Affinity: Pricing, Features & Alternatives
Affinity is the professional creative suite formerly sold as Designer, Photo and Publisher. Canva relaunched it as a single free application: the pixel, vector and layout studios are all included with a free Canva account, with no subscription and no export limits.
Who it’s for: Designers, illustrators and photographers who want pro-level vector, photo and layout editing on their own computer without a subscription.
Category
Design & Creative
Pricing
Free tier available
Free tier
Yes
Best for
Design & Creative: vector, photo editing, free
Affinity at a Glance
- What it is
- Desktop editor for vector, photo and layout
- Free access
- Free for individuals
- How you pay
- Free; AI tools need a paid Canva plan
- AI features
- With a Canva premium plan
- Where it runs
- Mac, Windows and iPad
Checked November 2026 against Affinity.
Affinity Pricing Plans (2026)
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| FreePopular | Free with a Canva account |
Pricing summary: Free. Always confirm current pricing on the official site.
Key Affinity Features
- Free for individuals
- Vector, pixel and layout tools in one app
- Mac (Apple silicon and Intel), Windows and iPad
- AI tools inside Affinity need a Canva premium plan
- Organisations that need SSO go through Canva Enterprise or Canva Education
Pros
- +Replaces three Adobe subscriptions with no subscription at all
- +Runs locally, so large files stay fast
- +Files move between the three studios without exporting
Cons
- −Canva AI features still need a paid Canva plan
- −Desktop-first: no real browser version
- −Smaller plugin ecosystem than Adobe
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Affinity FAQ
What is Affinity used for?⌄
Affinity is a design & creative tool. Professional vector, photo and layout tools in one app: free since Canva took it on.
Is Affinity free?⌄
Yes. Affinity has a free tier you can start with, and paid plans for more usage and features.
How much does Affinity cost?⌄
Affinity is free to use.
What are the best Affinity alternatives?⌄
Popular Affinity alternatives include Photopea, Kittl, Canva, Visme, Adobe Express. Compare pricing and features on our Affinity alternatives page.
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