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At a Glance
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW
Star Rating
(525)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CorelDRAW
Inkscape
Inkscape
Star Rating
(393)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Inkscape
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Inkscape excels in its AI Text-to-Image feature, receiving a high score of 9.3, which reviewers mention allows for impressive graphic creation directly from text prompts, making it a favorite for creative projects.
  • Reviewers mention that CorelDRAW shines in Ease of Use with a score of 8.6, highlighting its intuitive interface and user-friendly tools that make it easier for beginners to navigate compared to Inkscape's lower score of 7.9.
  • G2 users report that Inkscape's Import capabilities are robust, scoring 9.2, which allows for seamless integration of various file types, a feature that users appreciate for its flexibility in handling different graphic formats.
  • Users on G2 mention that CorelDRAW's Quality of Support is commendable, with a score of 8.0, indicating that users feel well-supported through their queries and issues, while Inkscape's support quality is rated lower at 7.8.
  • Reviewers say that Inkscape's Revision History feature, scoring 8.1, is beneficial for tracking changes, but CorelDRAW's overall document management features are perceived as more comprehensive, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Users report that CorelDRAW's Multi-User Collaboration feature, with a score of 7.7, is effective for team projects, although Inkscape's collaboration tools are seen as less robust, scoring 7.1, which can hinder teamwork in larger projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CorelDRAW
No pricing available
Inkscape
No pricing available
Free Trial
CorelDRAW
Free Trial is available
Inkscape
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
394
8.6
335
Ease of Use
8.6
397
7.9
337
Ease of Setup
8.4
50
8.7
31
Ease of Admin
8.6
38
8.3
23
Quality of Support
8.0
344
7.8
228
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
39
8.6
22
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
433
8.3
355
Features by Category
Not enough data
7.9
19
Design
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
7.1
11
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.1
8
File Types
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
9.1
11
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
6.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
13
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
8.1
13
Operating System
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.4
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW
Inkscape
Inkscape
CorelDRAW and Inkscape are categorized as Vector Graphics
Unique Categories
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW is categorized as Photo Editing
Inkscape
Inkscape is categorized as Document Creation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
67.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.7%
Inkscape
Inkscape
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
74.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.9%
Reviewers' Industry
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW
Graphic Design
16.6%
Design
15.0%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.9%
Printing
3.2%
Other
53.2%
Inkscape
Inkscape
Graphic Design
13.0%
Design
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.0%
Computer Software
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Other
58.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW
Most Helpful Favorable Review
FN
freed n.
Verified User

what I like the most is that the format of corel draw is very used for the graphic industry and allows to work with the vectorized images which is a very useful function since its format is used for digital printing

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Where to start? This software is so not intuitive. I was forced to use Corel Draw in the early 90s and stopped once I got a hold of Adobe Illustrator. I was forced to use Corel Draw again because the company that makes our laser cutting machine decided to...

Inkscape
Inkscape
Most Helpful Favorable Review
WC
Whelyton C.
Verified User in Design

Inkscape is free. And one of the best free applications . Is possible make professional works on this program . It is very intuitive and has a friendly interface . it has responsive and functional tools . Bitmap automatic vectorization works better...

Most Helpful Critical Review
CT
chris t.
Verified User in Entertainment

Inkscape is a good software but it is really lacking in user interface. The program seems like it could really use some update to become more appealing. I also don't like Inkscape is not very compatible with other editing softwares such as gimp and...

Alternatives
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW Alternatives
Adobe Illustrator
Illustrator
Add Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Add Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
GIMP
GIMP
Add GIMP
Sketch
Sketch
Add Sketch
Inkscape
Inkscape Alternatives
Adobe Illustrator
Illustrator
Add Adobe Illustrator
Sketch
Sketch
Add Sketch
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Add Affinity Designer
Vector Magic
Vector Magic
Add Vector Magic
Discussions
CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW Discussions
How should I export my designs to be compatible with Adobe Illustrator?
3 comments
PT
Hello Paul; If you make a work in CorelDraw and you want use in Illustrator the best is export to PDF. orin Corel Draw you can save your file like .AI...Read more
Fees to be reviewed
3 comments
CN
I've been using CorelDraw since the early 90s and have always used the discounted upgrade versions (just like any other software). Only in recent years have...Read more
What is CorelDRAW used for?
3 comments
JB
CorelDraw is a family of software programs used for editing vector graphics, illustration and design. Vector graphics are created in graphics packages and...Read more
Inkscape
Inkscape Discussions
Can you upgrade to other versions?
4 comments
С
The newest version can be found on the official site.Read more
are you planning to offer any easy to use integration for Mobile only SDK.
2 comments
RZ
Better ask this question on the Inkscape website. As far as I know - I am a user - there is no mobile version yet Platform support The latest version of...Read more
What is this software mainly used for?
2 comments
SC
The process of altering and improving photographs and images.Read more