Dotgrid review
A focused open-source SVG drawing tool with mirroring and radial effects.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Dotgrid is a grid-based vector drawing application for individual designers and small teams creating logos, icons, and type. Its layer-based workflow supports the SVG specification, mirroring effects, radial drawing, and stroke tools for lines, arcs, and Bézier curves. The downloadable application runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, making it suitable for focused vector work across desktop and mobile platforms.
The pricing model is free and open source, with a “Name your own price” option. That option includes a downloadable vector drawing tool and access to the source code. The published plans do not describe separate paid tiers or billing periods. For buyers who want a compact tool with transparent access to its code and no conventional plan structure, this model is straightforward. SVG and PNG export also make the application practical for producing files in two common formats.
Dotgrid’s strongest fit is a narrow drawing workflow centered on grids, layers, symmetry, radial construction, and Bézier-based strokes. Undo and redo are included for iterative work. The trade-off is scope: its described feature set is more focused than a broad vector design suite, and integration options are not part of the product’s described ecosystem. Designers seeking a dedicated tool for logos, icons, type, or pattern-like mirrored work should consider Dotgrid. Teams needing a wider set of design functions or established integrations should choose a broader alternative.
Dotgrid pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free, open-source tool with source code available
- Mirroring and radial drawing support focused creative workflows
- Exports artwork to both SVG and PNG
- Where it doesn't
- Narrower feature set than broader vector design applications
- Integration options are not part of its described feature set
- Name-your-own-price purchasing may require user-directed pricing
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