Alternatives to Boxy SVG
Clean SVG-first editor
Boxy SVG ranks #4 of 6 in Vector graphics editors, with an Alt Score of 64. It is proprietary, freemium from $9.99/year and available on macOS, iOS, Android, Linux and Web. 10 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Web designers, developers, and illustrators who need to create or edit icons, logos, and illustrations directly in SVG format without the cost of a full design suite.
A vector editor for drawing and editing paths, shapes, gradients, patterns, filters, and text with live SVG markup underneath; bitmap-to-vector tools (vectorize, triangulate, pixelate); export to PNG, JPG, WebP, and PDF; and built-in access to Pixabay stock assets and Google Fonts.
Runs as a browser-based web app or as a native desktop/Chromebook app, editing the SVG document directly rather than a proprietary format, with settings synced across devices.
Where Boxy SVG stands out
Verified capabilities most alternatives don't have.
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Vector graphics editors checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
| Vector graphics editors checklist | Boxy SVG | CorelDRAW | Illustrator | Inkscape | Linearity Curve | Affinity Designer |
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Every fact and feature listed for Boxy SVG is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-09
Web app subscription; macOS one-time $19.99; iOS/Android free.
trial-hint = <strong>15-day</strong> free trial, then <strong>{$price} / year</strong>. No credit card required.
https://boxy-svg.com/locales/en.ftl -
Starts at $9.99/year verified 2026-07-09
hint-message" href="#trial-hint" args="price:$9.99"></x-message>" — Web app Standard plan; macOS app is $19.99 one-time via Mac App Store.
<x-message id=
https://boxy-svg.com/index.js -
Status active verified 2026-07-09
version": "4.109.0" ... "is_eol": false"
https://flathub.org/api/v2/appstream/com.boxy_svg.BoxySVG -
License Proprietary verified 2026-07-09
project_license: LicenseRef-proprietary=https://boxy-svg.com/legal
https://flathub.org/api/v2/appstream/com.boxy_svg.BoxySVG -
Platforms macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Web verified 2026-07-09
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/boxy-svg/id611658502 ... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boxy_svg.boxysvg ... https://flathub.org/apps/com.boxy_svg.BoxySVG
https://boxy-svg.com/index.js -
SVG fidelity Yes verified 2026-07-09
Clean SVG output that preserves IDs, classes, titles and other metadata
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boxy-svg/id611658502 -
Boolean operations Yes verified 2026-07-09
Path operations (unite, intersect, subtract, exclude, close, reverse, etc.)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boxy-svg/id611658502 -
Gradient meshes No verified 2026-07-09
No mesh gradient type defined; only linear and radial.
linear-gradient = Linear gradient ... radial-gradient = Radial gradient
https://boxy-svg.com/node_modules/@boxy-svg/boxy-svg/locales/en.ftl -
CMYK / print output No verified 2026-07-09
Only sRGB color space; no CMYK entries.
color-space = Color space .srgb-linear = Linear sRGB
https://boxy-svg.com/node_modules/@boxy-svg/boxy-svg/locales/en.ftl -
AI file compatibility Partial verified 2026-07-09
Create PDF Compatible File" op" — AI files import only when they contain embedded PDF data.
This is an Adobe® Illustrator® file that was saved without PDF content. To import this file in other applications, it should be re-saved from Adobe Illustrator with the
https://boxy-svg.com/node_modules/@boxy-svg/boxy-svg/locales/en.ftl -
One-time purchase option Yes verified 2026-07-09
macOS App Store version is a one-time $19.99 purchase.
$19.99
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boxy-svg/id611658502 -
Plugins / extensions Partial verified 2026-07-09
Extension API exists but no public end-user plugin marketplace.
extension-api = Extension API
https://boxy-svg.com/api/extension -
Runs in browser Yes verified 2026-07-09
Boxy SVG is available as a <strong>PWA (Progressive Web App)</strong> which can be installed on your device and used like regular native apps.
https://boxy-svg.com/locales/en.ftl -
Open source No verified 2026-07-09
is_free_license: false ... project_license: LicenseRef-proprietary=https://boxy-svg.com/legal
https://flathub.org/api/v2/appstream/com.boxy_svg.BoxySVG -
Pen tool quality Yes verified 2026-07-09
Full path/node editor with multiple spline types.
spline = Spline .line = Line .quad-bezier = Quad Bézier .cubic-bezier = Cubic Bézier
https://boxy-svg.com/node_modules/@boxy-svg/boxy-svg/locales/en.ftl
FAQ
Yes. Inkscape, Linearity Curve and Affinity Designer have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Inkscape — every license claim links its source.