r/software • u/Straight_Objective69 • 11h ago

Looking for software Looking for CorelDRAW open-source alternative

I stumbled across Artcraft on github and I downloaded the apps. The thing is, I'm really used to making my projects on CorelDRAW and I wanted to know if there is an open-source alternative that is just like Corel, like Artcraft does for Adobe and many others.

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u/mudslinger-ning 11h ago

Inkscape maybe?

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u/Thin-Regular-8807 9h ago

Torrent

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u/remus630 3h ago

This is the way👆

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u/Shoddy_Beat_3469 2h ago

Inkscape's your best bet for a free vector tool that feels kinda like Corel, but nothing open-source is gonna be a 1:1 swap

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u/spielferderber 4h ago

Libreoffice Draw

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u/notepad987 2h ago

Artcraft did post on Reddit recently that it was creating an app for .cdr files so maybe soon it will show up in their Artcraft launcher.

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u/youGottaBeKiddink 1h ago

TraceDraw but fuck this vibecoded slop

https://github.com/igtoth/tracedraw

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u/mladenmacanovic 36m ago

Corel. Now that's a name I didn't hear for a long time.

I remember in high school I drew monthly bus tickets in it because scans back then were awful. Guess I had too much free time back then.

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u/LRCM 7h ago

If you like CorelDraw, you could always buy it.

The most current version is $400 for commercial use and $110 for educational use. (Perpetual license--no subscription)

Commercial use: https://www.coreldraw.com/en/product/coreldraw/

Educational use: https://www.coreldraw.com/en/licensing/education/#offer

If you need it for less, you can buy older versions from eBay--here is an example of CorelDRAW 2021 for $100: https://www.ebay.com/itm/206231287722?_skw=CorelDraw&itmmeta=01M53RERAVNVKQQXPBM1Q14J2C&hash=item300457b7aa:g:w34AAeSwJYJqwIei&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA4CHNgUiiE%2FjQhlDTaMiAde%2Bn%2BkSbsDLYfPxnKJ3wXlFzwCgL0SWz2flEBaAoHLRSEwedqLdrr3msTHrfaoi0EfWGdGw%2FRQEenNx4UpMxkOsEnxoor3zr5WseuIce8lP5I%2FRslcYx1KV5WwqKuThMnKm7gW5Okm4EAMKQitjjp3rGnKAaTCWYRLH4rbp8Dv5e6ZWeMQ338%2FH0zp%2BSgAsH1TkeXDvHrN0PgeF9fo%2F8r0I0HjFXmIBDXA6VJ0EBwhrN13WAus9eh8FQbVWMBw2MG8RBHPqFrWpHO4QZxai4h21%2F%7Ctkp%3ABFBM6oW7-Kho

Also, it has been included in humble bundle in the past.

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Regarding open source alternatives, there are many, but none quite like CorelDraw--something will always be different. (Features, layouts, hotkeys, etc.)

Have you already looked at the usual GIMP, Krita, InkScape?

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u/YouSpeakSomeEnglish 3h ago

No Mac version, though. I'm a Corel Draw fan, but sadly it's trapped in the shitshow that is Windows.