Concepts
8.0#1 in vector graphics softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWindows
VisitConcepts vs InkForge
What both publish
| Fact | Concepts | InkForge |
|---|---|---|
| Layers | The app provides automatic and manual layering, with infinite layers available as a paid feature. | The app supports unlimited layers, twelve blend modes, clipping masks, and non-destructive layer effects. |
| System requirements | Minimums listed are iOS 15, Windows 10 version 19041 or Android 8, with 1GB memory on iOS/Android and 4GB on Windows. | The download section lists Windows 10+ and macOS 13+. |
| What it does | Concepts is a vector-based sketching, note-taking and design workspace built around an infinite canvas. | InkForge is a GPU-backed raster drawing app with a stamp-based brush engine, layers, selection tools, animation, and an AI panel. |
Concepts plans
- Basic—
- Pro monthly subscription$4.99 a month
- Pro yearly subscription$29.99 a year
- Teams self-service monthly$10 a month
- Teams self-service yearly$100 a year
- EducationFree
InkForge plans
- Free (MIT)Free
Pick Concepts if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick InkForge if…
InkForge suits desktop artists who want drawing, layered editing, and frame-by-frame animation in one free app. Its AI options may also suit users who can provide their own Gemini or Replicate key or use ComfyUI locally.