Affinity vs Boxy SVG

Affinity is a desktop creative app combining vector design, pixel editing and page layout in one application. Individuals can use its Pixel, Vector and Layout tools without payment or tool restrictions, and the free plan includes export tools and Canva integration. A free Canva account is required to download and use Affinity; Canva premium is needed for Canva AI tools inside the app. It runs on Windows and macOS and is optimized for Apple silicon and Intel on macOS. Imported PSD, AI, IDML and DWG files can retain their layers and structure. Finished assets can be exported to Canva for live collaboration and campaigns, while designs can be imported into Cavalry for animation. After download and license activation, Affinity can be used offline. Help, lessons, stock libraries, Canva integrations and AI tools require an internet connection. The app can be installed on as many devices as desired, and the site says it will receive free updates. An iPad version is being built, with no release date announced.

Boxy SVG is an SVG editor for beginners, professional designers, and developers. It lets users adjust object geometry, transforms, paint, and other properties directly on the canvas. The editor saves SVG and SVGZ files and exports PNG, JPG, WebP, PDF, and HTML5. It connects to Pixabay and other libraries for free stock photos and vector assets, and integrates with Google Fonts. Web developers get a Chromium-based rendering engine, an SVG and CSS code inspector, and tools for editing SVG sprites. Boxy SVG runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, with desktop and mobile apps; it is also available as an installable PWA. Boxy SVG Cloud offers up to 10 GB of storage at no charge, with a quote available for more. The paid product has a 15-day free trial without requiring a credit card, then charges annually at an amount shown as a page variable. The separate Web Component has customer-specific pricing and supports self-hosting, white-labeling, embedding, and custom-element frameworks.