Affinity
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Free layered editing
Canva relaunched Affinity in October 2025 as one app that costs nothing, replacing the $69.99 per-app licenses. A free Canva account is required, and generative AI needs a paid Canva plan.
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| Free tier | Entirely free; Canva account required |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Mac |
| Renewal | None |
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