by Affinity Suite
UK-based professional creative suite including Photo, Designer, and Publisher as one-time purchase alternatives to Adobe.
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by Adobe Inc.
Professional desktop publishing software for creating print and digital layouts including magazines, brochures, books, and interactive PDFs.
4 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives
Curated by Sidney, Founder of BuiltInEu · Updated
Quick answer: 4 European alternatives to Adobe InDesign are listed, from 4 countries. 1 is open source and 1 has a free plan. Top picks: Affinity Suite, Linearity Curve and Photopea.
| # | Product | Country | Pricing | Free plan | Open source | Self-host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Affinity Suite | 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Paid | No | No | No |
| 2 | Linearity Curve | 🇩🇪Germany | Freemium | Yes | No | No |
| 3 | Photopea | 🇨🇿Czech Republic | Freemium | No | Not verified | No |
| 4 | Krita | 🇳🇱Netherlands | Free | No | Yes | Yes |
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by Affinity Suite
UK-based professional creative suite including Photo, Designer, and Publisher as one-time purchase alternatives to Adobe.
by Linearity Curve
German design tool for creating vector graphics, illustrations, and animations with intuitive interface.
by Photopea
Photopea is a web-based graphic editor that supports various file formats, including PSD, XCF, and Sketch. It offers tools for photo editing, vector graphics, and text manipulation. Users can work directly in the browser without the need for software installation, making it accessible across devices.
by Krita
Krita is a free, open-source digital painting software designed for artists. It offers a variety of brushes, tools, and features for creating illustrations, concept art, and animations. Users can work with layers, masks, and advanced color management. Compatible with multiple operating systems, Krita supports various file formats for easy sharing and collaboration.
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