Looking for CorelDRAW open-source alternative

[u/Straight_Objective69]

I stumbled across Artcraft on github and I downloaded the apps. The thing is, I'm really used to making my projects on CorelDRAW and I wanted to know if there is an open-source alternative that is just like Corel, like Artcraft does for Adobe and many others.

[u/mudslinger-ning]

Inkscape maybe?

[u/mladenmacanovic]

Corel. Now that's a name I didn't hear for a long time.

I remember in high school I drew monthly bus tickets in it because scans back then were awful. Guess I had too much free time back then.

[u/Sk9lA]

• TraceDraw: https://github.com/igtoth/tracedraw

• InkScape: https://inkscape.org

[u/youGottaBeKiddink]

TraceDraw but fuck this vibecoded slop

https://github.com/igtoth/tracedraw

[u/Got-It101 → u/youGottaBeKiddink]

YEAH F**K stuff that works, is free, and constantly improved! I'd rather pay bend over subscription $$$ to be a CORPORATE beta tester

[u/jtbsolution]

I don't see Corel alternative with Open source yet. Free is available Inkspace, another not free is VectorStyle.

[u/maximumSteam]

Not open source, but currently free: Affinity.

[u/LRCM]

If you like CorelDraw, you could always buy it.

The most current version is $400 for commercial use and $110 for educational use. (Perpetual license--no subscription)

Commercial use: https://www.coreldraw.com/en/product/coreldraw/

Educational use: https://www.coreldraw.com/en/licensing/education/#offer

If you need it for less, you can buy older versions from eBay--here is an example of CorelDRAW 2021 for $100: https://www.ebay.com/itm/206231287722?_skw=CorelDraw&itmmeta=01M53RERAVNVKQQXPBM1Q14J2C&hash=item300457b7aa:g:w34AAeSwJYJqwIei&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA4CHNgUiiE%2FjQhlDTaMiAde%2Bn%2BkSbsDLYfPxnKJ3wXlFzwCgL0SWz2flEBaAoHLRSEwedqLdrr3msTHrfaoi0EfWGdGw%2FRQEenNx4UpMxkOsEnxoor3zr5WseuIce8lP5I%2FRslcYx1KV5WwqKuThMnKm7gW5Okm4EAMKQitjjp3rGnKAaTCWYRLH4rbp8Dv5e6ZWeMQ338%2FH0zp%2BSgAsH1TkeXDvHrN0PgeF9fo%2F8r0I0HjFXmIBDXA6VJ0EBwhrN13WAus9eh8FQbVWMBw2MG8RBHPqFrWpHO4QZxai4h21%2F%7Ctkp%3ABFBM6oW7-Kho

Also, it has been included in humble bundle in the past.

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Regarding open source alternatives, there are many, but none quite like CorelDraw--something will always be different. (Features, layouts, hotkeys, etc.)

Have you already looked at the usual GIMP, Krita, InkScape?

[u/notepad987]

Artcraft did post on Reddit recently that it was creating an app for .cdr files so maybe soon it will show up in their Artcraft launcher.

[u/Rex__Luscus]

There will be soon ...