for Premium and 100 GB for the Firefly Pro bundle. Vendor documentedSource |
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