Exploring Alternatives to Adobe Illustrator

What are some effective alternatives to Adobe Illustrator for graphic design? I’m looking for options that offer similar features and capabilities but at a potentially lower cost or with different functionality. What have been your experiences with these alternatives?

Alternatives to Adobe Illustrator include Affinity Designer, offering a one-time purchase; Inkscape, a free, open-source option; and CorelDRAW, known for its versatile tools. Each offers robust features Affinity for professional work, Inkscape for flexibility, and CorelDRAW for a broad toolset.

Its interface is better than Illustrator’s, allowing you to accomplish tasks in two clicks, whereas Illustrator requires five clicks and a hotkey.