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Inkscape vs macSVG

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Inkscape

8.0
Media & Design

Vector graphics editor

macSVG

6.0
Developer Tools

App for designing HTML5 Scalable Vector Graphics

Metric Inkscape macSVG
Category Media & Design Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 6.0
30-day Installs 4.9K 66
90-day Installs 12.9K 183
365-day Installs 46.3K 700
Version 1.4.3 1.2.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.2K 1.3K
GitHub Forks 238 80
Open Issues 1 22
License NOASSERTION
Language Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 4y ago 3y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 23, 2017

Reviews

Inkscape

Inkscape is a powerful, free, and open-source vector graphics editor suitable for creating and editing scalable vector graphics. It is widely used by designers, educators, and hobbyists for its robust features and cross-platform support.

Inkscape allows users to create and edit scalable vector graphics (SVG), ideal for illustrations, logos, and other design work.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Comprehensive support for SVG
  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Active and engaged user community

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited discussion on Reddit

macSVG

macSVG is an open-source macOS app for designing HTML5 SVG graphics, offering real-time previews and animation capabilities. It's ideal for developers and designers needing to create or animate SVGs.

Allows users to design and animate HTML5 Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) using a WebKit-based interface.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a supportive community
  • + WebKit integration for real-time previews
  • + Supports SVG animations and design

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Compatibility issues with older macOS versions
  • - Inactive recent development