Affinity vs Lunacy

Affinity9.2Visit Lunacy8.6Visit

Higher score Affinity #2 in Vector Graphics Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Affinity

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Lunacy #5 in Vector Graphics Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Lunacy

• Affinity fits best

  Budget-conscious all-in-one designers

• Lunacy fits best

  UI and web designers seeking low-cost collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	Affinity 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Lunacy 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Vector Graphics Software	#5 in Vector Graphics Software
Best for	Budget-conscious all-in-one designers	UI and web designers seeking low-cost collaboration
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free	$4.99/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Affinity 1/6 · Lunacy 1/6
SVG export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Browser app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Desktop app	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
PDF export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Animation tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum artboards	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines vector, pixel and page-layout studios in one desktop app Image Trace converts raster images into editable vectors Supports PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, IDML and other formats	Free core app supports local and cloud documents for personal and commercial use Auto layout, prototyping, components, and variables support UI workflows Real-time collaboration plus Windows, macOS, Linux, and web access
Cons	Available on Windows and macOS, with no current mobile app Requires a Canva account for individual access Canva AI features require a premium Canva plan	Its focus is UI/UX and web design rather than traditional illustration or print work Unlimited cloud documents and full version history require a paid plan The full graphics subscription is separate from cloud and team plans
Our verdict	Affinity is a desktop creative application for graphic design, digital illustration, photo editing and page layout. It is aimed at individuals who want precision vector drawing, pixel editing and page-layout capabilities in one workspace… Read the review →	Lunacy is a vector graphics application for UI/UX and web design, suited to solo designers and teams working on interface projects. Its free core app includes local and cloud documents and permits personal and commercial use. UI-oriented… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Affinity — where it wins

  • Combines vector, pixel and page-layout studios in one desktop app
  • Image Trace converts raster images into editable vectors
  • Supports PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, IDML and other formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Available on Windows and macOS, with no current mobile app
  • Requires a Canva account for individual access
  • Canva AI features require a premium Canva plan

• Lunacy — where it wins

  • Free core app supports local and cloud documents for personal and commercial use
  • Auto layout, prototyping, components, and variables support UI workflows
  • Real-time collaboration plus Windows, macOS, Linux, and web access

  Where it doesn't

  • Its focus is UI/UX and web design rather than traditional illustration or print work
  • Unlimited cloud documents and full version history require a paid plan
  • The full graphics subscription is separate from cloud and team plans

• Affinity9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad free desktop suite for designers who need vector, pixel and layout tools together.

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• Lunacy8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free-to-start UI design app with prototyping, collaboration, and optional cloud plans.

  Visit LunacyFull verdict →