On the performance side, while it’s generally smooth, I did notice a slowdown when I overloaded a project with effects and layers.
Despite these limitations, Affinity Designer remains an impressive tool and appeals to me the most because it requires just a one-time license payment. While it’s not perfect, I feel it’s an affordable and powerful alternative to Illustrator for most professional design needs, like logos, icons, UI design, gaming art, illustrations, and, vector graphics.
What I liked about Affinity Designer:
- Flexible file import and export options.
- One-time payment for a lifelong license, making it affordable and subscription-free.
What are G2 users saying:
“Affinity Designer is a great and comparable replacement to Adobe Illustrator. For a vector illustrator, it offers most if not all the tools necessary to complete any task.”
– Affinity Designer Review, Lindsey P.
What I didn’t like about Affinity Designer:
- Steeper learning curve, especially for beginners unfamiliar with design tools.
- Lacks advanced features like image trace and gradient mesh found in Adobe Illustrator.
What are G2 users saying:
“While Affinity Designer has a lot of great features, there are some areas where it might fall short for certain users. For instance, its compatibility with industry-standard file formats like Adobe Illustrator (.ai) or the lack of some advanced features present in other established design software might be a downside for professionals used to specific tools or workflows.
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