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Anchorsmith vs SVG-Edit

Both stand on vector graphics software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Anchorsmith

Free plan Web

Anchorsmith combines vector editing, geometric constraints, and image tracing in a browser app, with free SVG export and paid raster and PDF exports. Note the sign-in requirement for saving or exporting work and the limits on imported SVG paint features.

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SVG-Edit

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

SVG-Edit offers a free browser editor alongside components and integration options for developers. Its documented browser support focuses on recent Chrome, Firefox, and Safari versions.

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The facts

	Anchorsmith	SVG-Edit
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Pro: $9.60 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	anchorsmith.app	github.com
On vector graphics software	#11 of 51	#15 of 51

Anchorsmith: what it does well

Free SVG export has no watermark.
Raster tracing includes auto, ink, and color modes.
Supports geometric constraints and driving dimensions.
Anonymous scratchpad use does not require an account.
256 steps of undo are available.

What to know first

Free includes only one cloud document and up to two layers.
Signing in is required to save to cloud or export work.
Pro adds high-resolution PNG and PDF export.
Unsupported SVG paint servers flatten to a solid color.

SVG-Edit: what it does well

Free and published under the MIT license
Browser builds available for V7 master and latest npm version
svgcanvas can be used to build a separate editor
Can be built and served from a user's own web server
SVG and PDF export are listed

What to know first

Older browsers may require an earlier version
No desktop app is listed

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