Boxy SVG vs Inkscape
Inkscape scores 6.6 to Boxy SVG's 4.1 among the vector editors we rate, and is the better pick for 3 of the 4 kinds of buyer below.
Inkscape wins, 6.6 to 4.1
Inkscape is free and open source with no company behind it; Boxy SVG costs $9.99 a year after a 15 day trial, with no free plan. Inkscape also traces a raster image into vector paths and lets you install third-party plugins, both of which Boxy SVG lacks. Boxy SVG runs in a browser, while Inkscape is a desktop app only.
Pick Boxy SVG if you want a browser based editor that runs on more platforms.
Pick Inkscape if you want free, open source software with raster tracing and plugins.
Best for
Who each one suits, decided on the criteria that matter to that buyer and the checked facts where the two differ.
- Opens Illustrator .ai and .eps files: Inkscape yes, Boxy SVG no
- Traces a raster image into vector paths: Inkscape yes, Boxy SVG no
- Where it runs: 5 platforms against 2 platforms
- File formats it exports: 6 export formats against 4 export formats
- But Inkscape leads on third-party plugins: Inkscape yes, Boxy SVG no
- Free plan: Inkscape yes, Boxy SVG no
- Source published under an open licence: Inkscape yes, Boxy SVG no
How they score
Both are scored the same way, against the other vector editors we rate, from facts on each vendor's own pages. Inkscape leads on 3 of 4 criteria.
Where they differ
Every point where the two vendors' published facts disagree, with a link to where each fact was read. "Not published" means the vendor does not say either way.
Published by only one of them
Where they match (9)
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
Boxy SVG
Inkscape
For everything else about each tool, read the full Boxy SVG review and Inkscape review.
Boxy SVG vs Inkscape: common questions
Which is better, Boxy SVG or Inkscape?
Inkscape scores 6.6 and Boxy SVG 4.1 out of 10 among the vector editors we rate. Inkscape is ahead on what it adds beyond the basics, pricing and privacy and trust. Boxy SVG is ahead on workflow and output.
Is Boxy SVG or Inkscape cheaper?
Boxy SVG's cheapest paid plan is $9.99/yr and Inkscape's is Free. Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
Do Boxy SVG and Inkscape have a free plan?
Inkscape does and Boxy SVG does not.
What can Inkscape do that Boxy SVG cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: opens Illustrator .ai and .eps files, traces a raster image into vector paths, third-party plugins, free plan and source published under an open licence.
