Inkscape vs Lunacy

Inkscape9.0Visit Lunacy8.6Visit

Higher score Inkscape #3 in Vector Graphics Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Inkscape

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

• Inkscape fits best

  Free open-source vector designers

• Lunacy fits best

  UI and web designers seeking low-cost collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	Inkscape 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Lunacy 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Vector Graphics Software	#5 in Vector Graphics Software
Best for	Free open-source vector designers	UI and web designers seeking low-cost collaboration
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$4.99/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Inkscape 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	Strong SVG editing with paths, nodes, shapes, and Boolean tools Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop workflows Includes tracing, typography, extensions, and command-line export	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	No built-in collaboration capabilities are listed No verified integrations are provided Its broad toolset may be more than simple drawing requires	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	Inkscape is a free, open-source vector graphics editor for artistic and technical illustration. It suits designers creating logos, typography, diagrams, flowcharts, cartoons, clip art, and other artwork on Windows, macOS, or Linux. SVG is… 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

• Inkscape — where it wins

  • Strong SVG editing with paths, nodes, shapes, and Boolean tools
  • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop workflows
  • Includes tracing, typography, extensions, and command-line export

  Where it doesn't

  • No built-in collaboration capabilities are listed
  • No verified integrations are provided
  • Its broad toolset may be more than simple drawing requires

• 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

• Inkscape9.0/10 · Free plan

  A capable no-cost SVG editor for designers who want desktop flexibility.

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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 →