Instead of Dotgrid
Dotgrid alternatives
Dotgrid is a free, open-source vector drawing app built around making logos, icons, and type. Layers, full SVG support, and mirroring and radial drawing effects give it a focused toolkit for shaping artwork; it exports finished work as PNG or SVG. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows, and its source code is licensed under MIT.
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Lunacy
Free plan APILinuxMac+3Teams seeking collaboration, AI tools, and built-in design assets — Lunacy adds collaboration, AI tools, templates, and built-in assets to Dotgrid’s focused vector drawing.
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Drawtify
Free plan APIMacWeb+1Designers combining vector work, photo editing, and animation — Drawtify adds photo editing, animation, editable templates, and design plugins beyond Dotgrid’s vector drawing focus.
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Graphite
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1Artists wanting node-based, nondestructive vector workflows — Graphite combines layers with a procedural node compositor and adds an experimental raster toolset absent from Dotgrid.
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Affinity
Free plan MacWindowsIndividuals wanting free vector, pixel, and layout tools — Affinity offers Pixel, Vector, and Layout tools without restrictions, while Dotgrid focuses on vector drawing.
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Amadine
Free plan iPhoneMacApple users needing broad vector and typography tools — Amadine adds raster effects, image tracing, and advanced text flow tools, but is limited to iOS and macOS.
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Gusta Draw
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebBrowser-based SVG design across mobile and web — Gusta Draw adds path operations, gradients, typography controls, and an AI copilot, but runs in a browser.
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Inkscape
Free plan Open source ExtensionLinuxMac+1Open-source vector illustration with broad file compatibility — Inkscape supports artistic and technical illustration with broad file compatibility beyond Dotgrid’s PNG and SVG exports.
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Boxy SVG
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6 - 9
Concepts
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindows - 10
Anchorsmith
Free plan Web - 11
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iDesign
Free plan iPhoneMac7.1 Visit site - 14
SVG-Edit
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1 - 15
Hyvector
Free plan Web - 16
Linearity Curve
Free plan iPhoneMac - 17
Aphalina Designer
Free plan Windows - 18
Inkpad
Free plan iPhone - 19
Jas
Free plan LinuxMacWeb - 20
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Repath Studio
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1 - 22
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Vector Ink
Free plan iPhoneMacWeb - 24
Vector Magic
Free plan MacWebWindows
A switch may make sense if you need a web app or iOS support, or want broader design tools in one place. The alternatives vary widely: some add templates, collaboration, assets, animation, photo editing, or AI tools, while others offer different editing workflows or import and export formats. Consider which platforms you rely on, the kinds of projects you create, and whether you value a focused vector editor or a wider design suite. Also compare free access and any paid plans before moving existing work.