Inkscape

I use Inkscape as the a free version of illustrator.

It is simple, easy to use and produce high quality vector graphics.

I have been using it to draw block diagrams and illustrations for papers.

I save the images as svg, but I export as pdf to be imported in latex.

Then the text of the figures and block diagrams is preserved as text and when printed the images have excellent quality.

• The tool is for free
• Inkscape is available in Linux, MacOS and Windows
• You can share vector graphics with colleagues using different OS seamlessly

GIMP, Adobe Illustrator CC and Adobe PhotoShop

GIMP, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe PhotoShop, Sketchbook

I do a lot of laser engraving for promotional products for our company. I can use Inkscape to convert illustrations to a usable format for my engraver. I've tried other products, but this is the most "user-friendly." It is very user-friendly compared to other products.

• People like my promotional materials.
• I have had people contact me for my information on the materials.
• I have been able to purchase items for my business (construction) that would not have been available to me if I had not provided the promotional materials.

We use Inkscape for all kinds of graphic design tasks. From thumbnail design for our YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn videos, to Logo conceptualization and Design. The tool is feature rich and powerful enough to realize just about all our graphic design ideas while not being too complex to use by a novice.

• Building reusable graphic design templates reduces time taken on repeating design tasks such as video thumbnails.
• Quickly making several design mockups allows us to conceptualize a design effectively before working on the finer details.
• The "Draw Bezier curves and Straight lines" function allows one to quickly copy any shape to then manipulate and add your own spin on the design.

Canva

Shotcut, OBS Studio, CamScanner

• The fact that it is open-source and completely free.
• It has almost the same features and tools as a paid software
• Doesn't need a huge amount of RAM to run Inkscape, it can be used in almost any computer.

• Inkscape has eliminated our expense on graphic design software, which is great.
• We can perform all necessary jobs in Inkscape, thus not needing for a better paid software
• Although Inkscape is a great software, it is not recognized for professional use like Adobe Illustrator for example

Adobe Illustrator CC

Adobe Illustrator CC, Krita, Adobe PhotoShop, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

Drawing prototype devices and illustrations for products.

• enough templates to get a start on illustrations
• sufficient import/export formats to achieve virtually any use.
• nice manual along with tutorials for beginners through novices.

• fast, efficient illustrations
• inexpensive (donation based) enough for a tiny business
• now can make custom labels for test products using our in-house printer

Adobe Illustrator CC

Adobe Illustrator CC, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite