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Alternatives

The best Affinity alternatives

Professional photo editing, illustration and layout, now free. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Affinity (the app you have)Free (owned by Canva)Mac, Windows, iPhone-
CanvaFreeEverywhereyou need it on Android and the web
GoDaddyFreeAppleyou want a close match
Word SwagFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
BoonFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
Arvin®Free downloadAppleyou want a close match
Poster Maker + Flyer CreatorFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
LogoScopic StudioFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
Poster MakerFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
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Canva

Free; Pro subscription

Make posters, slides and social posts from templates in minutes.

Pick it if you need it on Android and the web, you want something simpler and you are just starting out.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb

We matched these apps to Affinity by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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