Design

Inkscape Open Source

Free and open-source SVG editor

★4.3ratingPricing · FreeRising
The FalcoScan Intel PanelInkscape Open Source · Design
Data updated 2 November 2026
Opportunity
Moderate
Band
Saturation
Open
Band
Wrapper risk
Low
Band
Momentum
Rising
Market trend
Rating
4.3
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The Brief

What Inkscape Open Source does

Inkscape is a free vector graphics editor for illustrators, designers, web designers, and anyone who needs to create vector imagery. Version 1.4, described as the Geek edition, emphasizes accessibility and customization, and development is preparing for GTK 4. The project is developed largely by volunteers, who invite code contributions, non-code help, and sponsorship. The site describes Inkscape as free and lists no paid tiers or prices.

How Inkscape Open Source compares with its closest alternatives

4 of the 5 closest alternatives have a free plan, as Inkscape Open Source does. 1 of the 5 offers an API; FalcoScan's records show none for Inkscape Open Source. Inkscape Open Source offers a desktop app. Of the alternatives, 2 offer a desktop app. Inkscape Open Source was founded in 2003; the alternatives were founded between 1997 and 2017, 2 of them earlier. The alternatives with a known headquarters are in the United Kingdom.

Market position · Design

How Inkscape Open Source compares in Design

Inkscape Open Source has moderate opportunity and sits in the top third of 352 live Design tools on FalcoScan. Across Design, the average opportunity score is 52.4 and the average saturation score 41.5. FalcoScan rates Inkscape Open Source's own market position as open. 54 of the 352 operating Design tools have hot momentum, and FalcoScan has recorded 23 shutdowns in the category.

Inkscape Open Source compared with its closest alternatives
ProductOpportunitySaturationPricingPricing fromFree planAPIPlatformsMomentum
Inkscape Open SourceFounded 2003ModerateOpenFree—YesNoDesktopRising
GIMP Photo EditorFounded 1997ModerateOpenFree—YesNoDesktopRising
Google FontsFounded 1998LowContestedFree—YesYesWebStable
UndrawFounded 2017 · Remote-firstLowOpenFree—YesNoWebStable
Undraw LibraryFounded 2017 · Remote-firstHighOpenFree—YesNoWebRising
Affinity Designer 2Founded 2015 · Nottingham, United KingdomModerateContestedPaid—NoNoDesktopRising

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What it ships with

Capabilities & who uses it

The capabilities Inkscape Open Source exposes to builders and the verticals it currently serves.

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Questions

Inkscape Open Source: common questions

Is Inkscape Open Source free?

Yes. FalcoScan lists Inkscape Open Source as free to use.

What are the best alternatives to Inkscape Open Source?

The closest alternatives to Inkscape Open Source that are still running, matched on the AI capabilities, uses and audience they share, are GIMP Photo Editor, Google Fonts, Undraw, Undraw Library, and Affinity Designer 2.

Is Inkscape Open Source still running?

Yes. As of 2 November 2026, FalcoScan lists Inkscape Open Source as operating at inkscape.org.

Does Inkscape Open Source have an API?

FalcoScan's records show no public API for Inkscape Open Source.

Who is Inkscape Open Source for?

Inkscape Open Source is built for designers.

How do I sign in to Inkscape Open Source?

Sign in on Inkscape Open Source's own website, inkscape.org. FalcoScan reviews Inkscape Open Source but does not run its accounts, so logins, passwords and billing are handled by Inkscape Open Source directly.

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