Adobe XD vs Affinity Publisher

Adobe XD was a vector-based UI/UX design tool developed by Adobe Inc. for designing and prototyping user experiences for web and mobile applications. Adobe discontinued XD in 2023, ceasing new sales and feature development. Existing subscribers can continue using the application, but Adobe now directs users to Figma following its partnership agreement.

Affinity Publisher is a desktop publishing application developed by Serif (now owned by Canva) for page layout and print design. Originally sold as a one-time purchase alternative to Adobe InDesign, Affinity became completely free in 2025 following Canva's acquisition of Serif. The application supports master pages, advanced typography, data merge, and press-ready PDF/X export.