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Inkscape vs LibreOffice Impress

Inkscape

inkscape.org

LibreOffice Impress

libreoffice.org

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FigureInkscapeLibreOffice Impress
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open sourceYesYes
Web—Yes
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYesYes
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
API—Yes
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published23
Spec score · Graphic Design Software9.0 (#18)9.2 (#11)
Spec score · Design tools8.9 (#24)9.2 (#11)
Spec score · Free Tools8.6 (#13)9.0 (#6)
Desktop appYesYes
File compatibilityDocumented import and export formats include SVG, PDF, DXF, EPS, PNG, JPEG, AI, CDR, EMF, WMF, HPGL and HTML5 Canvas.LibreOffice supports OpenDocument formats plus Microsoft DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT and PPTX files and PDF export.
FoundedThe project began as a fork of Sodipodi in late 2003.2010
Free planYesYes
Illustration toolsYesYes
Mobile appNoYes
Rating on Chrome Web Store3.2 out of 5 from 194 ratings3.4 out of 5 from 125 ratings
Rating on G24.4 out of 5 from 416 reviews4.1 out of 5 from 28 reviews
Rating on GetApp4.4 out of 5 from 518 reviews4.3 out of 5 from 2,228 verified reviews
Rating on Trustpilot4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews2.9 out of 5 from 69 reviews
Rating on TrustRadius8.9 out of 10 from 18 reviews9 out of 10 from 145 reviews
Template libraryYesYes
What it doesInkscape is a free, open-source vector graphics editor for artistic and technical illustrations such as logos, typography, diagrams and flowcharts.LibreOffice is a free, open-source office suite whose Impress component creates multimedia presentations.

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Inkscape

  • FreeFree
  • InkscapeFree

Inkscape pricing →

LibreOffice Impress

  • Free and open sourceFree
  • LibreOffice desktopFree
  • LibreOffice Mac App Store$8.99, paid once

LibreOffice Impress pricing →

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