Best open-source alternatives to Adobe Illustrator

Graphite is an open source graphics engine and editor focused on 2D content creation. It started as a vector editor and is being expanded into a broader creative toolbox that combines vector, raster, and node-based workflows in a single nondestructive environment. The project is aimed at artists, designers, and graphics programmers who want a modern alternative for tasks like illustration, compositing, painting, and desktop publishing. The README emphasizes that the software is in alpha, community-built, and designed to evolve into a comprehensive all-in-one creative platform.

SVGEdit is a browser-based SVG drawing editor built in JavaScript. It is intended for users who want to create and edit SVG graphics directly in a modern web browser, and for developers who want to embed SVG editing capabilities into their own web applications. The project is organized around two main pieces: the editor UI and the underlying svgcanvas library. The README describes several ways to use it, including trying hosted builds, running it locally from source, and integrating the editor or canvas into another application. It also notes support for React-based extensions and provides guidance for contributing and testing the codebase.

Browser-based vector design tool for activist and grassroots groups: editable templates, brand assets, and PDF/vector print export.