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$275.88/yr Illustrator (standalone) Verified on adobe.com, Oct 17, 2026
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| Alternative | License | Linux | AUR | Self-host | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkscape | GPL unverified | Yes | Yes | No | 4.0k★ |
Adobe Illustrator alternatives: questions
- Is there a free alternative to Adobe Illustrator?
- Yes. The free alternative is Inkscape (GPL, license not verified).
- How much does Adobe Illustrator cost?
- Adobe Illustrator's Illustrator (standalone) plan costs $22.99 a month, which is $275.88 a year (annual plan, billed monthly). Source: the official pricing page at adobe.com, checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Which Adobe Illustrator alternatives run on Linux?
- Inkscape (Arch extra: inkscape; Flathub: org.inkscape.Inkscape).
- Can you self-host a Adobe Illustrator alternative?
- Inkscape is a desktop app that runs on your own machine, so there's nothing to host.
- Are these Adobe Illustrator alternatives open source?
- Inkscape's license couldn't be verified automatically.
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